US Mission Morocco

What US Mission Morocco does

U.S. Mission Morocco is the official bilateral diplomatic representation of the United States government in the Kingdom of Morocco, operating under the U.S. Department of State. It comprises the U.S. Embassy in Rabat (Km 5.7, Avenue Mohamed VI, Souissi), which handles political and diplomatic relations, and the U.S. Consulate General in Casablanca, which delivers consular services, visa processing, and commercial facilitation. The Mission serves three primary constituencies: U.S. citizens residing in or traveling through Morocco (passport issuance, notarial services, emergency assistance, and security alerts via STEP enrollment), Moroccan nationals seeking entry to the United States (nonimmigrant and immigrant visa processing), and U.S. businesses pursuing trade or investment in Morocco (Foreign Commercial Service matchmaking, market intelligence, and export advocacy). Additional functions include the Foreign Agricultural Service, Public Affairs and cultural programming through Dar America (educational advising, STEM, English language, EducationUSA), American Spaces in Oujda and other cities, and oversight of the Millennium Challenge Corporation compact window.

The Mission's technology stack is limited to standard U.S. Department of State platforms: the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) for security alerts, Visa Navigator for online appointment scheduling, and a Web-Based Electronic Auction platform for surplus property sales. No proprietary technology or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed. The Mission is funded through U.S. Congressional appropriations to the Department of State; it does not operate as a commercial revenue-generating entity. Consular fees (e.g., $50 per notarial seal) are statutory and standardized across all U.S. missions worldwide. Leadership consists of Ambassador Duke Buchan III, Deputy Chief of Mission Ben Ziff, Consul General Marissa Scott, and a team of commercial specialists and cultural affairs staff. The Mission traces continuous diplomatic relations to 1777, with the 1786 Treaty of Marrakech representing the first U.S. treaty with any Arab, Muslim, or African state.

Name

US Mission Morocco

Legal name

U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Morocco

Website

https://ma.usembassy.gov

Company type

Public

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

U.S. Mission Morocco is the official U.S. diplomatic mission in Morocco, comprising the Embassy in Rabat and the Consulate General in Casablanca. It provides consular services to U.S. citizens, visa processing to Moroccan nationals, and trade facilitation for U.S. businesses, operating under the U.S. Department of State.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diplomatic and Consular Services

NAICS

National Security and International Affairs (928), International Affairs (92812)

SIC

Foreign Governments (8888)

akta.pro primary industry

Consular Services & Citizen Assistance (BPAIAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Visa, Immigration Liaison & Travel Document Policy (Foreign Affairs) (BPAIAIAL), Business Visa Application & Processing Services (THACAKAA), International Student Onboarding & Pre-Departure Orientation Services (EDAIACAG)

Keywords

• Consular services
• Visa processing
• Passport services
• Trade facilitation
• Diplomatic services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rabat

HQ country

Morocco

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Consular Fees: The Mission collects statutory fees for consular services including visa applications, passport services, and notarial services. These fees are set by U.S. law and regulation.
2. Commercial Service Facilitation: The U.S. Foreign Commercial Service facilitates trade between U.S. companies and Moroccan businesses through matchmaking, trade missions, and market intelligence services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The U.S. Mission in Morocco provides official U.S. government consular, commercial, cultural, and diplomatic services through its Embassy in Rabat and Consulate General in Casablanca. Core offerings include nonimmigrant and immigrant visa processing for Moroccan nationals, U.S. passport issuance and renewal for American citizens, notarial and authentication services, 24/7 emergency consular assistance, and American Citizen Services. It also delivers trade promotion through the U.S. Foreign Commercial Service and U.S. Foreign Agricultural Service, and cultural/educational programming through American Spaces (Dar America) covering STEM education, English-language learning, and EducationUSA advising.

Product overview

US Mission Morocco is a diplomatic mission consisting of the U.S. Embassy in Rabat and the U.S. Consulate General in Casablanca, providing consular, commercial, and cultural services. The mission offers core consular services including visa processing, passport services, notarial services, and emergency assistance for U.S. citizens. Commercial services include U.S. Foreign Commercial Service (trade promotion) and U.S. Foreign Agricultural Service (agricultural exports). Cultural programming is delivered through American Spaces including Dar America, which provides STEM education, English language learning, and EducationUSA advising. The mission also supports economic development through the Millennium Challenge Corporation Compact.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dar America: Cultural center providing STEM education, EducationUSA advising, cultural exchange programs, and a bridge connecting Moroccan youth, professionals, and families to American values and opportunities.

Products and services

• U.S. Visa Services Nonimmigrant and immigrant visa processing for Moroccan and other nationals seeking travel, study, work, or immigration to the United States, scheduled via the Visa Navigator appointment system at the Consulate General in Casablanca.
• U.S. Passport Services Passport issuance, renewal, and emergency travel document services for U.S. citizens residing in or visiting Morocco, processed at the Consulate General in Casablanca.
• Notarial Services Notarization and authentication services available by appointment to all nationalities at $50 USD per notary seal, with select government-to-government documents performed free of charge.
• Emergency Assistance for U.S. Citizens 24/7 emergency consular assistance for U.S. citizens in distress in Morocco, supported by STEP enrollment and dedicated U.S.-based emergency phone lines.
• American Citizen Services Consular services for U.S. citizens in Morocco including birth registration, voter registration, federal benefits support, and other routine documentation.
• U.S. Foreign Commercial Service Trade Facilitation Trade promotion and export assistance for U.S. companies, including trade counseling, partner searches, market intelligence, government-tender support, and commercial advocacy in Morocco.
• U.S. Foreign Agricultural Service Trade Support Agricultural trade services that link U.S. agriculture to the Moroccan market, identifying problems, providing solutions, and advancing export opportunities through the AgRabat office.
• American Spaces / Dar America Cultural and Educational Programming Cultural and educational programming delivered through American Spaces including Dar America and American Space Oujda, offering STEM education, English-language learning, EducationUSA advising, and cultural exchange activities.
• Boarding Foils Travel Document Service Travel document service for lawful permanent residents of the United States who have lost, stolen, or expired Green Cards, allowing return to the United States.
• Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) Free online enrollment system for U.S. citizens traveling or residing abroad to receive real-time security alerts and enable the Consulate to contact them in emergencies.
• Web-Based Electronic Auction Platform Online auction platform for U.S. Mission surplus property, vehicles, and equipment, enabling remote bidding without physical presence.

