Drugs in Morocco: what are the rules for travelers?

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Drugs — Morocco

What travelers need to know about drugs in Morocco. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.

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Drugs in Morocco: prohibited — what is legal at home can be a serious crime here.

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Drugs are illegal in Morocco and penalties for drug offences are severe, including long-term prison sentences.

The prosecutor can automatically appeal in drug cases; foreigners are detained pending trial.

§ Australian DFAT Smartraveller — Morocco

Verified Jul 12, 2026

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