Morocco is an attractive travel destination with diverse cultures and landscapes. Traditional markets, beautiful beaches, and historic sites exist in harmony to welcome travelers.
CapitalRabat
Population36,910,560
Official language(s)Arabic, Berber
CurrencyMoroccan Dirham
Time zoneUTC+1
Bargaining is essential in Morocco's markets. Don't be the first to set a price when buying goods.
Morocco (MA) generally allows tourist stays of up to 90 days for many nationalities, including South Korea, but visa requirements depend on your passport and purpose of travel. No separate electronic travel authorization such as ESTA, K-ETA, ETA, or eTA is generally used for ordinary tourist entry, and pre-registration systems like Japan’s Visit Japan Web are not normally required for Morocco. Paper arrival cards are usually not required; a fixed cash-declaration threshold is not consistently stated, so be prepared to explain any large amounts of cash or valuables if asked.
Check passport and stay conditions
Before immigration control, confirm that your passport is valid and that your intended stay fits the allowed period. Morocco usually allows short tourist visits without a visa for many travelers, but some nationalities may still need a visa or extra documents.
Proceed to immigration on arrival
A separate paper arrival card is not generally used, so go to immigration with only your passport and travel details ready. Officers may ask about your purpose of stay, accommodation, and return ticket, so be prepared to answer briefly.
Answer questions and check the stamp
If needed, you may be asked additional questions about your travel purpose and itinerary. Once admitted, check the passport stamp and note the allowed length of stay so you do not overstay.
Watch restricted imports
Morocco can be strict about plant and animal products, meat, fruit, seeds, and similar items, so check whether anything you carry must be declared. If you are unsure about an item, ask customs rather than hiding it.
Check your stay period before departure
Before leaving, recheck your passport stamp and the allowed stay period so you do not overstay. Overstaying can cause problems for future entries.
Check customs and export restrictions
Purchased goods, cash, precious metals, and items that may look like cultural property can be checked under export rules. If duty-free limits or declaration rules are unclear, ask at airport customs first.
Airport security and boarding formalities
After check-in, you will go through standard aviation security and departure control. If you need VAT refund processing, you usually must show receipts and items at a designated counter before security or before boarding, so keep purchases easy to access.