Planning a trip to Morocco? Before you start dreaming about mint tea in Marrakech or sunrise in the Sahara, make sure your paperwork is as smooth as your itinerary. Morocco’s entry rules are simple once you know them. You’ll need a valid passport, the correct visa (or eVisa if eligible), and a few additional documents that border officers may request to see. In this guide, I’ll break down everything you need to have when you are entering the Moroccan borders. 

Upon arrival at the Moroccan border, the following documents must be presented: 

Passport 

Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned arrival date in Morocco. Travel with a passport that’s undamaged and readable. Moroccan border officials have refused entry to travellers carrying damaged documents. Confirm with your airline or agent that your passport and any other travel documents meet the current requirements, and renew your passport if necessary.

You’ll be refused entry if you don’t have a valid travel document or if you present a passport that’s been reported lost or stolen.

Valid Visa

Many travellers need a visa to enter Morocco for tourism, work, or business. Depending on your nationality, you may be eligible for a sticker visa (issued by the embassy/consulate) or an eVisa (obtained online). Check your eligibility on the official Moroccan immigration website before submitting your application. For all nationalities, the maximum duration of the tourist trip is 90 days. A request for an extension can be made at the nearest police station to stay an additional 90 days.

Upon arrival, ensure that the border officer stamps your passport. Some travellers have faced difficulties when leaving Morocco because their passports did not show an entry stamp.

Residence Card ( If applicable)

If you applied for Morocco’s eVisa using your residence permit (e.g., you live in the UK/EU/US/UAE and used that permit to qualify), you must carry the exact same residence card you used in your application and be ready to show it at:

• Airline check-in/boarding,

• Immigration on arrival,

• Any spot checks during your stay.

What this means in practice?

• Bring the original, physical card. Photocopies or photos on your phone may not be accepted.

• Details must match your eVisa: name, document number, and nationality.

• Validity matters: your residence card should still be valid on the day you enter Morocco (ideally for the full duration of your stay).

• If you renew the card after applying, please carry both the old card (used for the eVisa) and the new one, along with proof of renewal.

• If your card is digital-only (app/QR): Bring a printed confirmation or official letter that shows the document number and validity.

• Lost or stolen since you applied? Replace it first. Using a different or invalid permit can lead to boarding denial or refusal of entry.

• Dependents/minors: each traveller who relies on a residence status must carry their own dependent/biometric residence card (or official proof of dependent status).
  

Return or onward ticket

Carry a confirmed return or onward ticket that matches your planned length of stay (e.g., up to 90 days visa-free, 30 days on most eVisas). Airlines and Moroccan border officials may request to see it before boarding and upon arrival.

Tips:

• If your plans are flexible, consider booking a refundable fare or holding a reservation.

• Make sure your entry and exit dates align with your accommodation and itinerary.

• If you are exiting overland (e.g., to Spain via ferry), keep your booking or plan confirmation handy.

Proof of funds (€70 per person, per day)

Be ready to show you can cover your stay with either:

• An international bank card (debit/credit), or

• A cash allowance of more than €70 per person, per day of your trip.

What works well: recent bank statements (printed or PDF), your active card, and a small cash buffer.

Practical notes:

• If travelling as a family/group, bring proof for each traveller or a clear explanation of who is paying.

• If you are bringing large amounts of cash, keep it secure and declare it if required by customs rules for high amounts.

• Match your budget to your itinerary; hotel bookings and the length of stay should align with the funds allocated.

Travel Insurance 

You must hold travel insurance that covers:

• Medical/hospitalisation in Morocco, and

• Medical repatriation/evacuation back to your home country, for the entire period of your stay.

How to prepare:

• Carry a policy certificate (printed) showing your name, coverage dates, coverage region (Morocco/Worldwide), and emergency assistance phone numbers.

• Ensure that repatriation/evacuation is explicitly included (not just basic medical care).

• If your card or employer provides coverage, bring the benefits letter and a hotline number that the officer can verify.

Vaccine requirements

If you’re arriving from a polio-affected country, you must carry a certificate proving polio vaccination to enter Morocco.

Currency & Customs Rules 

• Bring/Take out: Up to 2,000 Moroccan dirhams (MAD). The dirham is non-convertible abroad.

• Foreign currency: You must declare amounts of 100,000 MAD or more when entering or leaving Morocco.
  

Morocco is wonderfully easy to enter when you know what to expect, and understanding its entry requirements is the first step to a smooth journey.  Whether it’s a quick city break, a desert road trip, or a longer stay to soak up the coast and medinas, following these steps ensures a seamless arrival. With everything in order and an entry stamp in your passport, you can focus entirely on the colour rhythm and hospitality that make Morocco unforgettable.