Morocco Visa Information

Passport/Visa

	Passport Required?	Visa Required?	Return Ticket Required?
British	Yes	No	No
Australian	Yes	No	No
Canadian	Yes	No	No
USA	Yes	No	No
Other EU	Yes	No	No

Passports
Passport valid for at least six months from date of entry required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above.

Visas
Not required by nationals of countries shown in the chart above for stays of up to three months, except nationals of Hungary who can stay for up to 30 days.

Visa Note
a) Visa extensions of up to six months are possible upon request at the main police station in town. b) Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see General Info).

Warning
Most visits to Morocco are trouble-free, but there is a high threat from terrorism in Morocco. There were two suicide bombings on 14 April in Casablanca. Visitors are encouraged to remain vigilant, avoid the city center and crowded areas. Three suspected terrorists blew themselves up, killing one policeman and seriously injuring another, during police raids in Casablanca on 10 April. Another suspected terrorist was shot and killed during one of the raids. Security has been increased by the Moroccan authorities following these incidents.

Morocco has a poor road safety record. Accidents are frequent, especially on busy major routes. The main road from Agadir to Marrakesh via Imi’n Tanoute and Chichaoua has been reported as particularly hazardous.

Western Sahara is a disputed territory. Developments in the region may trigger public unrest, especially after Friday prayers. Travelers should avoid large gatherings of people and demonstrations, which can turn hostile and be particularly alert in public places.

There are thousands of unexploded mines in the Western Sahara. Travellesr should avoid driving off road and take care on main roads especially when driving in more remote areas. Travel is restricted and while organized groups are generally permitted, independent overland travelers should be aware that they could be turned back at the border.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

Health

	Special Precautions	Certificate Required?
Yellow Fever	No	No
Cholera	No	No
Typhoid and Polio	1	N/A
Malaria	2	N/A

Health Care
There are good medical facilities in all main cities, including emergency pharmacies (sometimes in the Town Hall) outside normal opening hours. Government hospitals provide free or minimal charge emergency treatment. Full health insurance is essential.

Note
1
Vaccination against polio and typhoid is advised.

2
A minimal malaria risk, exclusively in the benign vivax form, exists from May to October in rural areas of the Chefchaouen province.


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