Morocco maintains the Consulate General of Morocco in Palermo to provide consular services for Moroccan nationals living in Palermo and the surrounding regions.
Contact Details
| Address | Via Nunzio Morello, 2-4, 90144 Palermo, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 0916 88602309168824860916888923 |
| Fax | +39 091 6881643 |
| consolatopalermo@maec.gov.ma | |
| Head of Mission | Maryem Nassif, Consul General |
| Consular district | Sicily |
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 Via Nunzio Morello, 2-4 in Palermo.
- 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: +39 06 8936 8503. 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.
About the Moroccan consulate general
Together with the embassy in Rome, the consulate general in Palermo is part of Morocco’s consular network in Italy. According to the Italian consular list, Maryem Nassif heads the office as consul general; Italy granted the exequatur in September 2025. The Italian list names 3 consular officials for this post. Morocco runs 7 career consular posts in Italy in total. According to the Italian Foreign Ministry, its consular district covers Sicily. The office is located in the Sicily region. The embassy in Rome is roughly 425 km away.
Consular services
Typical services include:
- Moroccan passports and emergency travel documents
- Certification of documents and signatures
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Citizenship and civil register matters
Documents checklist
Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Moroccan sources:
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 Italy (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?
Many services require an appointment; check the official website or call first.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Morocco?
Italian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Morocco. Details: Italian travel advice (Viaggiare Sicuri).
Closing days
The consulate general is closed on Italian public holidays; Moroccan celebrations on 30 July (national day) usually mean a closure too. The city’s patron saint’s day (Saint Rosalia, 15 July) is a local holiday. Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter and the August holidays (Ferragosto).
Emergency assistance
Moroccan nationals in urgent need of help can call +39 0916 88602309168824860916888923. Typical emergencies are a lost passport before a flight, a hospital stay or an arrest; costs remain with the person concerned. In Italy, the general emergency number is 112.
Embassy and consulates of Morocco in Italy
Morocco in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Morocco
- Bologna – Consulate General
- Milan – Consulate General
- Naples – Consulate General
- Palermo – Consulate General (this page)
- Rome – Consulate General
- Turin – Consulate General
- Verona – Consulate General
- Gioia Tauro – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Palermo consulate general
What is the address of the Moroccan consulate general in Palermo?
At Via Nunzio Morello, 2-4, 90144 Palermo.
How can I call the Moroccan consulate general in Palermo?
+39 0916 88602309168824860916888923.
When is the Moroccan consulate general in Palermo open?
Monday to Friday 09:00–15:00, according to the official website (October 2026).
Is the Palermo consulate general responsible for me?
Its consular district is Sicily, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry.
Who heads the Moroccan consulate general in Palermo?
Maryem Nassif, Consul General, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Morocco?
No, not for short tourist stays – check Viaggiare Sicuri before booking.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: official website of the consulate general (checked October 2026), Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – list of foreign consulates in Italy (as of 20 July 2026), Viaggiare Sicuri – Italian travel advice for Morocco. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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