How to get a Morocco visa from Ghana
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Ghanaian passport holders travelling to Morocco.
Visa types & fees
4 visa options for travelling to Morocco.
Business visa
Student visa
Tourist visa
Work visa
Application requirements
Documents Ghanaian applicants need to provide.
- A valid passport (must have a validity that extends the duration of the visa you are applying for by at least 6 months)
- A copy of the completed visa application form
- Proof of confirmed hotel reservation, flight bookings and travel itinerary for the entire duration of your stay in Morocco
- A copy of your round-trip or tour ticket
- Proof of your financial ability to support yourself while Morocco
- Proof of your employment
- Proof of having obtained travel insurance that covers the entire period of your trip to Morocco
- Return flight ticket
Visa type details
Tourist visa
- A visitor who wishes to visit the Kingdom of Morocco for tourism may require a tourist visa depending on his or her nationality.
- A tourist visa is issued for a period of up to 90 days.
- In case a tourist wants to stay for more than 90 days in Morocco, he or she will require a resident permit to do so.
- To be eligible for Morocco tourist visa, you must provide proof of confirmed hotel reservation, flight bookings and travel itinerary for the entire duration of your stay in Morocco.
- You will also need a formal statement of your financial situation from your bank that is less than 4 weeks old.
- Before you apply for a Morocco tourist visa, check the processing time required for the visa to be issued.
- Once you are aware of all the details regarding the application, you can go ahead with the procedure.
Business visa
- This is the type of visa issued to those intending to do business in Morocco.
- A business visa is not required for a stay of up to 90 days in Morocco.
- The traveler must be in possession of a passport valid for 6 months beyond stay and a round-trip or onward ticket.
- A visa may be required if the purpose of travel to Morocco is other than basic business meetings.
- The processing time for Moroccan business visa is usually not less than 10 business days.
- The visa application may be sent by mail or submitted either in person or by a messenger.
Work visa
- This type of visa allows foreigners to work and earn money while in Morocco.
- You can apply for a work visa before entering the country, or you can enter on a tourist or student visa and then apply for a work visa once in the country.
- Remember that foreign residents cannot work in jobs that could be filled by a Moroccan citizen.
- A lot of countries do not need a visa to travel to Morocco, but Ghana is not one of them.
- Before applying for a work visa, you will need to provide documents showing your professional skills.
- A medical certificate of less than a month old is also needed.
- Morocco is not particularly quick in dealing with paperwork, and you may need to follow up several times before the permit is issued.
- No matter where you are living and working in Morocco, you must travel to Rabat (Morocco’s capital) for to obtain the work permit.
Student visa
- If you got accepted to a school in Morocco, you are going to need to apply for a Morocco Student Visa.
- Whether you are in Morocco or outside, the process for obtaining your visa are the same, except in the matter of its submission.
- To get the process started, you need to choose a course you want to study in Morocco.
- It would be best to ensure you have gotten admitted before visiting the Embassy.
- When you are accepted by a registered educational institution in Morocco, get your confirmation of acceptance for studies (CAS) from them and gather all the documents to be submitted to the Embassy.
- To qualify for entry to the Moroccan under a student visa, one needs to get a minimum score of 40 points for your application to be considered.
- The documentary evidence you need to is the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) reference number, which will be given to you by your education provider.
- Note that before a visa can be issued, all non-immigrant visa applicants, including for student visas, must demonstrate strong social and economic ties to their country of residence such that compel their return after a temporary study stay in Morocco.
Where to apply
Morocco embassy & visa application centers in Ghana.
Accra
| Day | Opens | Closes |
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| Thu | 09:00 | 16:00 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best time of the year to travel to Morocco?
The country is at its most beautiful in spring (mid-March to May) when the landscape is green and lush, making for spectacular mountain hiking. Morocco is also lovely in Autumn (September to October) when temperatures are very pleasant.
Can you wear shorts in Morocco?
You might see young men or boys wearing shorts, but as a general rule, long pants are most common. Moroccan men also usually wear collared shirts. Sleeveless T-shirts are not worn, especially in the more rural areas.
Can I travel to Morocco without visa?
A lot of countries do not need a visa to travel to Morocco, but Ghana is not one of them.
How safe is Morocco?
In truth, Morocco is a safe place to visit. There's only really small crimes there (scams and pickpockets) and you're unlikely to be assaulted or seriously hurt as a tourist in the country.
How long does it take to get a visa to Morocco?
Typically, a visa takes anywhere from 2 days to 15 days to process in the Morocco Embassy/Consulate depending on the consulate.