Algeria visa requirements for Moroccans

Travel and visa requirements

Algerian Visa is not required for Moroccans

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • According to the provision made by the government of Algeria, citizens of Morocco can visit the country for a duration of 90 days without the need for a visa.
  • Nationals of Morocco, however, do need to have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date of arrival in Algeria. The passport should have at least two blank pages for stamping.
  • Morocco passport holders must declare at customs if they are travelling with more than 3000 Algerian dinar or foreign currency that exceeds 1000 euros (or equivalent).
  • Minors from Morocco (below 19 years) travelling to Algeria without a parent or guardian must have a letter of authorization from a parent or guardian.
  • The import of arms and ammunition for any purpose is prohibited.
  • Visitors are to show evidence of accommodation for their stay in Algeria, which could be a hotel reservation or a letter from the host who is already living in Algeria.
  • Moroccans travelling with pets (cats or dogs) must be accompanied by a veterinarian rabies inoculation certificate, issued in Morocco.
  • Morocco tourists visiting Algeria must provide a copy of their financial statement to show that they have sufficient money to take care of themselves for their entire stay in Algeria.
  • Visitors from Seychelles may not be required to provide a certificate of yellow fever vaccination, however, tourists are advised to get vaccinated on common illnesses before travelling.
  • Intending visitors hoping to travel to Algeria can do so from any international airport in Morocco. These airports can be found in Casablanca and Agadir.
  • Royal Air Maroc and Air Algerie are some of the airlines that travellers can board from Morocco to Algeria.
  • The estimated flight time from Casablanca to Algiers, Algeria is 1 hour, 40 minutes, and from Agadir, it is 4 hours, 10 minutes.
  • The Algerian Dinar is the official currency used in Algeria. Visitors can, however, exchange their foreign currency at various banks and exchange outlets in the country.
  • The climate of Algeria in the northern part of the country is the subtropical Mediterranean, in the central and southern parts, it's a tropical desert climate. The best time to visit Algeria is the month of March and those between October and November when the days are cool and sunny.
  • Although the constitution of Algeria expresses freedom of religion, about 95% of the entire population of the country are Muslims, Precisely Sunni Muslims. Other religions are Christianity and Traditional religion.
  • The power and socket plug used in Algeria is of Type C and F. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • Algerian Arabic is the official language of Algeria. However, Berber is also an indigenous language widely spoken in Algeria.
  • Tourists are advised to budget about $40 a day for expenses while in Algeria.
  • Some delicacies tourists can try in Algeria include, chakchouka, couscous, Mechoui, Makroudh, etc.
  • Visitors can move around in Algeria with buses, taxis, trains and car rental.
  • Algeria uses the Central European Standard Time(GMT+1). Both countries are in the same timezone.
  • Basilique Notre Dame d'Afrique, Botanical garden El-Hamma Jardin d'Essai, Bardo National Museum of Prehistory and Ethnography and El Kala National Park are tourists centres in Algeria that tourists can visit while in the country.
  • Visitors in Algeria are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best time to travel to Algeria?

The best time to travel to Algeria is probably the months from April to May and October to November. The country's weather is less fierce at this time and all parts of the country are readily accessible.

What is the dominating religion in Algeria?

Although the constitution of Algeria expresses freedom of religion, about 95% of the entire population of the country are Muslims, precisely Sunni Muslims. Other religions are Christianity and the traditional African religion.

What is the currency of Algeria?

The Algerian Dinar is the official currency used in Algeria. Visitors can exchange their foreign currency at various banks and exchange outlets in the country.

Can you drink alcohol in Algeria?

Algeria is a Muslim country, and alcohol is not commonly sold in shops. Some Muslims drink while others consider it a sin. Tourists are advised to drink only at licensed bars and hotels.