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France visa for Moroccan citizens
Entry requirement
Moroccan citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 8 missions
- Visa guide
- France visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ma.ambafrance.org
Which France visa?
Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
For the tourist visa, France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on france-visas.gouv.fr. Processing time, as France states it: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
French missions in Morocco
- Embassy of France in Rabat
1 rue Ibn Hajar, Rabat
- Consulate General of France in Tangier
Place de France 2, Tanger
- Consulate General of France in Rabat
1 rue Aguelmane Sidi Ali, BP 139, 10000 Rabat
- Consulate General of France in Marrakesh
rue Camille Cabana, Quartier de l'Hivernage BP 538, 40001 Marrakech, Marrakesh
- Consulate General of France in Fes
Avenue Abou Obeida Ibn Al Jarrah, 30000 Fès, Fes
- Consulate General of France in Casablanca
Rue Prince Moulay Abdellah زنقة الأمير مولاي عبد الله 1, 20000 Casablanca
- Consulate General of France in Agadir
Boulevard Cheikh Mohammed Saâdi, 80000 Agadir
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All missions of France in Morocco
France has 8 missions in Morocco, with its embassy in Rabat. Consulates: Tangier, Rabat, Marrakesh, Fes, Casablanca and Agadir.
France: visa decisions in Morocco
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 310,057 | 251,950 | 55,615 | 18.1% | 53.2% |
| 2024 | 282,153 | 246,800 | 31,435 | 11.3% | 57.6% |
| 2025 | 295,272 | 263,561 | 29,175 | 10.0% | 55.9% |
In 2025, France’s embassy and consulates in Morocco (Rabat and Casablanca) received 295,272 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 263,561. 10.0% of applications were refused. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 11.3%. Applications rose by 5% compared with 2024 (282,153).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 19.2% of the applications lodged in Morocco that year. France’s consulates worldwide refused 14.2%. France was the most applied-for Schengen state in Morocco.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Morocco, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
French citizens travelling to Morocco
FranceMorocco Visa-free, 90 days Morocco visa for citizens of France
Travel advice for France
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Moroccan citizens planning a trip to France can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 28 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Moroccan citizens can stay in France
How long Moroccan citizens may stay in France is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Moroccan citizens apply
In Morocco, applications go to the French embassy in Rabat and the consulates in Tangier, Rabat, Marrakesh, Fes, Casablanca and 1 more, or to a visa centre acting for France; fees, documents and processing times are published by France.
France and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by France lets Moroccan citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to France when it is the main destination of the trip.
France’s neighbours for Moroccan citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain require Moroccan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
French citizens travelling to Morocco
French citizens can visit Morocco without a visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Moroccan citizens need a visa for France?
Moroccan citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
Where is the French embassy in Morocco?
The French embassy in Morocco is in Rabat; there are also consulates in Tangier, Rabat, Marrakesh and Fes.
How much does the France tourist visa cost?
France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
Do French citizens need a visa for Morocco?
French citizens can visit Morocco without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Moroccan citizens enter France visa-free?
No; Moroccan citizens need a visa for France obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.