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๐ฒ๐ฆ Does a Moroccan need a visa for Algeria ๐ฉ๐ฟ?
Yes. Moroccan passport holders need a visa for Algeria, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Algeria before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Moroccan citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Algeria or its official government website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.
Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Where to apply in Morocco
If you live in Morocco, visas for Algeria are issued by its missions there. Many of them use an outsourced visa application centre: the mission's website says where to apply and which office covers your region.
- Embassy of Algeria, Rabat ยท ambalg.ma
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Algeria at a glance
Capital: Algiers ยท Currency: Algerian dinar (DZD, ุฏ.ุฌ) ยท Official languages: Arabic ยท Calling code: +213
U.S. State Department travel advisory for Algeria: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 25 August 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
Plugs and voltage
Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Morocco (C, E) works with sockets in Algeria. Mains voltage differs (Algeria: 230 V; Morocco: 127/220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100โ240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
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Your embassy in Algeria
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Algeria, contact the embassy of Morocco:
- Embassy of Morocco, El Mouradia ยท 8 Rue Abdelkader Azil, El Mouradia
- General Consulate of Morocco, Alger ยท 12 Rue Branly-El Mouradia-Alger
- General Consulate of Morocco, Oran ยท 26, Avenue Cheick Larbi Tebessi Oran 31 000
- General Consulate of Morocco, Sidi Bel Abbes ยท 5, Avenue De Lanp Sidi Bel Abbes 2
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Easier destinations near Algeria for Moroccan passport holders
- ๐น๐ณ Tunisia โ Visa-free
- ๐ฑ๐พ Libya โ e-Visa
- ๐ฆ๐ด Angola โ Visa-free 30 days
- ๐ง๐ฏ Benin โ Visa-free 90 days
- ๐ง๐ซ Burkina Faso โ Visa-free 90 days
- ๐จ๐ป Cape Verde โ Visa-free 90 days
- ๐ฌ๐ฆ Gabon โ Visa-free 30 days
- ๐ฌ๐ฒ Gambia โ Visa-free 90 days
The other way round
๐ฉ๐ฟ Algerian passport holders visiting Morocco: Algerian passport holders can visit Morocco without a visa for up to 90 days.
The Moroccan passport at a glance
All destinations for Morocco passport holders โ ยท Who needs a visa for Algeria โ
Questions
Do Moroccan citizens need a visa for Algeria?
Moroccan passport holders need a visa for Algeria, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Algeria before travelling.
Does an Algerian need a visa for Morocco?
Algerian passport holders can visit Morocco without a visa for up to 90 days.