I have a 16 hour layover in Morocco - can I leave the airport and go back in through customs?

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I am a US citizen traveling from New York to Ghana. I have a 16 hour layover in Morocco and want to make sure that if I leave the airport I will be allowed to go back through customs to board my last flight.



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Usually the problem isn't getting back out of the country, but getting in (there are exceptions to this, such as countries where exit visas are required).

According to the Consulate General of the Kingdom of Morocco in New York, citizens of the USA do not need a visa to visit Morocco for a stay up to 90 days. This would allow you to leave the airport during your stopover. Be sure to allow sufficient time to return to the airport before your next flight!




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Can you leave the airport and come back if you have a long layover?

Yes, you can leave the airport during domestic layovers. For instance, if you're a US citizen and have a layover within the country, it is legal and safe to leave the airport. Be aware that you'll probably be getting two boarding passes if the domestic layover is more than an hour.

Can you leave International airport during layover?

In theory, absolutely! In practice, whether you leave the airport during a layover is tricky. If you're traveling domestically, you won't have to worry about customs or visas, but you're still leaving the airport, and returning gives you zero priorities over other passengers who are checking in on that flight.

When you have a layover do you have to go back through security?

For most domestic layovers, you won't have to go through security again. However, some airports have separate security checkpoints for each terminal, so if you land in one terminal and your next flight is in another, you would have to go through security again.

Can you leave the airport during a 12 hour layover?

Yes, you can leave the airport during a layover, provided your passport allows you visa-free entry to the country you're in and you have enough time between flights. In fact, some people intentionally book flights with longer layovers (which are often cheaper) so they get to see a new city.



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