Gambia visa requirements for Moroccans

Travel and visa requirements

Gambian Visa is not required for Moroccans

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Morocco passport holders can travel to the Gambia for a stay of up to 90 days without a visa.
  • Intending visitors must have a passport valid for at least 6 months at the time of entry into the Gambia. The passport should have at least one blank page for visa stamping.
  • Tourists with any form of arms and ammunition must receive authorization of the Ministry of Interior.
  • There is no currency restriction on entry and exit from the Gambia.
  • Confirmation of accommodation during the stay is needed. It could be in the form of a hotel reservation.
  • Visitors are required to have a return back to Morocco or onward ticket and evidence of sufficient funds to spend during their stay in the Gambia.
  • Although a certificate of yellow fever vaccination is not required from citizens of Morocco, however, they are advised to be vaccinated against common illness before travelling to the Gambia.
  • Tourists with cats and dogs must be accompanied by a veterinarian's health certificate issued in Morocco. The day after the arrival of the pets, they have to be registered at the Gambian Veterinary Department to obtain an import permit.
  • Intending visitors can get to the Gambia from any international airport in Morocco. There are international airports in Casablanca and Agadir.
  • British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Kenya Airways, Air France and Royal Air Maroc are some of the airlines that fly from Morocco to the Gambia.
  • The estimated flight time from Casablanca to Banjul, Gambia is 3 hours, 35 minutes and from Agadir, it is 8 hours.
  • The Gambian Dalasi is the official currency of the Gambia. Visitors can exchange their foreign currencies at various bank and exchange outlets in the country.
  • The religion in the Gambia based on statistics show that 90% of the population are Sunni Muslims, 9% are Christians, while the remaining 1% still practise traditional beliefs.
  • There are at least 10 languages spoken by different ethnic groups in the Gambia. However, the official language is English.
  • The best time to visit the Gambia is in October to December, when birding is at its best and the beaches are crowned with cloudless blue skies.
  • The climate in the Gambia is subtropical, with distinct dry and rainy seasons. The dry season runs from mid-November to early June, while the rainy season lasts from late June to October.
  • In the Gambia, the power plugs and sockets are of type G. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • The Gambia uses Greenwich Mean Time. Morocco is an hour ahead of the Gambia.
  • Getting around in the Gambia is possible with the various public means of transportation available, this includes buses, taxis, passenger boats and car rentals. 
  • Some of the tourist attractions in the Gambia include Kunta Kinteh Island, Kachikally Museum and Crocodile Pool, Abuko Nature Reserve and Bijilo Forest Park.
  • Popular delicacies in the Gambia are benachin, domoda, superkanja, etc.
  • Tourists travelling to the Gambia are advised to budget about $45 to spend on expenses per day.
  • Tourists are advised to follow the instructions of local authorities and also monitor local news broadcasts while in the country.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there mosquitoes in the Gambia?

Yes, and the mosquitoes are most active around late afternoon and through the evening. Tourists are advised to make use of a good insect repellent to prevent being bitten.

What language is spoken in the Gambia?

English is the official language in the Gambia (The Gambia is a former British Colony). Various other tribal languages are used by the Gambians to converse between themselves.

Do I need a visa to travel to the Gambia?

Not if you are from Morocco. Citizens of Morocco can travel to the Gambia for a duration of up to 90 days without a visa.

Is the tap water in the Gambia safe to drink?

It is not advisable to drink tap water in the Gambia as the water does not go through the ideal purification process. Diarrhoea can occur in people who have not yet built up immunity to the bacteria or other impurities in the water.