Mixed marriage in Morocco
Mixed marriage can be defined as a marriage entered into between a man and a woman of different nationalities, regardless of their religion. Thus, the marriage of a Moroccan Muslim man to a woman of the same Moroccan nationality is not considered mixed, even if their religions differ, since they share the same nationality.
When is a marriage considered mixed?
For example, the marriage of a Moroccan Muslim man to a Spanish or French woman is considered mixed, as is the marriage of a Moroccan Muslim woman to a foreign man. The determining criterion is therefore essentially the difference in nationality between the two parties, not a difference in religion.
Specific features of mixed marriage
Mixed marriage in Morocco is subject to additional conditions and documents compared with an ordinary marriage between two Moroccans, particularly regarding the foreign party's documents (certificate of capacity to marry, criminal record certificate specific to foreigners, certificate of residence...), which must be legalized and translated by a sworn translator into Arabic.
Marriage of Moroccans living abroad
Given the particular situation of Moroccans living abroad, they can get married either before the Moroccan consulate in their country of residence, or before adouls in Morocco through a special power of attorney. For more details on the documents specific to each situation, feel free to contact our agency in Tangier.