Quantifiable outcome

• Morocco's MCC Compact expected to impact approximately 600,000 direct beneficiary households
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and supporting.

• Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMorocco signed a five-year, $697.5 million Compact with MCC to stimulate economic growth through investments in fruit tree productivity, small-scale fishers, artisan crafts, financial services, and enterprise support. The Compact is implemented by Agence du Partenariat pour le Progrès (APP), a Moroccan public institution.
• U.S. Foreign Commercial Service MoroccocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration, offering export promotion services through 108 U.S. Export Assistance Centers and 72 international offices. Supports U.S. companies in identifying export opportunities, government tenders, trade shows, and partner searches.
• U.S. Foreign Agricultural Service MoroccocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLinks U.S. agriculture to the world through a global network of 98 offices covering 177 countries, staffed by agricultural attachés who identify problems, provide solutions, and advance opportunities for U.S. agriculture.
• SelectUSAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerU.S. government initiative showcasing the United States as the world's premier business location, providing access to federal and state-level programs and services for business investment.
• Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture between Department of State and U.S. private sector established in 1985 to interact on overseas security problems. Objectives include liaison between public and private sector security officials, information exchange, and risk mitigation for American private sector interests worldwide.
• Agence du Partenariat pour le Progrès (APP)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoroccan public institution responsible for managing and executing MCC's projects under the $697.5 million Compact. Distinguished by responsible social and environmental practices, public participation, gender assessment, and rigorous monitoring and evaluation.
• American Chamber of Commerce in MoroccosupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal U.S. business support organization providing networking and support for U.S. companies investing or trading with Morocco.
• U.S. Export Assistance CenterscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor108 U.S. Export Assistance Centers throughout the United States providing advice and support on exporting, with trade specialists trained to assist U.S. companies with export promotion needs.
• U.S. Department of StatecoreOthersParent organization providing policy direction, funding, and oversight for the U.S. Mission in Morocco as part of the global diplomatic network.
• Moroccan GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBilateral cooperation on political, economic, security, and cultural matters. Morocco is a key strategic partner in North Africa and the Arab world, with 248+ years of continuous diplomatic relations since 1777.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Egypt: U.S. diplomatic mission in another key Arab/North African partner country with similar structure (Embassy in Cairo, Consulate in Alexandria) providing consular, commercial, and cultural services. Directly comparable as a U.S. Department of State mission operating in a strategic Arab country with significant visa caseloads and bilateral programs.
• U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Tunisia: U.S. diplomatic mission in neighboring North Africa with overlapping consular, commercial, and security cooperation mandates. Comparable scale, target audience mix (U.S. citizens abroad + local visa applicants), and reliance on a single Embassy-plus-Consulate structure.
• U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Jordan: U.S. diplomatic mission in a key Arab ally with similar service mix including visa processing, MCC programming, and significant educational/cultural exchange programs. Directly comparable as a U.S. State Department mission in an Arab partner country with substantial U.S. foreign assistance.
• U.S. Embassy Algeria: U.S. diplomatic mission in neighboring Algeria with similar North African regional context, consular service profile, and trade facilitation mandate. Comparable as a U.S. State Department mission with overlapping regional priorities and visa applicant demographics.

Emerging players

• VFS Global: Private-sector outsourced visa services and consular logistics provider that partners with multiple governments to handle visa application intake and biometrics. Comparable as a service provider in the visa processing value chain, though it operates as a contractor rather than an issuing authority.
• TLScontact: Private-sector visa application center operator (owned by Teleperformance) that supports consular missions in multiple countries. Comparable as a complementary/outsourced service provider in the visa services domain, though it does not perform the issuing function itself.

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Department of State: Parent organization of the U.S. Mission in Morocco. The State Department sets policy, funding, and operational standards for all U.S. missions worldwide and is the umbrella under which the Moroccan mission operates. Comparable as the institutional architect and funder of all consular, visa, and diplomatic services.
• U.S. Commercial Service (International Trade Administration): U.S. Department of Commerce agency that operates the Foreign Commercial Service embedded in the U.S. Mission in Morocco. Comparable as the broader U.S. government trade promotion apparatus; the Moroccan mission's commercial service is a regional node of this larger network covering 72 international offices.

Others

• Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC): U.S. foreign assistance agency funding the $697.5M Morocco Compact. Comparable as a strategic partner organization whose programs are facilitated through the diplomatic mission and directly linked to the mission's economic development mandate.
• EducationUSA: U.S. Department of State global network providing advising and programming for international students, including through the U.S. Mission in Morocco's EducationUSA advising at Dar America. Comparable as a program network operating through the same diplomatic mission infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/usembmorocco
• Facebookfacebook.com/USEmbassyMorocco
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/usembassymorocco

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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