The essentials in 30 seconds
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No visa for a short stay
French nationals benefit from a visa exemption for any tourist stay under 90 consecutive days within a 6-month period.
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A passport is mandatory
For several years now, national ID cards are no longer accepted for entry into Morocco, even on an organized tour. Only a passport allows entry into the country.
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Landing card on arrival
A simple form, handed out on the plane or available at police counters at border points, to fill out with your stay details.
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Extension possible on the ground
Beyond 90 days, an extension request (3 additional months maximum) can be filed at a police station, at least 15 days before the authorized stay expires.
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The AEVM doesn't apply to French travelers
Morocco's new electronic authorization system targets specific nationalities outside the visa exemption. French nationals, already exempt, have no action to take on this front.
What you need to enter Morocco
Summary of documents and timelines.
| Item | Detail | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visa | Not required for a stay under 90 days | |||
| Travel document | Passport only, ideally valid 6 months past return | |||
| Landing card | To fill out on arrival (plane or border) | |||
| Extension | On request at a police station, 15 days before expiry, +3 months max | |||
| AEVM | Doesn't apply to French nationals |
Morocco visa 2026: do French and EU travelers need one?
French nationals donโt need a visa for a tourist stay in Morocco under 90 consecutive days within a 6-month period. Only a valid passport is required, since national ID cards are no longer accepted on entry.
The visa exemption for French travelers
Morocco grants a visa exemption to French nationals for any tourist stay not exceeding 90 consecutive days within a 6-month period. This exemption covers the vast majority of vacation trips, including multi-week circuits across the country.
No prior step is needed before departure for a classic 1 to 3-week stay.
The passport, a mandatory document
For several years now, national ID cards have no longer been accepted for entry into Morocco, even on an organized group tour. Only a passport allows entry into Moroccan territory.
The passport must remain valid throughout the stay. A 6-month validity margin past the return date is still recommended as a precaution, particularly in case of an unexpected extension.
The landing card
On arrival in Morocco, every traveler must fill out a landing card, handed out on the plane for direct flights or available at police counters at entry points into the country. This simple form asks for the usual stay details (identity, accommodation address, purpose of travel).
Extending your stay beyond 90 days
If your stay exceeds the authorized 90 days, an extension request can be filed at the police station nearest your temporary residence, at least 15 days before the initial period expires. This extension, granted for a maximum of 3 additional months, requires justifying the reasons for the request.
The AEVM doesnโt apply to French travelers
Morocco set up an Electronic Travel Authorization (AEVM), managed by the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs through the official portal acces-maroc.ma. This system targets specific nationalities that donโt benefit from a visa exemption (notably some African nationalities). French nationals, already visa-exempt, arenโt affected by this process.
Warning: several fraudulent sites mimic the official AEVM portal and charge for a service that should stay free for the nationalities concerned. Only acces-maroc.ma is the official Moroccan portal.
Other practical info Morocco
- Vaccines: none mandatory coming from France
- Safety: snatch theft, areas to avoid
- Currency (Dirham): cash, cards and withdrawals
- Budget: how much to plan per day
Page written by Thomas B., Africa and Middle East specialist, LโHeure du Voyage. 15 years of experience, 35 countries covered. Updated: August 5, 2026. Verified by 2 experts.
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Thomas Bernard
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