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Morocco

Visa

Visa required

Vaccinations

None required

Currency

Moroccan Dirham (MAD)

Time zones

No UTC/GMT offset (2 hours behind South Africa)

Dialing code

+ 212

Best time to go

October to April

Drinking water

Mains water in hotels and towns is safe to drink. Outside of the main towns, water may be contaminated. Bottled water is available. Milk is unpasteurised.

Visa guide

Visa requirements

Visas are required by SA passport holders.

  • Visas are to be applied for through the Moroccan Embassy. Applicants living outside of Gauteng can apply for a visa with an affidavit (courier service and/or a designated person).
  • SA passholders may also be applied for online in limited circumstances: www.acces-maroc.ma

REQUIREMENTS

  • Entry visa application form into the Kingdom of Morocco;
  • Two identity photographs in colour on white background (4 X 3 cm) showing the features of the face clearly;
  • Identity card or residence permit or any document that proves the address;
  • Valid passport: The validity of the passport or the travel document must be longer than the duration of stay;
  • A photocopy of the passport (pages indicating the identity & the validity);
  • Bank statement;
  • Or attestation of invitation duly legalized, in case of family visit, including guarantee of covering medical and possible repatriation expenses
  • Or request from an authorized travel agency or recommendation of the Ministry of Tourism or the representation of the Moroccan National Tourist Office.
  • A return ticket with confirmed reservation;
  • Travel Insurance;
  • A hotel booking, or Introduction of a “Voucher”;
  • Chancery fees.

Issuing authorities

Embassy of Morocco in South Africa
799 Francis Baard St, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083
Tel: +27 (0)12 343 0230
Email: sifmapre@mwebbiz.co.za
Web: mconsulat.ma/

Hours: 09:00-16:00
Visa Applications: Mon-Thurs: 09:00 - 11:00
Collections: 13:30-15:30 (during Ramadan:13:00-14:00)

Visa processing time

Embassy: Minimum of 10 working days.

Visa cost

Please contact the embassy directly for visa costs.

SA representative

South African Embassy
34 Rue des Saadiens, Rabat
Tel: +21 253 768 9159 / +21 253 770 0874
E-mail: safricamissionrabat@gmail.com

Health / vaccinations

Compulsory: None
Recommended Travel Vaccines: Hepatitis A & B, Rabies, Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio

Public holidays

2026: Jan 1, 11, 14; Mar 20-21; May 1, 27-28; Jun 17; Jul 30; Aug 14, 20-21, 26-27; Nov 6, 18

Please check with relevant authorities for the latest updates before travel.

Last updated: 28 July 2026