Going to Morocco? Here is what to sort out before you fly, in the order things usually go wrong. Entry rules come from the FCDO's Morocco advice (reviewed 19 August 2026) and apply to travellers on a full British citizen passport; other nationalities have different rules.
1. Passport and visa
- Your passport must have an expiry date at least 3 months after the date you arrive, and it must not be damaged: the FCDO says some travellers with damaged passports have been refused entry.
- No visa is needed to visit for up to 90 days for tourism. To stay longer, you request an extension at a Moroccan police station.
- Border officials should stamp your passport on entry: check it, because travellers without an entry stamp have had trouble leaving.
2. Health and insurance
No vaccinations are required, but some are recommended: see vaccinations for Morocco, and book at least 8 weeks ahead. The FCDO tells travellers to get appropriate travel insurance; your GHIC does not work in Morocco. Read travel insurance for Morocco.
3. Money: you cannot get dirhams in advance
The FCDO explains that the dirham is a closed, non-convertible currency: it cannot easily be exchanged outside Morocco. So bring pounds, euros or a card and change or withdraw on arrival. Foreign currency worth 100,000 dirhams or more must be declared on entry and exit. Spain's and Germany's advice add that you may carry at most 2,000 dirhams in cash in or out. More in Morocco currency: how to get and change dirhams.
4. Phone and data
Morocco is outside EU roaming rules and many UK plans charge extra there, so check yours before you go. Install an eSIM at home before you fly: the plan only starts on your first connection in Morocco. Once there, turn data roaming on for the eSIM line (the eSIM needs it) and off for your UK line. Our plans run from 1 day (€6) to 30 days (€79): see the Morocco eSIM plans and check your phone is compatible.
5. Plugs and driving
- Sockets and voltage: see Morocco plug type and voltage.
- Taxis: the FCDO advises agreeing a fare in advance or checking the meter, and warns that cars booked through ride-sharing apps may be unlicensed.
6. Customs to know
The FCDO asks travellers to follow local dress codes and notes that during Ramadan, clothing that does not meet them may cause more offence. Drinking alcohol in the street, or anywhere other than a licensed restaurant or bar, is illegal and can lead to arrest. Read what to wear in Morocco.
7. Last things
- Sign up for FCDO email alerts on Morocco travel advice.
- Keep a photo of your passport and insurance policy somewhere other than your phone.
- Note your insurer's assistance number and your bank's card-cancellation line.