British Indian Ocean TerritoryMorocco: Visa-free

British Indian Ocean TerritoryMorocco

Do British Indian Ocean Territory passport holders need a visa for Morocco?

Visa-free

No. British Indian Ocean Territory passport holders do not need a visa to visit Morocco for tourism for stays of up to 3 months.

No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

Source: gov.uk (checked July 18, 2026).

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stay3 months

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-19

Visa-free access to Morocco115 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Morocco passport holders visiting British Indian Ocean Territory: Visa required.

Other visa-free destinations for British Indian Ocean Territory passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do British Indian Ocean Territory passport holders need a visa for Morocco?

No. British Indian Ocean Territory passport holders do not need a visa to visit Morocco for tourism for stays of up to 3 months.

How long can British Indian Ocean Territory citizens stay in Morocco without a visa?

Up to 3 months, for tourism, ordinary passport.

What currency is used in Morocco?

Moroccan dirham (MAD).

What is the emergency number in Morocco?

112 / 15 / 177 / 19.

What time zone is Morocco in?

Casablanca (UTC+1).

What is the nearest airport to Rabat?

Rabat-Salé Airport (RBA), about 13 km away.

How many countries can enter Morocco without a visa?

115 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Morocco visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About British Indian Ocean Territory

The British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) is a British Overseas Territory situated in the Indian Ocean. The territory comprises the seven atolls of the Chagos Archipelago with over 1,000 individual islands, many very small, amounting to a total land area of 60 square kilometres. The largest and most southerly island is Diego Garcia, 27 square kilometres, the site of a Joint Military Facility of the United Kingdom and the United States. Official administration is remote from London, though the local capital is often regarded as being on Diego Garcia.

RegionEastern Africa

Area60 km²

CurrencyUnited States dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.00 USD)

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+246

Drives on theright

Climate in British Indian Ocean Territory

Warmest April, coolest August, driest October, sunniest October. Best time to visit: April, May, June, August, September, October, November.

Monthly climate normals for British Indian Ocean Territory, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	27.9°C	26.1°C	404mm	268h
February	28.4°C	26.9°C	315mm	294h
March	28.5°C	26.6°C	258mm	309h
April	28.9°C	27.2°C	122mm	316h
May	28.5°C	26.7°C	209mm	315h
June	28.1°C	26.4°C	211mm	307h
July	27.6°C	26.2°C	251mm	255h
August	26.8°C	25.8°C	87mm	315h
September	27°C	25.8°C	49mm	347h
October	28°C	26.7°C	43mm	366h
November	28.1°C	26.3°C	238mm	305h
December	27.7°C	25.8°C	365mm	296h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

The British Indian Ocean Territory, also known as the Chagos Islands, is centrally located in the Indian Ocean, south of the Maldives, about halfway between Madagascar and Indonesia. The main island, Diego Garcia, is a military facility off limits to anyone not on official duty, but some of the uninhabited outer islands can be visited by independent yachters with advance permission.

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About Morocco

Morocco, officially the Kingdom of Morocco, is a country in North Africa. It has coastlines on the Mediterranean Sea to the north and the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and has land borders with Algeria to the east; the Spanish exclaves of Ceuta, Melilla and Peñón de Vélez de la Gomera along the north, which it claims together with several small Spanish-controlled islands; and the disputed territory of Western Sahara to the south, partly occupied by Morocco since 1975. Morocco also claims to share a border with Mauritania through the disputed territory of Western Sahara. It has a population of approximately 37 million. Its capital is Rabat, while its largest city is Casablanca.

CapitalRabat

RegionNorthern Africa

Population38.4M

Area446,550 km²

CurrencyMoroccan dirham (1 USD ≈ 9.73 MAD)

LanguagesArabic, Berber

Calling code+212

Drives on theright

TimezoneCasablanca (UTC+1)

Nearest airportRabat-Salé Airport (RBA), 13 km

Emergency number112 / 15 / 177 / 19

UNESCO sites12

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$4,672 (2025)

Tourist arrivals2.8M (2020)

Climate in Rabat

Warmest July, coolest January, driest July, sunniest July. Best time to visit: June, July, August, September, October.

Monthly climate normals for Rabat, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	16.9°C	8.6°C	36mm	284h
February	19.1°C	10.8°C	1mm	289h
March	18.7°C	11.7°C	39mm	316h
April	19.7°C	13.8°C	51mm	340h
May	23.4°C	16.2°C	43mm	377h
June	23.9°C	18.2°C	15mm	374h
July	27.1°C	20.9°C	0mm	385h
August	26.6°C	20.8°C	0mm	383h
September	26°C	19.6°C	14mm	319h
October	22.4°C	15.4°C	16mm	285h
November	22°C	13.7°C	48mm	270h
December	17.8°C	11.6°C	79mm	250h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Morocco is the northwesternmost country in Africa. Morocco has, for most people, been the gateway to Africa. With plenty of attractive locations, historical sights, and unique cultural traditions, there's lots to see and do in this beautiful, mesmerising country. At just a few hours from the main European cities, Morocco has everything to overwhelm you with the amazing colours, smells and sounds of Islamic Africa. Imagine bustling souqs and spice markets, stunning mosques, white-washed sea side towns and medieval city centres. With panoramic views varying from snow-covered peaks in the High Atlas to the endless sand dunes of the Sahara, no-one ever has to be bored in this beautiful country.

Upcoming public holidays

November 6, 2026Eid Al Massira Al Khadra

November 18, 2026Eid Al Istiqulal

January 1, 2027Ras l' âm

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