ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

To visit Morocco for business or tourism, travellers are required to obtain a visa. The only type of visa available is a paper or embassy visa, which is issued as a stamp or sticker in the passport. Travelers must secure this visa from a local embassy, consulate, or visa centre prior to their trip.

VISA INFORMATION

  • Completed visa application form
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months after return
  • Photocopy of passport
  • Two recent passport photos
  • Identity documents
  • Bank statement (last three months)
  • Flight itinerary (reservation only)
  • Invitation letter (if visiting family)
  • Travel insurance
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Employment letter
  • Student proof (if applicable)
  • Consent from both parents (for minors)
  • Non-South African residents: South African Residence Permit
  • Completed visa application form
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months after return
  • Photocopy of passport
  • Two recent passport photos
  • Identity documents
  • Bank statement (last three months)
  • Flight itinerary (reservation only)
  • Travel insurance
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Employment letter
  • Non-South African residents: South African Residence Permit
  • Additional documents for public contracts, private tenders, or business invitations

Approximately 10 working days, up to 30 days in some cases

  • Single Entry: 408 Rands
  • Multiple Entry: 612 Rands

Check eligibility and apply online based on nationality, residence, passport type, and visit purpose.

Moroccan Embassy in Pretoria:

  • Address: 799 Francis Baard St, Arcadia
  • Phone: +27 12 343 0230
  • Email: embassy.morocco.pretoria@gmail.com
  • Website: www.moroccoembassy.co.za
  • Accès Maroc

WEATHER

Morocco experiences a four-season climate with extremely hot summers, mild to warm spring and autumn, and wet, cooler winters. Regional variations include Mediterranean conditions along northern coastlines, cooler temperatures in mountainous areas, and scorching heat in desert regions.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Country: Morocco
Capital City: Rabat
International Airports: Mohammed V International Airport (Casablanca)
Menara International Airport (Marrakech)
Rabat-Salé Airport (Rabat)
Fes-Saïss Airport (Fes)
Agadir Al Massira Airport (Agadir)
Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (Tangier)
Area: Approximately 710,850 square kilometres
Population: 37 million (2024 est.)
Time Zone: GMT+1 (Western European Time; daylight saving time observed)
Religion: Islam (predominantly Sunni)
Language: Arabic (official),
Berber (Tamazight) (official),
French (widely spoken)
Currency: Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Exchange Rate: 1 USD ≈ 10 MAD (subject to fluctuations)
Credit Card Payment Availability: Widely accepted in urban areas.
Cash recommended in rural areas
ATM Accessibility: ATMs widely available in cities and towns, accepting international cards
Dialing Code: +212

TRAVEL TIPS

Electricity: 220V, 50Hz.
European plug types C and E are used.
Water: Tap water is generally safe in cities.
bottled water recommended in rural areas.
Business Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
some businesses open on Saturday mornings.
Banking Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM.
Some banks may open on Saturday mornings.
Photography Restrictions: Ask permission before photographing people
Avoid military and government buildings.
Tipping: Customary, around 10% in restaurants; small tips for services.
Vaccination Requirements: No mandatory vaccines, but routine vaccines are recommended.
Dress Code Restrictions: Generally relaxed but modest dress is preferred, especially in religious sites and conservative areas.
Peculiar Customs to Observe: Respect local traditions, especially during Ramadan.
Use your right hand for eating and handing objects.

FESTIVALS

  • Moussem of Tan-Tan
  • Marrakech International Film Festival
  • Fes Festival of World Sacred Music
  • Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha
  • Rose Festival in El Kelaa M’Gouna
  • Gnaoua World Music Festival in Essaouira

MAP

“To visit Morocco is still like turning the pages of some illuminated Persian manuscript all embroidered with bright shapes and subtle lines”

– Edith Wharton