Morocco Embassy Paris

Before your visit

Visitors go to 5, rue Le Tasse, 75116 Paris.

• Opening hours (according to the embassy): Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 14:00.
• Preparation: check the required documents on the embassy website and bring originals with copies.

Who runs the Moroccan Embassy?

According to the embassy, it is headed by Samira Sitäil, Ambassador. In the other direction, about 53,562 French citizens are registered with the French consular network in Morocco. Besides the embassy, Morocco has career consular offices in Biguglia, Bordeaux Gouderan, Colombes, Dijon, Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Montpellier, Orly, Orléans, Paris, Pontoise, Rennes, Strasbourg, Toulouse and Villemonble.

Consular services

Typical consular services include:

• Moroccan passports and emergency travel documents
• Certification and legalisation of documents
• 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 France (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.

Do I need an appointment?

Ask in advance whether your service needs a booked slot.

Visa and entry information for French citizens

A valid passport is required for entry into Morocco. Parts of Morocco are classified as areas to avoid in French travel advice. Details: French travel advice (Conseils aux voyageurs).

Closing days

The embassy is closed on French public holidays and on the Moroccan national holiday (30 July). If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone.

Emergency assistance

For emergencies, the embassy’s number is +33 1 45 20 69 35. The embassy can help with lost passports, arrests and serious accidents, but it cannot cover costs or interfere with French authorities. Local emergency numbers in Morocco: fire brigade 15, ambulance 0537.

Diplomatic missions of Morocco in France

Morocco in France

• Paris – Embassy of Morocco (this page)
• Biguglia – Consulate General
• Bordeaux Gouderan – Consulate General
• Colombes – Consulate General
• Dijon – Consulate General
• Lille – Consulate General
• Lyon – Consulate General
• Marseille – Consulate General
• Montpellier – Consulate General
• Orly – Consulate General
• Orléans – Consulate General
• Paris – Consulate General
• Pontoise – Consulate General
• Rennes – Consulate General
• Strasbourg – Consulate General
• Toulouse – Consulate General
• Villemonble – Consulate General