Can a U.S. citizen live in Morocco?

As a U.S. citizen, you plan to stay in Morocco for more than 90 days, you will need a residence permit (carte sejour) from the immigration office. There are a number of ways you can apply for a residency permit in Morocco, whether you're a student, married to a Moroccan, employee or pensioner.



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The main conditions for obtaining permanent residence in Morocco
  1. Employment for hire. ...
  2. Own business in the same areas of activity or investment. ...
  3. Real estate is a key decision. ...
  4. Marriage to a Moroccan citizen is a condition that applies exclusively to women.


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Unmarried couples are allowed to share hotel rooms providing they both are non-morrocan, as evidenced by your passport. Some hotels wont allow unmarried couples as a matter of personal discretion. What you do in your room is your own business. It is no problems, if you are not Moroccan, to be in the same room.

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If you overstay your visa you won't be able to leave Morocco until you regularise your immigration status. You could be subject to a fine, a deportation order or a ban from re-entering. If you have overstayed your visa, or are unable to leave due to border closures, contact your nearest police station.

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How long can a U.S. citizen live abroad? A U.S. citizen can live abroad indefinitely without losing their citizenship. However, certain actions or prolonged absences may lead to suspicions about their intent to retain U.S. citizenship.

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Yes, you can, if you have local friends ready to help you. Yet, If you want to immerse yourself in Moroccan life, you should learn Moroccan Arabic (known as Darija). Or, like me, try to master French. French is one of the most used languages in Morocco, next to the official ones standard Arabic and Tamazight.

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