Is there a long-stay or digital-nomad visa for Morocco?

Let me be straight with you, because there's a lot of outdated and wishful information online about this. As of early 2026, Morocco does not have a dedicated digital-nomad visa of the kind Portugal, Spain or Croatia offer. People talk about one being 'coming soon,' and the government has floated the idea given how many remote workers already base themselves here — but until it's officially launched and you can read the actual rules, treat it as not existing.

So how do the thousands of remote workers here actually do it? Two ways. The simplest is to live within the 90-day visa-free window and treat Morocco as a long stop on a wider circuit — many nomads spend a winter season and move on before the clock runs out. The second, for those who want to root deeper, is the carte de séjour: a proper residence card applied for at the local prefecture, requiring proof of address, means and the usual documents.

There's also the grey-zone tactic of 'visa runs' — leaving the country (Spain via the ferry, or a cheap flight) and re-entering for a fresh 90 days. People do it, but I won't pretend it's a guaranteed right; border officers have discretion, and leaning on it repeatedly can draw questions. For anything beyond a single season, the residence card is the clean, lawful route, and worth the paperwork.

My practical guidance: if you're coming for one winter to work remotely, the 90-day stamp is almost certainly all you need and the experience is fantastic. If you're imagining a year or more, plan for the carte de séjour from the start and budget for a local fixer to navigate the prefecture. And because this is exactly the kind of rule that can change overnight, check the current visa situation with your nearest Moroccan consulate before you book anything long-term.