Morocco Visa for South Africans

South African passport holders who are planning on traveling to Morocco will need a visa.

Morocco is one of the most diverse countries in the world. Known for its architectural beauties, delicious cuisine, picturesque beaches, bustling souks, vast expanses of desert, imposing snow-capped mountains, wondrous medinas, and mouth-watering cuisine there’s a world of wonder to discover in Morocco.

If you are a South African passport holder, you need to apply for a visa to visit Morocco. It’s highly recommended that you apply 6-8 weeks before your trip.

Here’s how to apply, here is our guide on how to apply for Morocco Tourist Visa for South African Passport Holders.

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Things to know about Morocco

Population: 36.9 million (comparable to the population of California)
Size: 274,461 square miles (about the size of the state of Texas)
Capital: Rabat (7th largest city in Morocco)
Continent: Africa
Government: parliamentary constitutional monarchy
Currency: Moroccan dirham
Official Languages: Moroccan Arabic (Darija), Modern Standard Berber, and French are the dominant languages.
Religion: Islam

Facts about Morocco Visa

Types of Visa: Tourist or Business
Times to process visa: 15 working days
Where to apply: Online at www.acces-maroc.ma or in-person at the Moroccan Consulate in Pretoria or Cape Town.
- Pretoria: 799 Francis Baard Street Arcadia 0083 | +27 12 343 023
- Cape Town: 10 Roger Street Valmary Park 7550 | +27 21 975 786
Operating hours: 09:00 to 11:00, Monday to Thursday

Applying for Morocco Visa with a South African Passport

Travellers can apply for a Morocco e-Visa or visit moroccoembasy.co.za to book an appointment for an in-person visit.

***If you don’t book an appointment before you go, they will not assist you.

Morocco Visa Requirements

Several documents are needed to support your application. Mostly, it is concerned with providing evidence on how you are going to fund your travel to Morocco and prove that you’ll return to your home country.

What you need to apply for a Moroccan Visa:

Morocco Visa Application Form – download from moroccoembasy.co.za
Passport – valid for 6 months after the date of return
A photocopy of the passport (pages indicating
identity and validity)
2 x colour passport-sized photos (3.5 x 4.5cm)
Travel itinerary – what you will do in Morocco, your plans
Accommodation – where you’ll stay in Morocco
Evidence of Current Employment or Self Employment – Payslip, Letter from Employer with current role, business registration letter
Proof of return flights
Proof of residence in South Africa (eg Municipality Bill, Levy statement, bank statement, etc)
Visa fee – paid in cash only (in-person appointment
Proof of funds – 3 months of bank statements
Vaccine certificate – proof of 2 doses