Adoption Agencies and Information for Morocco

The adoption of a Moroccan child by United States citizens who wish to raise the child in the United States is a complex project, largely because it involves satisfying the requirements of several government agencies, both in the U.S. and in Morocco.  In can be quite difficult to adopt a child in Morocco. However, there are several orphanages in Morocco that have a record of arranging for the adoption by non-Moroccans of Moroccan children. In order to adopt a child in Morocco, you must become officially Moslem and obtain a document to that effect from the appropriate religious authorities in Morocco.

Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco
1605 21st Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20009
Phone: (202) 462-7979 to 7982

For more information about adoption from this country and about adoption agencies that can assist you, please visit the websites below.  Prospective adoptive parents are advised to fully research any of the adoption agencies they plan to use for adoption services.

The U.S. Department of State: Morocco Adoption and Adoption Agencies
The U.S. Department of State: Authentications Office
Child Citizenship Act of 2000
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
U.S. Foreign travel registration
U.S. Government Consular Information Sheets

*Footnote: The Joint Council for International Children’s Services (JCICS) is one of the oldest and largest membership associations of licensed non-profit international adoption agencies.  All of the above adoption agencies are listed as members of JCICS.