The Embassy of Morocco in London is Morocco’s diplomatic mission to the United Kingdom. Moroccan nationals in the UK turn to it for passports and official documents.
Contact Details
| Address | 6 Grosvenor Gardens, London SW1W 0DH, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 20 7259 0382 |
| Fax | +44 20 7225 3862 |
| ambalondres@maec.gov.ma fatumahillal@yahoo.co.uk |
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| Head of Mission | Hakim Hajoui, Ambassador |
| National Day | 30 July (Date of Accession) |
Consular Section
| Address | Diamond House: 97/99 Praed Street, Paddington, W2 1NT |
| Telephone | +44 20 7724 0719 |
| cg.london@maec.gov.ma |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Opening hours as published in the FCDO London Diplomatic List (October 2026). Please confirm before your visit, especially on UK bank holidays and Moroccan public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The consular section has its own address: Diamond House: 97/99 Praed Street, Paddington, W2 1NT.
Who runs the Moroccan Embassy?
Hakim Hajoui heads the embassy as ambassador; the FCDO list gives 14 December 2021 as the start date. 33 diplomats and attachés are registered with the FCDO for this embassy.
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 the United Kingdom (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 embassy before your visit.
Visa and entry information for British citizens
British citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Morocco (up to 90 days); a valid passport is required. Details: UK government travel advice – entry requirements.
Closing days
Like most offices in the UK, the embassy closes on UK bank holidays; the Moroccan national day (30 July) often means a closure too.
Emergency assistance
Missions can issue emergency travel documents, contact relatives and provide lists of lawyers or doctors; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer. In the UK, the emergency number is 999 (or 112).
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Details checked on 11 October 2026. Sources: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – London Diplomatic List (October 2026), UK government foreign travel advice – entry requirements for Morocco. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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