Freshness tracker · MAMorocco

Citizenship by marriage confirmed — 5 years post-marriage for foreign spouses

In force Citizenship

The long-standing citizenship-by-marriage pathway continues to operate. Foreign spouses of Moroccan citizens can apply for Moroccan citizenship after 5 years of continuous marriage. Dual citizenship is permitted for those acquiring Moroccan citizenship by naturalisation or marriage — a contrast with many peer countries.

Who it affects

Foreign spouses of Moroccan citizens.

Sources

Primary: Direction Générale de la Sûreté Nationale ↗

Verified 2026-04-19 · methodology · report a correction