Morocco Visa RequirementsFor Kenya passport holders
Kenyan citizens require a visa to visit Morocco, with the cost around $30. Applications are made at the Moroccan Embassy in Nairobi. Morocco is accessible from Nairobi via connections through Europe or the Middle East, with a relatively straightforward visa process.
Kenya passport holders require a visa to enter Morocco.
Apply at the Moroccan Embassy in Nairobi. Required documents typically include a completed application form, valid passport (at least 6 months validity), recent passport photos, a letter of invitation or hotel bookings, a confirmed return flight itinerary, 3 months of bank statements, and employment details. The processing time is usually 5 to 10 business days. Contact the Moroccan Embassy in Nairobi directly to confirm current requirements and fees, as these can change.
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
6 months beyond date of entry
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
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Kenya to Morocco: What You Need to Know
Morocco does not offer visa-free access to Kenyan passport holders, unlike some African country combinations. The Moroccan Embassy in Nairobi handles visa applications. Morocco is a culturally rich destination on Africa's northwest tip, bridging Africa and Europe, and is increasingly popular for Kenyan tourists and business travelers exploring North Africa. The visa cost is modest at around $30, and Morocco is generally affordable for east African visitors. Morocco uses Arabic and French as official languages.
How to Get There
No direct flights connect Nairobi (NBO) to Morocco (Casablanca CMN, Marrakech RAK). Common routings go via Addis Ababa (ADD) with Ethiopian Airlines then connecting to Casablanca with Royal Air Maroc. Alternatively, fly via Dubai (DXB), Doha (DOH), or European hubs (LHR, CDG) with connections. Royal Air Maroc operates extensively from Casablanca. Total journey time is typically 10 to 14 hours via Addis Ababa.
Money & Banking
Morocco uses the Moroccan dirham (MAD). ATMs are available in cities and tourist areas. Visa and Mastercard are accepted in hotels and larger shops, but cash is preferred in souks (markets) and smaller establishments. Morocco is affordable: budget accommodation (riads) from $25 to $40 per night, local meals from $3 to $6. Bargaining is expected and part of the culture in medina souks. Tipping (around 10 percent) is appreciated in restaurants and for guides. USD and EUR can be exchanged easily.
Practical Tips
Marrakech's medina is a UNESCO World Heritage site with the famous Djemaa el-Fna square, spice-filled souks, and stunning riads (traditional courtyard guesthouses). Fes has the world's oldest university and the most intact medieval medina in the Arab world. The Sahara Desert in southern Morocco offers camel treks and overnight camps among the dunes. Casablanca is Morocco's business capital with the Hassan II Mosque, one of the world's largest. Chefchaouen is a photogenic blue-painted mountain town. Morocco's cuisine features tagine, couscous, harira, and mint tea rituals.