Moroccan Citizenship 2026: How to Acquire It, Naturalization & Dual Nationality

Moroccan citizenship is acquired by law by: any person born to a Moroccan father, any person born to a Moroccan mother (since 2007 reform), and any person born in Morocco who cannot prove foreign nationality. This is based on Dahir 1-58-250 on Moroccan nationality.

Naturalization requirements include: legal regular residence for at least 5 years (2 years for spouses of Moroccans), good conduct, capacity for integration, and renunciation of original nationality if the home country doesn't accept dual nationality. It is granted by royal decree.

Morocco in principle accepts dual nationality for its citizens abroad, not requiring them to renounce Moroccan citizenship when acquiring a foreign nationality. On Moroccan territory, they are considered Moroccan first.

Permanent residency (10-year residence card) is available after 4 years of continuous legal residence for non-EU nationals, and after 3 years for foreigners married to a Moroccan citizen.