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Morocco visa for South African citizens
Entry requirement
South African citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Morocco.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Morocco visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at moroccoembassy.co.za
Which Morocco visa?
Visa-free entry and short-stay visitor visa (tourism, family visit)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per stay for visa-exempt visitors; a consular short-validity visa allows stays of 1 to 90 days as decided by the consulate.
- Fee
- MAD 220
- Processing time
- Not published for consular visas; depends on the consulate. Visa-exempt visitors need no processing.
For the tourist visa, Morocco’s official sources give a standard fee of MAD 220, and applications are made on acces-maroc.ma. Processing time, as Morocco states it: Not published for consular visas; depends on the consulate. Visa-exempt visitors need no processing. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days per stay for visa-exempt visitors; a consular short-validity visa allows stays of 1 to 90 days as decided by the consulate.
Moroccan missions in South Africa
Morocco has 1 mission in South Africa, with its embassy in Pretoria.
Moroccan citizens travelling to South Africa
MoroccoSouth Africa e-Visa South Africa visa for citizens of Morocco
Travel advice for Morocco
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from South Africa to Morocco, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Morocco at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 3 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Morocco (updated 19 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Morocco (updated 2 November 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long South African citizens can stay in Morocco
How long South African citizens may stay in Morocco is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How South African citizens apply
In South Africa, applications go to the Moroccan embassy in Pretoria, or to a visa centre acting for Morocco; fees, documents and processing times are published by Morocco.
Morocco’s neighbours for South African citizens
Algeria and Spain require South African citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Moroccan citizens travelling to South Africa
Moroccan citizens need a visa for South Africa, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Morocco?
South African citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Morocco.
Where is the Moroccan embassy in South Africa?
The Moroccan embassy in South Africa is in Pretoria.
How much does the Morocco tourist visa cost?
Morocco’s official sources give a standard fee of MAD 220 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Not published for consular visas; depends on the consulate. Visa-exempt visitors need no processing.
Do Moroccan citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Moroccan citizens need a visa for South Africa, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can South African citizens enter Morocco visa-free?
No; South African citizens need a visa for Morocco obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.