Morocco has no digital nomad visa. Americans can stay 90 days visa-free; to stay longer you apply for a residence card (carte de séjour) at the local police, showing income, a lease and a clean record.
Checked against the sources at the end on November 2, 2026. This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules and fees change, so confirm with the official source before you apply.
At a glance
| Item | What to know |
|---|---|
| Visit first | 90 days |
| Route for remote workers | No digital nomad visa (90-day stay, then a residence card) |
| Money you need to show | No remote-work visa. For a residence card, show financial means such as bank statements or an employment contract; no fixed figure is published |
| Length | Residence card: usually 1 year, renewable |
| Government fees | Small stamp fees; check locally |
| Timeline | Weeks to months |
| Where you apply | Residence card at the local police (Sûreté Nationale) in your district, ideally within your first month |
| Family | Family members apply for their own cards |
| Long-term residence | Long-term residence after several years of renewals |
| US taxes | Still due every year. See our US taxes and banking guide |
Who qualifies
Morocco has no digital nomad visa. Americans can stay 90 days visa-free; to stay longer you apply for a residence card (carte de séjour) at the local police, showing income, a lease and a clean record.
- Remote employees of companies outside Morocco: not on this route.
- Freelancers and business owners: not on this route; check the alternatives below.
- Money: No remote-work visa. For a residence card, show financial means such as bank statements or an employment contract; no fixed figure is published.
Open question: Morocco hasn't published a residence rule specific to remote workers.
Documents
Order US documents first: apostilles and FBI checks are the slowest part.
- Passport valid 6+ months
- Passport photos
- Proof of financial means
- Lease or property deed
- US criminal record check
Step by step from the US
- Decide how long you'll stay and check the visitor rules above.
- Before you fly: Residence card at the local police (Sûreté Nationale) in your district, ideally within your first month.
- Buy health insurance for the whole trip.
- Track your days for both immigration and tax.
- For a longer move, look at the residence routes below with a local adviser.
Taxes
- 183 days in a year makes you a Moroccan tax resident
- The US-Morocco tax treaty applies; no totalization agreement
- US citizens still file a US return every year. The foreign earned income exclusion is up to $132,900 for 2026; the foreign tax credit is the alternative. See our US taxes guide.
Common mistakes
- Residence card requirements vary by city and officer
- French is widely used in business and paperwork
- Ramadan changes business hours
Where to live in Morocco
Our city guides cover costs in dollars, neighborhoods, live weather and the time difference: Marrakesh · Casablanca · Rabat · Tangier.
Moving with a partner or kids? See Moving abroad with family.
Sources
Checked on November 2, 2026. Where sources disagree, we say so above.
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