Process of British Citizen Marrying a Moroccan Citizen

Certificate of no impediment (from local registry office in UK).

You don't need to obtain this in the UK if you also have an Embassy appointment in Morocco to obtain the Affirmation of marital status.

The embassy provide the Affirmation of marital status which proves the same thing as the certificate of no impediment. It's either one or the other, not both.

The problem for some is even getting an appointment at the British embassy.

If it was possible to obtain the Certificate of No Impediment from the UK that can be used in Morocco as it's the case for many other countries as many embassies do not provide this in Morocco, they obtain it before they come, then this would save a lot of time and stress for people. We are trying to make enquiries now if that is possible.

As for which other UK documents require apostle the adoul in the Moroccan partners city needs to advise.

Always talk to the adoul before coming to be sure of the requirements for documents for the city you will marry.

yes I’d agree, you don’t need the certificate of no impediment from a local authority, but as there was no clear guidance I just took it to be in the safe side. If anything, me taking it did confuse the judge a bit. But the judge is another story altogether.

Hello

Any help with the below will be greatly appreciated

I am planning to get married in morroco this summer Inshallah

I have most documents ready but struggling to find an appointment I will be in morroco for a month from 13 July, any tips on securing an appointment? Can I get the no

impediment certificate instead in the UK?

Also I live and work in Qatar  will I need a police report from qatar or the DBS is sufficient? I have also heard of a certificate of residence?

Do you also have any good recommendations for Adoul in Rabat? is there a site that has a list?

Thanks

@AH3189 Also I live and work in Qatar  will I need a police report from qatar or the DBS is sufficient? I have also heard of a certificate of residence?

It is necessary for you to request your partner to visit an adoul in Rabat in order to verify the specific document requirements. These requirements can differ not only between cities but also among different adouls within the same city.

The most reliable recommendation for an adoul would be from your partner's family. Someone within the family should have knowledge of a previous marriage and the adoul who facilitated it. Alternatively, you can search on Google using the keywords "RABAT + ADOUL" or ask your partner to visit the family court and seek a recommendation from the office there.

Regarding the exact documents needed, it is unfortunate that one person's experience may not necessarily apply to another person's situation. While a DBS check might be acceptable or ACRO and it may or may not require an apostille. Additionally, providing your criminal record from Qatar may or may not be necessary. Proof of residency is typically established through a valid residence card. Only an adoul can accurately answer these questions and determine the specific requirements for your situation.

Although I and others can provide a general guide, it may not be applicable to the adoul you ultimately choose. Therefore, it is essential to first find an adoul and obtain complete clarification on the documents they require from you.

@karim52 salaam brother. will the adoul need any other paperwork apart from the certificate that the judge gives for approval of marriage. my fiancé seems to believe that she will need to give the adoul her birth certificate, proof of ID. her birth certificate will expire by the time i go over next so just wanted to get that arranged if needed. thanks

@karim52 salaam brother. will the adoul need any other paperwork apart from the certificate that the judge gives for approval of marriage. my fiancé seems to believe that she will need to give the adoul her birth certificate, proof of ID. her birth certificate will expire by the time i go over next so just wanted to get that arranged if needed. thanks
-@MrT786

Yes she does, because the adoul writes the contract based on these documents.

@MA_O_Maroc ye i agree

Do i need to provide my birth certificate from the uk alongside all the other documents for marriage to the police or courts in morrocco?

@Zohaib191 you do

@Karim52

wow, well done Karim, a very detailed process noted for the person who asked. Top notch answer..

@MarriageInMorocco

i have a registers certificate which says i am free to marry, would i still need the document from the embassy?

i also have a letter of confirmation of residence and nationality too.

would i still need to go to the british embassy?

all my documents are apostled

I just need from morocco:

- 4 Photos

- Police Record

- Copy of passport and date arrived in morocco

- Medical certificate

@didi1998 when you say all documents, can you share which ones?

@Yasmin21

- [x] Birth Certificate

- [x] Eligibility to get married

- [x] Contract of employment

- [x] Contract of employment indefinite

- [x] ID card

- [x] Divorce

- [x] Police Record

- [x] Letter of residence and nationality

- [x] Letter of employer stating when i started working with them, my working hours and my annual salary

@didi1998 all those apostled!

Also, what did you provide for certificate of residence? And it doesn't say we need contract of employment?

@Yasmin21

on the list the court of mohammedia gave my fiance it said i need proof of employment and wage. i am from gibraltar which i am a british citizen, in gibraltar they gave me a letter of confirmation of residence and nationality

@Yasmin21

i got all my documents apositlled as a lawyer from morocco told my fiance i needed them apostil

The adoul and court where I am to be married confirmed I didn't need my documents from uk apostled and hasn't been needed since 2022. But always best to check just in case in the city/town where you will get married.

I'm going to do it anyway. Get all apostled. So much conflicting information.

I was the same which is why I went straight to the adoul and court to ask.

@mcglen262 so did mine, I'm in Marrakech. But still going to do it. Are you married now?

contact james on marriageinmorocco.com

they help people step by step..to both party you and your partner.

mention Amir (kash)

whom recommended you.

they do all the leg work and help you accordingly.

cose under £400-500 bills depending on the work you need and they meet you in  person at the court when you arrive ,they will  be there with all document ready to proceed before you book the flight..

i am going in 5-6 eeeks as i am a client

@Yasmin21

Hi 👋  Not yet, aiming to be in about 3 weeks time.

Process is so stressful isn't it?

Does anyone know how long the marriage process might take from start to finish. I'm hoping no longer than 3  weeks

@mcglen262 secretary at the court In Marrakech said two weeks. Inshallah

Thank you. I'm hoping the same length of time for myself. Good luck with your marriage plans

@mcglen262 you too

After recieving the affidavit in morroco, what is the timeframe to get the marriage done within?

@Zohaib191 3 months

does anyone know if it's easy to do walk in's for the medical check for a male? and also what does the medical check consist of?

@chapmotiv22

I'm female, but the medical check for me consisted of me sitting outside in the shade as the doctors office was busy, my finace showing them my British passport, telling them I'm healthy, and them writing on a piece of paper confirming full health! They didn't even see me!  Brilliant!

@chapmotiv22 we walked into a private clinic, waited 90 minutes, doctor scanned me to check I'm not pregnant. Gave us a certificate for that with photo of scan to confirm. Then a separate certificate for good health which I said i was well when gp asked if if have any issues. It cost 400MAD

Also - ensure they write the certificates in arabic. Doctor said fine in French (knowing the reason for them) then we went to adoul with documents who said they have to be in arabic do do insist.