Retiring in Morocco as an American
As of our last check, Morocco does not offer a dedicated retirement or passive-income visa. Retirees who settle there typically use other residence routes, so plan on more paperwork than in countries with a purpose-built visa.
Visitors can stay visa-free up to 90 days; for longer stays you must register with the police and apply for a residence permit (Carte d'Immatriculation) at the local Foreigners' Office. Residence can be obtained to work, study or retire.
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Carte d'Immatriculation (standard residence permit; retirement is one qualifying purpose, not a dedicated visa)
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Visitors can stay visa-free up to 90 days; for longer stays you must register with the police and apply for a residence permit (Carte d'Immatriculation) at the local Foreigners' Office. Residence can be obtained to work, study or retire.
Before you act on this
Visa rules, income thresholds and processing practice change, sometimes with little notice. This page reflects what we could verify on the dates shown, for US citizens. Morocco does not set different rules per nationality for the standard retirement route, but the income proof format and supporting documents vary. Always confirm the current requirements with the official immigration authority or a licensed immigration adviser before making plans, and treat the linked source as the authority, not us.
See how Morocco scores overall
The visa is one of six axes. RetireScore 60/100, ranked 48 of 55 countries on the default weights.