ZOCO SURFING ADVENTURES

SURFING HOLIDAYS IN MOROCCO (NORTHERN AFRICA)

Entry Requirements for THE KINGDOM OF Morocco

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For the vast majority of foreign nationals travelling to Morocco on holiday, entry is straightforward and hassle-free. If you are a citizen of the European Union, Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Australia, Canada or the USA: all you need is a valid passport.

PASSPORTS VISAS & ENTRY PERMITS

In accordance with the provisions of the law 02-03 of 11/11/2003 a valid passport and a visa is required for entry into Morocco for the nationals of some countries. Travellers from the countries mentioned in the table below only require a valid passport to enter Morocco, where you can stay for a maximum of 90 days.

Passport/Visa Note: Sufficient funds, as well as return or onward tickets, are required. Entry may be refused to travellers with a 'hippy' appearance. An extension of six months is available for visa-exempt nationals.

Countries whose nationals are exempt from an entry-visa into Morocco:

Algeria Argentina Australia Austria Bahrain Belgium Bulgaria Canada Chile Congo (Brazzaville) Croatia Cyprus Czechoslovakia Denmark Estonia Finland France + Monaco Germany Great Britain Greece Guinea (Konakry)

Hong-Kong (30 days) Hungary Indonesia Ireland Italia Ivory Coast Japan Kuwait Latvia Libya Liechtenstein Lithuania Mali Malta Mexico Netherlands (The) Niger Norway New Zeeland Oman

Peru Philippines Poland Porto Rico Portugal Qatar Russian Federation Romania Saudi Arabia Senegal Singapore Slovakia Slovenia South Korea Spain + Andorra Sweden Switzerland Tunisia Turkey United Arab Emirates USA Venezuela

All countries not included on the chart above are subjected to the necessary procedure to obtain an entry visa to Morocco. You can request a visa at the Moroccan Consulate of your country of residence. You will also need a valid passport. The Moroccan authorities may ask for documents showing where you will stay, confirmation of an organised tour, return air tickets or a personal letter of invitation.

Since conditions may vary, we recommend you contact your local Moroccan Consulate or Embassy for more information on these requirements.

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Moroccan Embassy contacts

Moroccan National Tourist Office, Rabat: +212 37 673 918 (www.visitmorocco.com)
Moroccan Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 462 7980.
Moroccan Embassy, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7581 5001/4.
Moroccan Embassy, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 236 7301.
Moroccan Embassy, Canberra, Australia: +61 (0)2 6290 0755.
Moroccan Embassy, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 343 0230.
Moroccan Embassy, Dublin, Ireland: +353 (0)1 660 9449.
Moroccan Consulate-General, Auckland, New Zealand: +64 (0)9 520 3626.

American Embassy, Rabat: +212 37 76 2265.
British Embassy, Rabat: +212 37 63 3333.
Canadian Embassy, Rabat (also responsible for Australia): +212 37 687 400.
South African Embassy, Rabat: +212 37 706 760.

Honorary Consul of Ireland, Casablanca: +212 22 660 306.
New Zealand Embassy, Madrid (also resp. for Morocco): +34 915 230 226.

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IMMUNIZATION & VACCINES

You need no vaccination certificate to travel to Morocco. Like everywhere else in the world, you are advised to get your anti-tetanus shots if you will be outdoors, or in rural areas. Most travellers to Morocco consider vaccinations for hepatitis A and typhoid fever, as well as medications for travellers' diarrhoea. Consult your doctor for advice.

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