In force 1 Jan 2024
Citizenship by marriage confirmed — 5 years post-marriage for foreign spouses
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.
Direction Générale de la Sûreté Nationale ↗ · verified 2026-04-19