Morocco Consulate General Barcelona

Morocco maintains the Consulate General of Morocco in Barcelona to provide consular services for Moroccan nationals living in Barcelona and the surrounding regions.

Contact Details

Address C/ Diputación Nº 68, 08015 Barcelona, Spain
Telephone +34 93 289 25 30
Fax +34 93 289 24 72
Email consulado.protocolo.barcelona@maec.gov.ma
Website www.consulat.ma/fr/trouver-un-consulat
Head of Mission Nezha Attahar, 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

The consulate general is at C/ Diputación Nº 68, 08015 Barcelona.

  • 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).
  • Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.

Who does the Moroccan consulate general in Barcelona serve?

The consulate general provides consular services for Moroccan citizens living in Barcelona and the surrounding regions of Spain. The office is headed by Consul General Nezha Attahar (in office since February 2026). The Spanish list names 16 consular officials for this post. Morocco runs 12 career consular posts in Spain in total. Barcelona is in the province of Barcelona (Catalonia). Distance to the Moroccan Embassy in Madrid: about 505 km.

Consular services

Typical services include:

  • Moroccan passports and emergency travel documents
  • Registration of births, marriages and deaths
  • Powers of attorney and notarial acts
  • Certificates for pensions abroad
  • Citizenship and civil register matters

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?

Some services may be available without an appointment; check the consulate’s website for your specific matter.

Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Morocco?

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

Closing days

Like most offices in Spain, the consulate general closes on public holidays; Moroccan celebrations on 30 July (national day) usually mean a closure too. In Catalonia, the National Day of Catalonia (La Diada) on 11 September is a regional holiday. Local holidays of the municipality can bring further closures.

Emergency assistance

Moroccan nationals in urgent need of help can call +34 93 289 25 30. 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.

Embassy and consulates of Morocco in Spain

Morocco in Spain

Common questions about the Barcelona consulate general

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

At C/ Diputación Nº 68, 08015 Barcelona.

How can I call the Moroccan consulate general in Barcelona?

+34 93 289 25 30.

Who heads the Moroccan consulate general in Barcelona?

Nezha Attahar, Consul General, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list.

When is the Moroccan consulate general in Barcelona 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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