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What is the penalty for overstaying in Morocco?

According to the Moroccan law, overstaying a visa is punishable by a fine of 300 to 1,000 dirhams (about 30 to 100 USD) per day of overstay, and deportation after three months of overstay In some cases, overstayers may also be sentenced to up to six months in prison.



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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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If you plan to stay in Morocco for more than 90 days, you will need to register with the police and apply for a residence permit, known locally as a Certificat d'Immatriculation.

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If you plan to stay in Morocco for more than 90 days, you will need to register with the police and apply for a residence permit, known locally as a Certificat d'Immatriculation.

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Travelers who hold a tourist visa to visit the country of Morocco can stay in the country for up to 90 days. They can extend their period of say if necessary. Travelers who are holding a business visa too can stay in the country for 90 days. Both of these visa holders are provided with a single entry in the country.

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The laws says that all couples (Moroccan couple, Tourist couple or Mixed) are not permitted to share an hotel room without being married not only Moroccan with tourist. Some hotels turn a blind eye for tourists couples, even some Riads for all but to be honest not Respectable Riads as you said.

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As long as the couple is an adult, they can stay in a hotel together, unless the hotel owner does not want them to share the room. Normally, unmarried foreign couples have no issue without showing proof of marriage. The law prohibits sexual relations outside marriage (Article 490), but this law is rarely enforced.

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Public displays of affection While you may often see people of the same sex hugging and holding hands in Morocco, this is only a sign of friendship. Public displays of affection between opposite sexes such as kissing are not allowed, while homosexuality is illegal in Morocco.

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