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Morocco

  • Rabat
  • Africa
  • Arabic

At a glance

Morocco: know before you go

At a glance

Capital
Rabat
Population
36,828,330
Area
446,550 km² · 172,414 sq mi
Languages
Arabic, Standard Moroccan Tamazight
Currency
Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Time zone
UTC+01:00, Africa/Casablanca, UTC±00:00
Calling code
+212
Drives on the
Right
Internet domain
.ma
Landlocked
No, it has a coastline
More facts
Continent
Africa

Member of

  • African Union
  • Arab League
  • United Nations

Neighbouring countries

Entry requirements

Morocco visa requirements

Morocco entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 118 can enter without a visa, 0 get a visa on arrival, 5 apply online before they travel and 74 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.

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Visa-free118 passports

Travel authorization (ETA)1 passport

Safety

Morocco safety: is it safe to visit?

Level 2 of 4Exercise Increased Caution

Due to terrorism

US State Dept, updated October 5, 2025. Advisories change: check your own government's travel advice before you go.

Questions

Morocco: frequently asked questions

Morocco visa: do I need one?
Morocco entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 118 can enter without a visa, 0 get a visa on arrival, 5 apply online before they travel and 74 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
Morocco: is it safe to visit?
US State Dept rates Morocco at level 2 of 4. Exercise Increased Caution: Due to terrorism.
Morocco: what currency is used?
Currency in Morocco: Moroccan Dirham (MAD).
Morocco: what language do people speak?
Languages of Morocco: Arabic, Standard Moroccan Tamazight.
Morocco: what is the capital?
The capital of Morocco is Rabat.

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