Most visitors flying into Marrakech — including US, Canadian, UK, EU/Schengen, Australian, New Zealand and Japanese passport holders — enter Morocco visa-free for up to 90 days. You need a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date.
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Who can enter visa-free
Morocco waives tourist visas, typically for up to 90 days, for citizens of a long list of countries — among them the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, all EU/Schengen states, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and many more. You land, queue at immigration, and walk out with an entry stamp; no paperwork to file in advance.
Always double-check your own nationality's status before booking, since rules can change. If your passport isn't on the visa-free list, you may need to arrange a visa or e-visa ahead of time.
At Marrakech Menara (RAK) arrivals
Have these ready and you'll clear immigration quickly, even when several flights land together at Marrakech Menara (RAK) — the busiest gateway for a city break.
- A passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, with a blank page for the stamp.
- Proof of onward or return travel (occasionally asked for).
- Your riad or hotel address for the arrival card — fill it in while you queue.
- Your entry stamp once through; keep the passport handy, as you'll need the matching exit stamp on departure.
Staying longer than 90 days
The standard tourist stay is 90 days. To extend it you apply at a local police station (préfecture) before your stamp expires, or leave the country and re-enter — but border officers have discretion over the latter, so plan a proper extension rather than banking on a quick hop out and back.
Frequently asked
Do I need a visa to visit Marrakech?
Most nationalities — including US, Canadian, UK, EU, Australian, NZ and Japanese passport holders — don't. You enter Morocco visa-free for up to 90 days of tourism and clear immigration at RAK on arrival. Confirm your own passport's status before you travel.
How long can tourists stay in Morocco?
Up to 90 days on the standard visa-free tourist entry. To stay longer, apply for an extension at a local police station before your entry stamp expires.
What passport validity does Morocco require?
Six months of validity beyond your arrival date is the safe standard, plus at least one blank page for the entry stamp at RAK.
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The Best Time to Visit Morocco
For a Marrakech city break, spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) hit the sweet spot — sun-warmed days in the medina, cool enough rooftops at dusk, and perfect conditions for Agafay, the Ourika valley and an Atlas or desert day trip.
Planning
Morocco Travel Costs & Budget
Marrakech bends to almost any budget. Mid-range visitors spend roughly US$80–150 per person per day; a private, riad-based city break with a driver-guide and day trips typically runs US$200–400+ per day depending on season and standard.
Practical
Getting Around Morocco
Within Marrakech you'll mostly walk the medina and grab petit taxis between districts. For the airport, the day trips and onward cities, the choice is between the train (to Casablanca, Rabat, Fes) and a private driver — and which you want depends on where you're headed.