Your paperwork for Morocco: all you need to know
Before taking the ferry to Tangier, make sure you have all the documents you need to go to Morocco. This way, you'll be able to relax and enjoy your trip.
Head for Morocco with total peace of mind
To board, passengers, including those under the age of 18, must show La Méridionale staff their booking and valid proof of identity.
On arrival in Tangier, travellers must go through Moroccan security checks. Agents will check your identity and if you have the right to enter the country. Paperwork for travelling to Morocco is different for French people, Moroccans and dual-nationals.
If you have French nationality
Until 2015, French citizens could enter the Kingdom of Morocco with their national ID card. This is now impossible. You'll need a passport that is valid until the end of your stay.
A stay in Morocco up to 3 months
If you stay in Morocco for 3 months or less, you don't need a visa. Your passport is enough. It will be stamped by immigration authorities with a number and your date of arrival.
A stay in Morocco over 3 months
If you wish to stay more than 3 months, the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs advises tourists to apply for a visa from the Moroccan authorities.
If you have dual nationality
People who have dual French and Moroccan nationality can use their:
- Moroccan passport to enter Morocco;
- French passport to enter France.
A stay in Morocco up to 3 months
For a stay in Morocco for 3 months or less, you must present a valid Moroccan passport.
A stay in Morocco over 3 months
The period Moroccan citizens stay in their country is not limited over time, even if they are dual-nationals. No extra action needs to be taken. You'll just need your passport to go through customs.
Travelling with minors
Minors travelling with their father and mother must have a valid passport or must be included on their parents' passport. It is advisable to take your family record book or a birth certificate with you to prove parentage.
If you travel with minors and you are not their parents, you'll need to make sure you have all the papers required to enter Morocco. These measures apply to anyone accompanying minors, irrespective of their nationality and that of the minors.
Children are travelling with only one of their parents
As well as the passport and proof of parentage, you must remember:
- the divorce decree if the parents are separated;
- the father's authorization if it's the mother accompanying the minors.
Children are travelling without their parents
Before departure, the holders of parental authority fill out an official authorization to leave the country. The form must be accompanied by a copy of the proof of identity of the parent signing.
This form is indispensable for Morocco. Without it, minors cannot leave France without their parents.
On arrival in Morocco, those accompanying minors must also present a letter authorizing them to do so with the certified signature of both parents.
Travelling to Morocco with pets
You may be wondering: can I take my dog or cat to Morocco? Yes, you can.
Pets can travel by ferry from Marseille to Morocco. They must be declared on the ferry ticket for Morocco.
Dogs, cats, ferrets, etc. must:
- be identified with an electronic chip or readable tattoo;
- be vaccinated against rabies;
- have a health certificate drawn up by a veterinarian 3 days prior to boarding.
The animal will undergo a veterinary health check on arrival and you will have to pay a tax.
Head for France from Morocco
Moroccans and citizen of countries that are not part of the European Union must present a visa in addition to their passport when they arrive in France.
Two types of visa are issued:
- the short-stay visa (C-type visa) for stays up to 3 months;
- the long-stay visa (D-type visa) for stays over 3 months.
This pass authorizes entry and stay in France and in other Schengen Area countries.
If you are coming to France to study, for medical reasons or for work, you'll need other administrative documents. For private and family visits up to 3 months, proof of accommodation may be required.
You can view the France Visa site to find out which visa you need and book an appointment to submit your application.
