Resources
Getting to Morocco
Visa, flights, costs and arrival, for Global Volunteers coming from anywhere in the world.
General guidance. Rules can change: always confirm on the official portal before you book. Nothing here guarantees a visa.

Where are you travelling from?
Flights
See today's prices
Prices change every day, so we don't print a number. This opens a live search of flights to Casablanca from your country.
Search flights to CasablancaTip: compare the airport closest to your project (table below), and book early for summer intakes.
Visa answers come from the official checker on acces-maroc.ma, asked for each nationality on 12 Oct 2026 (ordinary passport, living in your own country, tourist trip). Your case can differ if you live elsewhere or hold another passport type.
No visa needed - 77 nationalities
Your passport is enough for a tourist stay. Check how long you may stay and the passport validity rules before you book.
Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Cook Islands, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Gabon, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea (Republic Of), Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau Sar China, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Niger, Norway, Oman, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Togo, Tunisia, Turkiye, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States
Online travel authorization - 4 nationalities
No visa, but you must get an Electronic Travel Authorization on acces-maroc.ma before you travel.
Ecuador, Ghana, Guinea, Republic Of The Congo
Online eVisa - 9 nationalities
Apply online on the official portal acces-maroc.ma before you travel.
Benin, Brunei, Cambodia, Guatemala, India, Jordan, Lao People'S Democratic Republic, Thailand, Vietnam
Visa from a Moroccan consulate - 105 nationalities
Apply at the Moroccan embassy or consulate that covers where you live. If you hold a valid visa from the Schengen area, the USA, the UK, Canada, Australia, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand or Norway, the official checker offers the online eVisa instead.
Afghanistan, Angola, Antigua And Barbuda, Armenia, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Costa Rica, Cote D’Ivoire, Cuba, Democratic Republic Of Congo, Djibouti, Dominica, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gambia, Georgia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Kyrgyz Republic, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius Islands, Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Mozambique, Myanmar (Burma), Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria, North Korea, North Macedonia, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Rwanda, Saint Vincent And The Grenadines, Samoa, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, St. Kitts And Nevis, St. Lucia, Sudan, Suriname, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinite-Et-Tobago, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City, Venezuela, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Which airport for your project?
| Project city | Fly to | Then |
|---|---|---|
| Casablanca | Casablanca Mohammed V (CMN) | Morocco's main international airport. A train runs from the airport to the city (ONCF). |
| Rabat | Rabat-Salé (RBA), or Casablanca (CMN) | From Casablanca, Rabat is about an hour by train. |
| Meknes | Fès-Saïss (FEZ), or Casablanca (CMN) | Fès airport is the closest. From Casablanca, take the train to Meknes. |
| Essaouira | Essaouira-Mogador (ESU), or Marrakech (RAK) | Essaouira airport is small. Most people fly to Marrakech, then take a coach (Supratours or CTM). |
Confirm your arrival plan and any pickup with your host local committee before you book.
Budget
What things cost in Morocco
| Everyday prices (average, usual range) | Casablanca | Rabat | Marrakech |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal in a simple restaurant | 46.00 MAD 30.00-100.00 | 40.00 MAD 30.00-60.00 | 35.00 MAD 20.00-50.00 |
| Cappuccino in a café | 19.32 MAD 10.80-48.40 | 18.91 MAD 9.00-32.00 | 21.78 MAD 12.00-45.00 |
| Soft drink, 0.33 l | 10.28 MAD 5.00-25.00 | 5.41 MAD 4.50-16.00 | 18.53 MAD 5.00-30.00 |
| Tram or bus ticket | 8.00 MAD 5.00-8.00 | 5.25 MAD 5.00-6.50 | 4.00 MAD 4.00-4.50 |
| Petit taxi, starting fare | 8.00 MAD 7.00-8.00 | 7.00 MAD 5.00-8.00 | 8.25 MAD 7.00-10.00 |
| Petit taxi, per km | 3.00 MAD 2.60-10.00 | 7.50 MAD 5.00-10.00 | 6.00 MAD 5.00-12.00 |
| Phone plan, 1 month, 10 GB+ | 97.70 MAD 50.00-215.99 | 98.91 MAD 50.00-160.00 | 88.62 MAD 50.00-200.00 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | 14.92 MAD 12.00-20.00 | 13.75 MAD 10.00-24.00 | 13.56 MAD 12.00-20.00 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | 7.10 MAD 5.00-10.00 | 8.46 MAD 5.00-10.80 | 7.39 MAD 5.00-10.00 |
| Eggs, 12 | 18.26 MAD 10.80-28.80 | 18.78 MAD 12.00-24.00 | 18.96 MAD 13.20-25.00 |
Crowd-sourced prices from Numbeo, in MAD, as published on Casablanca (2 October 2026), Rabat (6 October 2026), Marrakech (6 October 2026). Marrakech is shown as the nearest big city for Essaouira projects; Numbeo has no data for Meknes or Essaouira. Prices vary by neighbourhood: treat them as a guide, and ask your host what is included in your project.
Before you fly
- Passport: check its validity and the entry rules for your nationality on acces-maroc.ma.
- Visa or eVisa: apply early; consulate appointments can take weeks.
- Insurance: ask your home AIESEC entity what cover is required.
- Acceptance documents and your host contact's phone number, printed and on your phone.
- Arrival plan agreed with the host team: date, airport, time.
When you land
- Money: the currency is the Moroccan dirham (MAD). Exchange offices and ATMs are at the main airports.
- Phone: local SIM cards (Maroc Telecom, Orange, inwi) are sold at the main airports and in town; bring your passport.
- Getting to the city: use the train, an official taxi or the pickup agreed with your host.
- Tell your host when you have landed.
Official links
Accès Maroc - eVisa and the official visa checker
Ministry of Foreign Affairs portal: check your nationality, apply for the eVisa or travel authorization.
OpenMoroccan consulates - find yours
Official consular services site: find the embassy or consulate that covers your country.
OpenONCF - trains
Moroccan railways: timetables and tickets, including the airport train in Casablanca.
OpenLinks checked 13 Oct 2026.
