Can you keep your Morocco citizenship when you become a U.S. citizen?
Allowed
Yes, in general
Moroccan citizens who become U.S. citizens generally keep their Moroccan citizenship, since Morocco has allowed dual nationality since 1958.
What the law says
- Morocco has allowed nationals to hold dual nationalities since 1958.
- Moroccan nationals can renounce their nationality only with the approval of the authorities.
- Moroccans of origin may lose nationality for working on behalf of another country without permission of Moroccan authorities.
- Naturalized Moroccans may be denaturalized for disloyalty, crimes against the state, ordinary crimes, refusal of military service, or fraud in the naturalization petition.
- Persons who previously had nationality and wish to repatriate must formally request reinstatement.
“Morocco has allowed nationals to hold dual nationalities, since 1958.”
What about the U.S. side?
The United States allows dual citizenship. At the oath ceremony you promise to renounce allegiance to other countries, but U.S. law does not make you formally give up your other passport. The question is only whether Morocco lets you keep yours.
Source: Moroccan nationality law (Wikipedia, summarized on 2026-11-11). Laws change — confirm with the Morocco embassy or consulate before your oath ceremony. This is not legal advice.
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