Check the Moroccan Embassy's list of countries that do not require a visa application before arrival online at Themoroccanembassy.com. Some of the larger regions that do not require a visa are North America, the United Kingdom, most of Europe and some South American locations. For those holding a valid passport from any of the approved countries, a tourist visa is not required. Upon arrival, a stamp is placed in your passport, giving you 90 days to travel within Morocco. If you wish to extend your visit, a resident permit is required. A resident permit can be obtained by visiting a local police department in Morocco.
Complete the visa form available on the embassy's website. Those whose original passport is not from an approved country must take a few steps to obtain a visa. Fees are applied when obtaining a tourist visa to Morocco. Take the following documents to your nearest Moroccan Consulate: visa form, original passport, one passport size color photo, copy of legal status in country, copy of detailed flight itinerary, employment verification, hotel reservation or letter of sponsorship, cash for applicable fees. Visa types are a Transit visa, Short Stay visa and Tourist visa (from three to 90 days single or double entry), and each type carries a different price.
Allow for the appropriate amount of processing time. Visa applications take at least three days, but will take longer during high volume times. It is suggested that those requiring a visa make an appointment at the nearest consulate to ensure a meeting with a visa processor. The Moroccan Embassy in Washington, D.C., accepts questions and comments online if any queries are not answered by the website.
