South Africa passport → Morocco

Do South African citizens need a visa for Morocco?

Visa required in advance

South African passport holders need a visa for Morocco, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

What this means for your trip

Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Morocco at a glance

Capital: Rabat
Currency: Moroccan dirham (MAD)
Languages: Arabic, Berber
Calling code: +212
Region: Northern Africa

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Morocco for other passports

South AfricaVisa required
IndiaeVisa30 days
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa-free90 days
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa-free90 days

Nearby in Northern Africa for South African passport holders

TunisiaVisa-free90 days
EgyptVisa on arrival30 days
LibyaeVisa
AlgeriaVisa required
SudanVisa required

Common questions

Do South African citizens need a visa for Morocco?

South African passport holders need a visa for Morocco, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

How long can South African citizens stay in Morocco?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can South African citizens get a visa on arrival in Morocco?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can South African citizens visit without a visa?

93 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The South Africa passport ranks #47 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.