Morocco Passport Photo Size (35×45mm)

Morocco Passport Photo Requirements

Required Specifications

✓ Photo size: 35 × 45 mm
✓ Plain white background
✓ Taken within last 6 months
✓ Face clearly visible
✓ Neutral expression
✓ High quality print

Not Allowed

✗ Sunglasses or tinted glasses
✗ Hats (religious headwear allowed for women)
✗ Digital alterations or filters
✗ Shadows on face
✗ Blurry images
✗ Smiling with teeth showing

Biometric Passport (جواز السفر البيومتري)

Morocco issues biometric passports compliant with ICAO standards. The passport includes a chip with your biometric data including your photo.

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Size

35×45 mm standard

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Where to Apply

Local police station or online at passeport.ma

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Processing

7-15 business days

Frequently Asked Questions

What size is Morocco passport photo?

Morocco passport photo size is 35×45 mm (3.5×4.5 cm). This is the standard biometric photo size used for Moroccan passports and CIN.

Can women wear hijab in Morocco passport photo?

Yes, women can wear hijab or other religious head coverings in Moroccan passport photos. The face from chin to forehead must be clearly visible.

How many photos needed for Morocco passport?

You typically need 4 identical photos for a Moroccan passport application. It's recommended to bring extra photos in case of any issues.

How to apply for Moroccan passport online?

Visit passeport.ma to book an appointment. Complete the online form, upload documents, then visit the designated center with original documents and photos.

Morocco Passport Photo Guide — DGSN Requirements Explained

Morocco's Biometric System Raised the Bar

Morocco's shift to biometric passports brought a noticeable upgrade in photo scrutiny. The Direction Générale de la Sûreté Nationale (DGSN) now runs automated photo checks at police district offices, and what used to pass in the old handwritten passport era gets rejected almost instantly now. The specs: 35×45mm, white background, ICAO biometric standard with face height of 32-36mm from chin to crown.

For Moroccan women wearing hijab, the positioning is important but well-understood by local photo studios. The face must be fully visible from chin to forehead — no fabric crossing the jawline, no shadow cast by the scarf edge onto the cheeks. Men don't have specific facial hair restrictions, but the chin line should remain discernible through any beard.

Application Locations

Préfecture de Police, Casablanca — The largest processing center, serving the Casablanca-Settat region.
DGSN Rabat — Rue Soekarno, Rabat. Headquarters and processing for the capital region.
Commissariat de Police, Marrakech — Avenue Mohammed V. District office for passport applications.
Commissariat Tangier — Serves the Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma region.
Consulat du Maroc à Paris — 12 Rue de la Saïda, 75015 Paris (largest Moroccan consulate worldwide)
Moroccan Embassy Washington DC — 3508 International Drive NW, Washington, DC 20008

Appointments are booked through passeport.ma. The online system has significantly reduced wait times compared to the old walk-in approach.

What Causes Rejection at the Counter

Photo studio still using blue backdrops — Older Moroccan studios sometimes use pale blue backgrounds. The DGSN needs white. Specifically request "fond blanc pour le passeport biométrique."
Head covering shadow on forehead — Hijab must sit back far enough that no shadow falls on the forehead or temple area. Common in photos from small studios with a single light source.
Digital enhancement — Skin-smoothing apps and filters are increasingly common in Morocco. The biometric comparison at the commissariat will flag the discrepancy between your uploaded photo and in-person appearance.
Eyebrows not fully visible — Both eyebrows must be completely clear of hair, headscarf, or shadows. Pin back any fringe.
Photo printed at wrong DPI — The image should be at least 300 DPI for print submissions. Low-resolution prints look pixelated under the scanner and get sent back.

Pricing

A Moroccan biometric passport costs approximately MAD 500 (~$50 USD). Standard processing takes 5-15 working days depending on the office. Urgent service at certain larger offices can cut this to 2-3 days. For Moroccans abroad — and the diaspora is huge, especially in France, Spain, Italy, and Belgium — consular passport applications cost about €65-80 with processing times of 4-8 weeks.

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