Alterations in Moroccan diplomatic services offered to foreigners

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has announced changes to its notarial and documentary services for British nationals in Morocco.

From April 7, 2014, notarial and documentary services will only be available at the British Embassy in Rabat. This decision is part of the FCO's Consular Strategy 2013-2016, which aims to streamline and simplify these services.

Staff at Honorary Consulates in Agadir, Tangier, and Marrakech will no longer provide these services. However, local lawyers may be able to provide services that are not available from the FCO. It is recommended to check the FCO's guide for notarial and documentary services before seeking services to ensure they can be obtained from the FCO.

Appointments are required to visit the Consular Section at the British Embassy in Rabat. They are available from 0800-1200, Monday to Friday. If traveling to Rabat from far away and unable to attend the Embassy during the specified hours, email [email protected] website for accommodation at a mutually convenient time.

The FCO's guide for notarial and documentary services details what services they can provide. Services not listed in the guide may not be provided by the FCO. If a service not listed is required, the FCO can be contacted for advice via email at [email protected] website.

The FCO is implementing these changes to concentrate resources on helping vulnerable and distressed British nationals. The name of the British diplomat who coordinates changes in the services of British embassies for British citizens abroad is not explicitly stated in the provided search results.

The FCO encourages all British nationals in Morocco to check the latest updates on their website before seeking notarial and documentary services.