Morocco entry requirements for UK visitors
Do UK travellers need a visa? What's the passport rule? What about GHIC, travel insurance and vaccinations? Everything on Morocco entry for a UK visitor, verified July 2026 - so you land without last-minute surprises.
Information subject to change. Entry rules can change without notice. Always check with the official sources before you leave. This page reflects the state on 22 July 2026.
Do I need a visa for Morocco?
No, no visa for a tourist stay of 90 days or less if you're a national of the United Kingdom, Ireland, the European Union, Switzerland, the United States, Canada or Australia. A passport in date is enough.
The vast majority of British, European and North American visitors enter Morocco with no prior formalities. The table below summarises the three possible situations by nationality.
| Situation | What you need | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Exempt | Passport only | UK, IE, EU, CH, US, CA, AU… · stay ≤ 90 days, no formalities |
| e-visa | Online application | Official portal acces-maroc.ma · valid 180 days, stay 30 days |
| Consular visa | Embassy / consulate | Nationalities not eligible for e-visa, before leaving |
If you're not exempt
The official e-visa is applied for only on the acces-maroc.ma portal. Eligibility depends on your nationality, or on holding a valid Schengen, US or UK visa. It's valid 180 days for a 30-day stay; processing usually takes 24 to 72 hours.
Watch out for .com sites that charge £100 to £150 for a middleman service. The official portal is acces-maroc.ma - and only it issues the e-visa.
An electronic travel authorisation (AEVM) is being rolled out and may in time apply even to currently exempt nationalities. Check its status before leaving.
Passport and ID
A passport is required. It must be in date - six months' validity is recommended, at least covering your whole stay - have at least one blank page and not be damaged.
UK national ID cards are not accepted, including for organised group tours. Without a valid passport, boarding is refused.
In case of loss or theft on the ground, contact the British Consulate for an emergency travel document, after filing a police report.
How long can I stay?
The maximum for a tourist stay without a visa is 90 days. An extension is possible: apply before it expires, at the police or National Security (Sûreté).
Overstaying is not trivial: it exposes you to a fine, a court appearance before you can leave the country, or even an expulsion with a re-entry ban. Watch your date.
Travelling with children
Each child must have their own passport: adding a child to a parent's passport is no longer recognised. A minor travelling without their parents must show parental consent and proof of parenthood; a mother travelling alone may be asked for the father's consent.
Children of a Moroccan father are considered Moroccan under local law. Exit restrictions are then possible without the father's consent. Check before you travel.
Customs: what you can bring
The dirham is a closed currency: import and export are capped. Change your sterling on the ground rather than arriving with dirhams. Any foreign currency over the equivalent of 100,000 MAD (about £8,300) must be declared on entry.
⚠ Recheck: the dirham import/export cap (often quoted as 2,000 MAD) has been raised by the Foreign Exchange Office. Confirm the current figure with the ADII before leaving.
Despite its reputation, cannabis remains illegal in Morocco: use and possession expose you to criminal penalties. We say it clearly rather than blur the point.
Health: vaccines, water, precautions
No vaccines are required to enter Morocco, except yellow fever (or polio) if you're arriving from a risk area. Only recommended: routine UK vaccines up to date (MMR, DTP), hepatitis A and typhoid; hepatitis B and rabies for long or rural stays.
Tap water is not advised for drinking: prefer bottled water. On COVID, no entry restrictions remain.
Bring your personal medication in sufficient quantity, in its original packaging with the prescription.
Travel insurance
Not mandatory, but we treat it as essential. Aim for cover including medical expenses and, most of all, medical repatriation: it's the item that can rack up fastest. Note that GHIC is not valid in Morocco - UK visitors have no reciprocal health cover.
On arrival in Marrakech
At the police border check, make sure the entry stamp is applied to your passport: its absence can cause problems on exit.
⚠ To confirm: the status of the landing card for air arrivals at Menara can vary. Have your accommodation details ready as a precaution.
To reach the medina and all you need on taxis, see our Marrakech-Menara Airport page.
Useful contacts and official sources
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the fact-sheet above.
