Information for Travelers
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Message to US Citizens: Demonstrations, November 23, 2012
An organized demonstration will take place on Sunday, November 25th in support of the Palestinian people in downtown Rabat beginning at 10 a.m. The march is expected to start at Bab El Had Square Full Text »
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Statement for Visas and Passport applications
The U.S. Consulate wishes to remind all visa applicants, as well as U.S. citizens who wish to apply for U.S. passports and/or Consular Reports of Birth Abroad, that there is no charge for the forms used to make these applications. They are available free on-line. We strongly discourage the use Full Text »
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WORLDWIDE CAUTION, January 25, 2012
The Department of State has issued this Worldwide Caution to update information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. U.S. citizens are reminded to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness. This replaces the Worldwide Caution dated July 26, 2011, to provide updated information Full Text »
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2012 Election Cycle - Dec. 19, 2011
Be an active voter. Start thinking about your participation in the U.S. 2012 elections today! The Consular Section staff at the U.S. Consulate in Casablanca is ready to assist with completing your Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) -- the form you need to complete this year to participate in the 2012 elections as an overseas absentee voter. Our purpose is to inform and educate you about your voting rights, to ensure you are able to exercise your right to participate in elections for federal offices (President, Vice President, Senator, and Representative), and to assist you with voting in state or local elections, if allowed by your state. Full text »
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Appointments Required for Routine Consular Services
This message is a friendly reminder to U.S. citizens traveling or residing in Morocco that the American Citizen Services section at the U.S. Consulate in Casablanca requires appointments for routine consular services. This is a follow-up to our message earlier this year announcing the change from open hours to a scheduled appointment system. Full Message »
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Worldwide Travel Alert - Iran Plot - Oct. 12, 2011
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens of the potential for anti-U.S. actions following the disruption of a plot, linked to Iran, to commit a significant terrorist act in the United States. This Travel Alert expires on January 11, 2012. Full message »
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Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens - Travel Alert - Oct. 1, 2011
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the potential for retaliation against U.S. citizens and interests following the deaths of key figures in the terrorist group al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula on September 30. This Travel Alert expires on November 30, 2011. Full message »
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Message for U.S. Citizens - Changes to Filing I-130 Petitions Overseas
Effective August 15, 2011, petitioners residing overseas will no longer be able to routinely file Forms I-130, Petitions for Alien Relative, with U.S. Embassies and Consulates except in locations where U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has a public counter presence within the Embassy or Consulate. Petitioners residing overseas in countries where USCIS does not have a public counter presence will be required, starting August 15, 2011, to file their Forms I-130 by mail with the USCIS Chicago lockbox. U.S. Embassies and Consulates that do not have a USCIS presence will only be able to accept and process Forms I-130 in exceptional circumstances, as outlined below. Full message »
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Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens - Worldwide Caution - July 26, 2011
The Department of State has issued this Worldwide Caution to update information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. U.S. citizens are reminded to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness. This replaces the Worldwide Caution dated January 31, 2011, to provide updated information on security threats and terrorist activities worldwide. Full message »
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Demonstrations - June 3, 2011
We believe there is a strong likelihood for demonstrations this Sunday throughout Morocco. Recent demonstrations in several Moroccan cities have been subdued with the use of force. U.S. citizens are urged to remain alert to local security developments and be vigilant regarding their personal security. It is best to avoid all demonstrations, as even peaceful ones can quickly become unruly and a foreigner could become a target of harassment or worse. If caught in a demonstration, remain calm and move away immediately when provided the opportunity.
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Independence Day Invitation - July 3, 2011
This Warden Message invites U.S. citizens living in Morocco to a traditional Independence Day Celebration to be held in Rabat on Sunday, July 3, 2011 from 11am – 5pm. This event is open to U.S. Citizens, their guests, and all U.S. Embassy/U.S. Consulate employees. Join us at the Rabat American School to swim, play softball, and enjoy American food and musical entertainment. There will be a 10 dhs per person cover charge, paid upon entering the school campus.
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Worldwide Travel Alert - May 2, 2011
The U.S. Department of State alerts U.S. citizens traveling and residing abroad to the enhanced potential for anti-American violence given recent counter-terrorism activity in Pakistan. Given the uncertainty and volatility of the current situation, U.S. citizens in areas where recent events could cause anti-American violence are strongly urged to limit their travel outside of their homes and hotels and avoid mass gatherings and demonstrations. U.S. citizens should stay current with media coverage of local events and be aware of their surroundings at all times. This Travel Alert expires August 1, 2011. Full message »
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Terrorist-Detonated Bomb in Marrakesh - Friday, April 29, 2011
We wish to express our deepest sympathy to the victims and families of the April 28 terrorist-detonated bomb in Marrakesh. To our knowledge, no U.S. citizens were killed or injured in the attack. We will continue to monitor the situation and share additional relevant information as it becomes available. U.S. citizens needing assistance should call the U.S. Consulate General in Casablanca at 0661-79-70-00 or after hours at 0661-13-19-39. Full Message »
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Explosion in Marrakesh - Thursday, April 28, 2011
We are concerned about the explosion today in Marrakesh and express our deepest sympathy for the victims and their families. We have no information at this point that any U.S. citizens were among those killed or injured. U.S. consular staff have been sent to Marrakesh to assist as appropriate. We urge U.S. citizens to avoid Djemaa el-Fna square for the time being in order not to impede the Moroccan authorities’ rescue operations and investigation. U.S. citizens needing assistance should call the U.S. Consulate General in Casablanca at 0661-79-70-00 or after hours at 0661-13-19-39. Full message »
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Warden Message - Demonstrations March 20, 2011
We believe that large demonstrations will take place throughout Morocco on March 20, 2011. Turnout is uncertain and hard to predict. Downtown areas of some cities may be restricted. It will be prudent to expect road closures and traffic jams. Full Message »
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Warden Message – Demonstrations February 20, 2011
There are several demonstrations planned in various cities on February 20, 2011. Normally, the government of Morocco requires that all demonstrations be authorized in order to allow them to take place. While some of the demonstrations have been authorized, the Consulate’s best indication at this point is that several demonstrations on February 20 will not receive authorization; we do not expect, however, the government to use force against the demonstrators unless the protests become violent.
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Worldwide Caution - February 01, 2011
The Department of State has issued this Worldwide Caution to update information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. U.S. citizens are reminded to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness. This replaces the Worldwide Caution dated August 12, 2010, to provide updated information on security threats and terrorist activities worldwide. Full text »
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Revised CRBA and new CRBA production procedures
The Department of State is pleased to announce the introduction of a redesigned Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA, or Form FS-240). The redesigned CRBA, which is an official record confirming that a child born abroad to a U.S. citizen parent or parents acquired U.S. citizenship at birth and serves as proof of citizenship, has been updated with a variety of state-of-the-art security features to help prevent fraud and identity theft. Full Message »
U.S. Citizen Services Hours
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The U.S. Consulate General in Casablanca, Morocco, provides routine consular services by appointment to all U.S. citizens visiting or resident in Morocco.
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR PASSPORT, BIRTH, NOTARY OR OTHER SERVICES.Telephone inquiries and emergency services are from 8:00 to 17:00 Monday through Friday at (212) 0522-26-71-51. Our fax number is (212) 0522-29-77-01. For after-hour emergencies, please call (212) 661-13-19-39. DURING RAMADAN, PHONE HOURS WILL BE FROM 8:00 TO 13:00.