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🇲🇦 Does a Moroccan need a visa for France 🇫🇷?
Yes. Moroccan passport holders need a visa for France, applied for at an embassy or consulate of France before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Moroccan citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of France or its official government website before you travel.
France is in the Schengen Area. A short-stay Schengen visa issued by any of its 29 member countries covers all of them for up to 90 days in any 180-day period; apply to the country where you will spend the most time, or to your first entry country if the stays are equal.
What this means for your trip
You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.
Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Where to apply in Morocco
If you live in Morocco, visas for France are issued by its missions there. Many of them use an outsourced visa application centre: the mission's website says where to apply and which office covers your region.
- Embassy of France, Rabat · 1 rue Ibn Hajar · ma.ambafrance.org
- Consulat général de France à Fès
- Consulat général de France à Rabat
- Consulat général de France à Tanger
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
France at a glance
Capital: Paris · Currency: Euro (EUR, €) · Official languages: French · Calling code: +33
U.S. State Department travel advisory for France: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 28 May 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
Plugs and voltage
Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Morocco (C, E) works with sockets in France. Mains voltage differs (France: 230 V; Morocco: 127/220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
Your embassy in France
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in France, contact the embassy of Morocco:
- Embassy of Morocco, Paris · fr.diplomatie.ma
- General Consulate of Morocco, Lyon · 2-4 rue Carry 69003 Lyon · consulatmaroclyon.com
- General Consulate of Morocco, Strasbourg · 55 Rue du Conseil des Quinze, 67000 Strasbourg · consulatmarocstrasbourg.fr
- General Consulate of Morocco, Bastia · Route Nationale 193 Casatorra - 20620 Biguglia -Bastia
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Easier destinations near France for Moroccan passport holders
- 🇦🇩 Andorra — Visa-free
- 🇸🇲 San Marino — Visa-free 90 days
The other way round
🇫🇷 French passport holders visiting Morocco: French passport holders can visit Morocco without a visa for up to 90 days.
The Moroccan passport at a glance
All destinations for Morocco passport holders → · Who needs a visa for France →
Questions
Do Moroccan citizens need a visa for France?
Moroccan passport holders need a visa for France, applied for at an embassy or consulate of France before travelling.
Does a French need a visa for Morocco?
French passport holders can visit Morocco without a visa for up to 90 days.