Morocco: visa and entry rules
What you need to get in, how long you may stay, and what an overstay costs
Morocco's borders: every crossing point
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Morocco's land border crossings, by the neighbours it shares a border with:
With Spain — yes, by land. Ceuta and Melilla are Spanish cities on the African shore, and the crossings into them lead straight into the European Union. Entering requires a Schengen visa, and these are Morocco's only land gateway to Europe.
The border with Algeria has been closed since 1994. There is no through traffic, and a Morocco - Algeria overland route cannot be planned.
With Mauritania: Guerguerat in the south, the only crossing in Western Sahara.
By sea to Spain there are ferries from Tanger Med to Algeciras and Tarifa. This is the main route for anyone travelling with a car.
Driving to Morocco
The main route is by ferry from Spain to Tanger Med. You cannot come through Algeria: the border is closed.
Temporary import is handled at the border with a declaration for the vehicle.
Check the temporary import period for Morocco with customs. The rules change, and the general figure for the region does not work here.
You need local insurance — a Green Card does not cover Morocco, and the policy is bought at the border.
An International Driving Permit is required.
Travelling to Morocco with a pet
An international veterinary certificate is required, certified by the state veterinary service of the country you are leaving.
A rabies vaccination must be valid on the date of entry.
A microchip to the international standard is required for identification.
Check vaccination timings and quarantine rules for import into Morocco with the country's veterinary service before you buy tickets.
Overstaying your visa in Morocco
An overstay is spotted on the way out, and it is dealt with right there at the airport.
The size of the fine is decided as you leave the country. There is no finding it out in advance in Morocco, so take cash with you.
The consequences go beyond money: a significant overstay brings deportation and an entry ban.
Extensions are arranged in advance at a police station, before the ninety days run out.
What else to check before you go
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Entry rules change faster than anything else on this site, and they change without notice. We cross-check every page against several sources and state the date it was verified, but that does not replace the main step: before you travel, check an official source — the country’s consulate, its immigration service or its e-visa portal. Especially if more than a couple of months have passed since our check.