British (UK) Citizens Embassy Appointment for Marriage in Morocco is required and you should book this appointment before coming to Morocco as booking slots at the British Embassy and consulate can be fully booked weeks and up to months in some circumstances.

The documents that will be provided to you by the British (UK) Embassy for getting Married in Morocco

  Certificate of Capacity to Marry

The certificate for Capacity to Marry may also be known as, certificate of No Impediment and/or the Eligibility to Marry certificate. These are all the same thing. This document shows to the Moroccan courts that you are not currently married and are getting married at your own free will. This document must be legalized by the Ministry of Interior in Rabat and then translated to Arabic. 

  Notarized Copy of your Passport

Your embassy will provide a Notarized copy of your passport. This document issued by the British embassy will also be accepted in Morocco as your Affidavit of Nationality so you do not need a separate document proving your nationality. This document doe’s not need translating to Arabic. 

Location of the British (UK) Embassy and Consulate

In Morocco there is a British Embassy located in Rabat and a British consulate located in Marrakech. 

 Rabat – 28 Avenue S.A.R. Sidi Mohammed, Souissi 10105, Rabat

 Marrakech – 292, Marrakech 40000

How to book your Appointment

To obtain the Certificate of Capacity to marry and the Notarized Copy of your passport from the British Embassy in Rabat or Marrakech you must book an appointment for Notarial Services.

To check availability of appointments and to book select the location below.

Rabat Appointments: https://www.book-consular-appointment.service.gov.uk/TimeSelection?location=52&service=13

Marrakech Appointments: https://www.book-consular-appointment.service.gov.uk/TimeSelection?location=54&service=13

What you need to take with you to the appointment

You will need to take your British Passport with you to the appointment. Additionally you must take your spouse national ID card or their passport. This can either be the physical document or a clear photo. If taking the National ID card ensure you have the photo of both back and front of the card. 

Can my spouse attend the appointment with you?

Yes! They are welcome to attend the appointment with you on the day.

What you need to do next after you obtain the Certificate of Capacity to Marry & Notarized copy of your passport.

You must get these documents legalized by the Ministry of Interior in Rabat, Morocco as soon as you can. If your consulate appointment was in Marrakech you will need to make travel arrangements to to go to Rabat to complete this formality. After these documents have been legalized you need to translate the Certificate of Capacity to Marry. The certified copy of your passport does not need translating. 

Translating the Certificate of Capacity to Marry

We provide same-day certified and sworn English to Arabic document translation services. After you have legalized your capacity to marry by the Ministry of Interior you can simply send us a clear photo by email or WhatsApp. The Arabic translation will be available for pickup near Rabat 3-4 hours later on the same day.

We are able to speed up the process for marriage in Morocco to ensure you have a complete file ready to submit to the adoul/court with translating your other documents required for marriage before you come to Morocco, Birth Certificate, Letter of Employment, ACRO Criminal Record and Divorce Certificate (if applicable).

In Person Assistance is available

We provide In-Person Assistance to help you with all the formalities including legalizing your Embassy documents with the Ministry of Interior and all other paperwork required for Marriage in Morocco. 

Using In Person Assistance we will save you time, uncomplicate the process of Marriage in Morocco and get everything you need prepared fast. We will ensure you have a complete file ready so submit to the Adoul and courts within 1 day.

Further Information

We are here to help you every step of the way. Feel free to chat with us via WhatsApp or send us an email if you have any questions about the embassy appointment or the process of Marriage in Morocco.