📦 Introduction
Relocating to Morocco is an exciting step — but without the right planning, it can feel overwhelming.
This step-by-step 2025 checklist helps you stay organized from day one so you can avoid delays, stress, or surprises once you land.
Use it as your go-to reference before, during, and after the move.
✅ 1. Documents to Prepare Before Leaving
- ✅ Valid passport (6+ months left)
- ✅ Entry visa (if required)
- ✅ Copies of all IDs
- ✅ Criminal background check (for residency)
- ✅ Medical certificate (if needed)
- ✅ Digital copies of everything (on USB or cloud)
💡 Bring at least 10 passport-sized photos — you’ll need them!
🏠 2. Secure Housing
- Search on: Avito.ma, Facebook groups, real estate agents
- Decide if renting short-term (Airbnb/hostel) or long-term
- Verify if electricity, water, and Wi-Fi are included
- Have contract notarized for legal use (for residency!)
📌 Ideal to arrive with 1–2 weeks of temporary housing booked in advance.
💳 3. Open a Bank Account (If Needed)
To open a Moroccan bank account, bring:
- Passport + stamped entry visa
- Residency card or rental contract
- Proof of income (in some cases)
Popular banks: Attijariwafa, BMCE, CIH Bank
📱 4. Buy a Moroccan SIM Card
Buy on arrival at the airport or a phone shop.
- Providers: INWI, Orange, Maroc Telecom
- Prepaid SIM: ~$1
- Monthly data (10GB+): ~$5–$10
- Download mobile apps for easy recharge
🩺 5. Arrange Health Insurance
Options:
- Local private insurance (AXA, Wafa Assurance, Saham)
- International expat insurance (SafetyWing, Allianz)
- Pay-as-you-go (not recommended long-term)
Estimated monthly cost: $30–$100 USD
📝 6. Residency Application File
If staying over 90 days, prepare:
- Passport + visa stamp
- Rental contract (legalized)
- Bank statement or income proof
- Medical certificate
- 100 MAD stamp
- 4–6 passport photos
📌 Submit at your local police station (bureau des étrangers) within 60 days of arrival.
💼 7. Essentials to Pack
- Power adapters (220V plugs)
- Light jackets (evenings get cool)
- Arabic/French phrasebook
- Portable Wi-Fi device
- Copies of important documents
- Medications with prescriptions
🧠 Bonus Tips
- Learn basic Darija or French — it will help every day
- Avoid bringing too much cash — use Wise or Revolut for transfers
- Join expat Facebook groups for your city
- Bookmark this checklist or print it as a PDF
🏁 Final Word
Relocating to Morocco is easier when you’re prepared, not reactive.
Use this 2025 checklist as your foundation — and remember: you don’t need to do it all alone.
Settle in Morocco is here to guide you every step of the way.
