Most visitors to Morocco do not require visas and are allowed to remain in the country for 90 days on entry. Exceptions to this include nationals of Israel, South Africa and Zimbabwe; these people can apply for a three-month, single-entry visa (about US$30). In all cases, your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your date of entry.
As visa requirements change, it’s a good idea to check with the Moroccan embassy in your country or a reputable travel agency before travelling.
The Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla have the same visa requirements as mainland Spain.
Visa extensions
If 90 days is insufficient, the simplest thing to do is to leave (eg travel to the Spanish enclaves) and come back a few days later. Your chances improve if you re-enter by a different route.
Visas for onward travel
Algeria Although Algeria has now emerged from over a decade of civil war, the border with Morocco remains closed and visas are not being issued.
Mali Visas are required for everyone except French nationals and are valid for one month (US$27), but are renewable inside Mali. Two photographs and a yellow-fever vaccination certificate are required and the visa is usually issued on the spot. Malian visas are available at Malian border posts, but by no means count on that if you’re crossing at a remote desert crossing.
Mauritania Everyone, except nationals of Arab League countries and some African countries, needs a visa, which is valid for a one-month stay. These can be issued the same day at the Mauritanian Embassy in Casablanca if you apply between 9am and 10am (get there by 8.30am). Visas cost US$23 and you need two photos and an onward air ticket. They can also be obtained at the border for US$25.
