Morocco visa requirements for Malians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Malians visiting Morocco

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Moroccan Visa.

  • 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.

Morocco Visa for Malians

Facts about Morocco

Morocco is a north American country, with a population of 34 million people, bordering the Atlantic ocean and Mediterranean sea. Just the sight of the amazing water fall, camel trek, the overnight stays in the Sahara and the mountainous region where one can hike gives an amazing feeling to consider traveling to Morocco. 

Types of Morocco Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Business visa 2-15 days 90 days
Work visa 2-15 days 90 days
Student visa 2-15 days 90 days
Tourist visa 2-15 days 90 days

General Requirements for Morocco Visa

  • 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.
Morocco Business visa Morocco Work visa Morocco Student visa Morocco Tourist visa

Morocco Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Applicants applying for a tourist visa intends to visit Morocco for the purpose of tourism.
  • Morocco Tourist visa is subdivided into single-entry and multiple-entry visas.
  • You are expected to have a passport with at least six-month validity.
  • Holders of a Tourist Visa can visit their friends and family living in the country.
  • The tourist visa is issued for a period of up to 90 days.
  •  The traveller can only stay for more than 90 days in Morocco with a resident permit. 
  • When you overstay your visa without having an extension of stay, you will need to appear before a judge prior to departing Morocco.
  • Applicants are to show proof of confirmed hotel reservations if they are not staying with a host in Morocco. 
  • As a Malian applying for a Moroccan tourist visa, you are expected to provide a  bank statement of not more than four weeks old. This will prove that you are capable of supporting yourself financially during your stay in Morocco.  
  • Holders of this type of visa are not allowed to take up any course of study whether full or part-time.
  • Employed applicants have to provide a letter from their employer in Mali.  The letter should state the duration of stay and that your employer is aware of your leave.
  • A proof of your travel insurance that covers the entire period of your trip to Morocco is one of the requirements for the visa processing. 
  • Minors are required to present the original copy of their birth certificate. Minors who are travelling without their parents or with one of their parents are required to have a letter of consent signed by both their parents.
  • You must provide a document that proves your family ties to your home country and to show you plan to return after your visa expires. 
  • Receipt of paid visa application fees should be provided.
  • Malians are not allowed to take payment for any work rendered.
  • If the employer or company would be responsible for your expenses, it should be stated in the invitation letter.
  • A copy of an invitation letter from the company should be provided stating the company addresses and the reason for your visit. 

Morocco Work Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • 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 Mali is not one of them.
  • Before applying for a work visa, you will need to provide documents showing your professional skills. These skills must match the role for which you have been employed in.
  • A medical certificate of not 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) to obtain the work permit.
  • If accommodation is provided by the employer, the employer must provide a certificate to confirm he is taking up the housing costs.
  • Proof that the visa fees have been fully paid must be provided.
  • Certified copies of your employment contract should also be submitted during the visa application.
  • The residence permit is valid for one year and must be renewed before its expiry date. 

Morocco Student Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • 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 is 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 their application.
  • 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 stays in Morocco.

Morocco Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • 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 a 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.
  • A guarantee covering medical and possible repatriation expenses would be requested.
  • Applicants are advised to apply for a tourist visa at least 6 weeks in advance of the planned travel date so that there is enough time for the application procedure to be completed in time.
  • Visitors who intend to stay for more than 90 days in the Kingdom of Morocco must request permission to extend the duration of their stay.
  • They must make the request at the nearest Police Precinct to their place of residence in Morocco.

Morocco Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Business visa

34.00 (USD)

Work visa

34.00 (USD)

Student visa

34.00 (USD)

Tourist visa

34.00 (USD)

Morocco Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Mali

Location

Address

Bamako

Moroccan Embassy in Bamako, Badalabougou - est Rue 25, Porte 80, Bamako - Mali.

sifamli@afribone.com.ml

(+223) 222 2123

Frequently Asked Questions

Are dollars accepted in Morocco?

Morocco is still a cash-based economy. Euros and dollars (US and CAD - not Australian) are always accepted in Morocco.

What language is spoken in Morocco?

The two official languages of Morocco are Modern Standard Arabic and Amazigh (Berber). Moroccan Arabic (known as Darija) is the spoken native vernacular. The languages of prestige in Morocco are Arabic in its Classical and Modern Standard Forms and French, the latter of which serves as a second language for many Moroccans.

What is the currency to take to Morocco?

The official currency in Morocco is Dirham. While foreign currencies like dollars and euros are often widely accepted in a large number of shops, hotels, and restaurants, other nations' currencies might not.

Can I hold hands with my partner in Morocco?

Moroccans are very loving in private. It is very uncommon and frowned on to show a lot of affection in public. Holding hands is fine but the more rural you are, the more frowned on public displays of affection are.