And how long have you waited to dip into the cool waters by the shore of Essaouira or to stargaze while enjoying a refreshing mint sip of mint tea under the Saharan sky? For a long time, is it? However, a little caution before heading out on your carefree journey is necessary. Yes, what is being Mount Toubkal 2 days hiking discussed here is the basic checklist to fulfil before you can finally get your pass to wandering around the souks of Morocco. Before you contact any Morocco travel agency for a package tour, be sure to cover your bases by having all the important documents at hand. And don’t worry; we have got the most comprehensive guide to help prepare for your trip.

The first step is to check if your finances are adequate and that your bags are packed with the essential items. Here are the entry requirements at the checkpoint:

• Is a visa required to visit Morocco? The answer is both yes, and no, depending upon your nationality, that is, the country where you currently reside. A handful of countries are exempted from obtaining a visa. They include countries from North America and Europe. It means that the citizens from these countries do not need to apply for a visa, provided they stay up to ninety days. Citizens from Hong Kong and Singapore, however, can stay without a visa in Morocco for only a month. If your vacation at Morocco spans a longer period, you have to get a resident permit, one that can be acquired from the local police precinct from your place of lodging. If your country of origin is not located in North America or Europe, an appointment has to be scheduled with the Moroccan consulate to get the visa processed. For citizens of Mali, Guinea and Republic of Congo, there are provisions to check the website of the Moroccan embassy in your country and download the visa form from there. On submission of the application, you would be required to pay a fee. Only then your visa will be delivered to you. Visit the  for latest updates about visa policy of the Kingdom of Morocco.
• What are the documents required to apply for a visa? The documents required for visa requirement differ depending upon the purpose of your visit. But first, let‘s know about the types of visas available:
  1. Tourist visa: The most common and standard form of visa, it covers short term purposes such as business, sports events, journalism, academic conferences or medical treatment. For each of the cases, you ought to submit an appropriate certificate as evidence of your visit’s approval, say, an invitation letter or proof of admission. You would also have to procure permission from the ministry of Moroccan government that endorses and supervises your purpose of visit.
  2. Morocco Transit Visa: This visa is required if you are travelling to some other country via Morocco. It allows you to stay here for a short time before flying to your destination. Transit visas are provided on request for two transits at the most and will let you stay at Morocco for seventy-two hours.
  3. Morocco Long Term Visa: As is evident in the name itself, a long-term visa is to be applied for when you are coming here for employment, or to study, or to reunite with your family. Subdivided into Work Visa, Student Visa and Family Reunification, it is also valid for a preliminary period of 90 days. However, after its validity ends, you can apply for a Residency permit, known locally as Carte de Seyjour for extending your stay. The permit is issued by the Moroccan General Directorate for National Security. However, only foreigners with long-term visas can apply for a Residency Card.
• Do not forget to update your passport: Whether you are travelling to Morocco with or without a visa, your passport must be valid for 6 months from the date of entry and should have at least two blank pages. For a speedy renewal, you have to give extra charges. Be sure to get a photocopy of the information page and the visa pages of your passport, including your passport photo for your destination.
• Valid identity cards are a must: You should carry other forms of identification proof, like an employment identity card, to prove the validity of your current address.
• Get travel insurance and the appropriate papers: Morocco is one of those few countries which will require travel insurance for covering your health-related issues throughout the trip. This is different from your normal health insurance and should include medical emergencies as well as delays and cancellations or other emergencies.