Morocco Consulate General Algeciras

For Moroccan citizens in this part of Spain, the Consulate General of Morocco in Algeciras is the first address for passports and civil status matters.

Contact Details

Address Avda. Villa Nueva nº 7, Edificio Anglo Hispano, 11207 Algeciras, Spain
Telephone +34 956 661 803
Fax +34 956 665 337
Email consuladomarruecosalgeciras@gmail.com
Website www.consulat.ma/fr/trouver-un-consulat
Head of Mission Abdellah Bidoud, Consul General

Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday 09:00 - 15:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 15:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 15:00
Thursday 09:00 - 15:00
Friday 09:00 - 15:00

Opening hours according to the consulate’s official website (checked October 2026). Closed on public holidays.

Location of the Consulate

Before your visit

You will find the consulate general at Avda. Villa Nueva nº 7, Edificio Anglo Hispano in Algeciras.

  • Opening hours: Monday to Friday 09:00–15:00, according to the consulate’s official website (checked October 2026).
  • Good to know: Consular affairs line: +34 815 05 71 95. Moroccan consular call centre: +212 537 66 33 00 (08:00–20:00 Moroccan time); visa applications have separate reserved hours (see consulat.ma).
  • Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of the documents for your application.

Who does the Moroccan consulate general in Algeciras serve?

Morocco runs this consulate general for its citizens in this part of Spain. According to the Spanish consular list, Abdellah Bidoud heads the office as consul general since October 2025. The Spanish list names 9 consular officials for this post. Morocco runs 12 career consular posts in Spain in total. The office is located in the province of Cádiz, in Andalusia. The embassy in Madrid is roughly 500 km away.

Consular services

What you can usually arrange here:

  • Moroccan passports and emergency travel documents
  • Registration of births, marriages and deaths
  • Certificates for pensions abroad
  • Help for citizens in difficulty

Documents checklist

The most frequent applications and the documents the Moroccan authorities ask for:

Biometric passport (adults)

  • Up-to-date consular registration (immatriculation consulaire)
  • Valid CNIE national ID card – original and photocopy – or a copy of the receipt of your CNIE application (then also a birth certificate extract less than 6 months old)
  • Your old passport, if you are renewing
  • Two identical recent photos, 35 × 45 mm, on a white or light blue background
  • Personal appearance is required when you submit the application

Renewing the CNIE national ID card

  • Consular registration certificate showing your current address
  • Two recent colour photos, 3.5 × 4.5 cm, on a light background
  • Your old CNIE (it is handed back)
  • For loss or theft: a declaration made to the CNIE officer at the consulate

Consular registration (immatriculation)

  • Passport or CNIE (or CNIE receipt) – original and photocopy
  • Valid proof of legal residence in Spain (residence permit, long-stay visa, work or study permit)
  • Proof of address if the residence document does not show your current address (rental contract, utility bill)
  • Two colour passport photos on a white or blue background
  • Personal appearance is required

Sources: Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs – biometric passport (consulat.ma), Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs – CNIE renewal (consulat.ma), Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs – consular registration (consulat.ma) (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the consulate before your visit.

Do I need an appointment?

The official website does not say that every visit needs an appointment, but passport and civil status matters usually do – check before you go.

Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Morocco?

Spanish citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Morocco. The Spanish Foreign Ministry advises travelling to Morocco with caution. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).

Closing days

The consulate general is closed on Spanish public holidays and on Morocco’s national day (30 July). Regional holiday to note: Andalusia Day (28 February). Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter (Holy Week) and local fiestas.

Emergency assistance

In an emergency, Moroccan citizens should contact the consulate general on +34 956 661 803. Help is available for lost passports, arrests and serious accidents, but not for legal fees or travel costs. In Spain, the general emergency number is 112.

Moroccan missions in Spain

Morocco in Spain

FAQ: Moroccan consulate general in Algeciras

What is the address of the Moroccan consulate general in Algeciras?

At Avda. Villa Nueva nº 7, Edificio Anglo Hispano, 11207 Algeciras.

How can I call the Moroccan consulate general in Algeciras?

+34 956 661 803.

Who heads the Moroccan consulate general in Algeciras?

Abdellah Bidoud, Consul General, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list.

When is the Moroccan consulate general in Algeciras open?

Monday to Friday 09:00–15:00, according to the consulate’s website (October 2026).

Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Morocco?

No, not for short tourist stays – check the Spanish travel advice before booking.

Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: official website of the consulate general (checked October 2026), Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Lista Consular (as of 30 September 2026), Spanish travel advice for Morocco. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.

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