MRE Summer 2026 Checklist: 15 things to check before travelling to Morocco

Update, September 28, 2026: Operation Marhaba 2026 ended on September 15, 2026. This article describes the arrangements as they were announced before or during the operation. The review is here: Marhaba 2026: millions of Moroccan expatriates welcomed.

Personal documents

1. •Valid passport (renew if expiring within 3 months). 2. Moroccan CNIE. 3. European driving licence (valid in Morocco, no international licence needed). 4. Vaccination booklet (recommended for children).

Vehicle (if driving)

1. •Original registration document. 6. Vehicle insurance (green card covering Morocco). 7. Accident report form. 8. No motorway vignette in Morocco, tolls are pay-as-you-go.

Customs and allowances

1. •Holiday allowance: MAD 25,000 (~EUR 2,300) duty-free. 10. Permanent return: MAD 30,000, two shipments within 6 months. 11. Currency declaration: mandatory above MAD 100,000 (~EUR 9,200). 12. Personal medication: duty-free with prescription.

Practical logistics

1. •Buy a local SIM card (MAD 20-50 for 5-10 GB). 14. ATMs are widespread, cards accepted in cities. 15. Emergency numbers: 150 (police), 15 (ambulance), Marhaba hotline: 080 000 23 23.

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