Residence & citizenship
Moroccan Naturalisation (Moroccan Citizenship)
Acquiring Moroccan nationality by naturalisation after long-term lawful residence, or by marriage in defined cases.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Under review — check current rules
The exact residence period for naturalisation (five years under the Code versus longer figures cited elsewhere), the precise marriage-route conditions and processing times are unverified; confirm against the official Nationality Code text and Ministry of Justice/Interior guidance.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Morocco government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Naturalisation under the Moroccan Nationality Code
- Route type
- Citizenship by naturalisation / marriage
- Residence requirement
- Several years of lawful continuous residence
- Sources cite five years under the Code; some report longer standard practice — unverified.
- Dual nationality
- Recognised
Who it is for
- Long-term lawful residents of Morocco seeking citizenship
- Foreign spouses eligible under the marriage provisions
- Individuals with exceptional services or talents (exceptional naturalisation)
Requirements
- Legal majority (adulthood)
- Habitual, lawful and continuous residence in Morocco for the required period
- Good character and conduct, and adequate lawful means of subsistence
- Sufficient knowledge of Arabic (or Amazigh, per current practice)
What you can do
- Acquire Moroccan nationality if the application is approved
- Hold Moroccan citizenship alongside another nationality (dual nationality recognised)
How to apply
- Confirm eligibility against the Moroccan Nationality Code
- Lodge a naturalisation application with the competent Moroccan authorities
- Provide evidence of residence, character, subsistence and language ability
- Await the decision, which can take an extended period
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.