Most travellers — including US, Canadian, UK, EU/Schengen, Australian, New Zealand and Japanese passport holders — enter Morocco visa-free for up to 90 days, whether they land at Marrakech, Casablanca or fly straight into Ouarzazate (OZZ) for the desert. You need a passport valid for at least six months beyond arrival.
Who can enter visa-free
Morocco grants visa-free entry for tourism, typically up to 90 days, to citizens of a long list of countries — among them the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, all EU/Schengen states, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and many others. You simply arrive, clear immigration and receive an entry stamp.
Always confirm your specific nationality's status before booking, as policies can change. If your country is not on the visa-free list, you may need to apply for a visa or an e-visa in advance.
At the border
Have these ready and the entry process is quick — fastest of all at the small, quiet Ouarzazate airport (OZZ), and still straightforward at the busier Marrakech (RAK) and Casablanca (CMN) halls.
- A passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date.
- Proof of onward or return travel (occasionally requested).
- Your accommodation address for the arrival card.
- An entry stamp — keep it; you'll need the matching exit stamp when you leave.
Staying longer
The standard tourist entry is 90 days. To stay longer you must apply for an extension at a local police station before your stamp expires, or leave and re-enter — though border officers have discretion, so plan properly rather than relying on a quick exit-and-return.
Frequently asked
Do I need a visa to visit Morocco?
Most nationalities — including US, Canadian, UK, EU, Australian, NZ and Japanese passport holders — do not. You enter visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism. Confirm your specific passport's status before you travel.
How long can tourists stay in Morocco?
Up to 90 days on the standard visa-free tourist entry. Extensions are possible through a local police station before your entry stamp expires.
What passport validity does Morocco require?
A passport valid for at least six months beyond your date of arrival is the safe standard, with at least one blank page for the entry stamp.
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The Best Time to Visit Morocco
Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are the best all-round windows for Morocco, and especially for the southern desert circuit around Ouarzazate — warm days over the kasbah road, cool nights in the Drâa and Dadès valleys, and dune light at its richest before the summer furnace arrives.
Planning
Morocco Travel Costs & Budget
Morocco can be done on almost any budget. Mid-range travellers spend roughly US$80–150 per person per day; a private southern circuit from Ouarzazate — driver-guide, kasbah stays and a desert-camp night — typically runs US$200–400+ per day depending on season and the standard of camp you choose.
Practical
Getting Around Morocco
Morocco has good trains between the northern cities, comfortable intercity buses — and for the south, where the railway never reaches, private drivers. Ouarzazate, the gorges and the Sahara sit well beyond the rail map, so the kasbah road is a driver's-and-bus country. The right mix depends on your route and pace.