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π²π¦ Does a Moroccan need a visa for South Africa πΏπ¦?
Yes, online (e-Visa). Moroccan passport holders need a visa for South Africa, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa 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 South Africa or its official government website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
An e-Visa is applied for on the destination's official government website. You upload your passport scan and photo, pay online and receive an approval letter by email.
Apply well before departure and print the approval; use only the official portal, as many look-alike sites charge extra.
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.
South Africa at a glance
Capital: Pretoria, Bloemfontein, Cape Town Β· Currency: South African rand (ZAR, R) Β· Official languages: Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu Β· Calling code: +27
U.S. State Department travel advisory for South Africa: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 27 May 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
Plugs and voltage
Some of your plugs fit (C); for type E plugs bring a travel adapter for South Africa's sockets (C, D, M, N). Mains voltage differs (South Africa: 230 V; Morocco: 127/220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100β240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
More about entering South Africa β
Your embassy in South Africa
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in South Africa, contact the embassy of Morocco:
- Embassy of Morocco in South Africa Β· 799 Francis Baard Street Β· moroccoembassy.co.za
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Easier destinations near South Africa for Moroccan passport holders
- π¦π΄ Angola β Visa-free 30 days
- π§π― Benin β Visa-free 90 days
- π§π« Burkina Faso β Visa-free 90 days
- π¨π» Cape Verde β Visa-free 90 days
- π¬π¦ Gabon β Visa-free 30 days
- π¬π² Gambia β Visa-free 90 days
- π¬π Ghana β Visa-free 90 days
- π¬π³ Guinea β Visa-free
The other way round
πΏπ¦ South African passport holders visiting Morocco: South African passport holders need a visa for Morocco, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Morocco before travelling.
The Moroccan passport at a glance
All destinations for Morocco passport holders β Β· Who needs a visa for South Africa β
Questions
Do Moroccan citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Moroccan passport holders need a visa for South Africa, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
Does a South African need a visa for Morocco?
South African passport holders need a visa for Morocco, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Morocco before travelling.