Ghana and Morocco scrap visa requirements in landmark mobility deal
New electronic system expected to boost trade, tourism, and cultural exchange between the two nations
ACCRA, Ghana (MNTV) — Ghanaian citizens will no longer require traditional visas to enter Morocco, following a groundbreaking bilateral agreement that replaces in-person consular processes with a streamlined online travel authorization system.
The announcement was made during Ghanaian Foreign Minister Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa’s official visit to Rabat, where he and Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita jointly unveiled the policy shift.
The new Electronic Travel Authorization to Morocco (ETAM) system is now active and promises 24-hour processing for Ghanaian applicants.
“This agreement is about creating opportunities,” Ablakwa said during a press briefing. “There’s already a direct air link between Accra and Casablanca, but the visa requirement has remained a key obstacle. With this policy shift, we’ve unlocked the full potential of our bilateral relations.”
Moroccan authorities confirmed the ETAM platform will enable smooth travel for businesspeople, tourists, students, and cultural delegates, removing one of the biggest barriers to cross-border movement.
Royal Air Maroc, which already offers direct flights between the two countries, is expected to expand its services to meet anticipated demand from travelers benefiting from the new policy. Daily flights are under consideration.
The agreement is part of a broader effort to deepen cooperation in trade, education, and tourism, with both governments aligning the initiative with the objectives of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which promotes the removal of intra-African mobility and trade barriers.
Diplomats and analysts have praised the Ghana-Morocco deal as a model for regional integration across the continent, offering a blueprint for African states to modernize travel frameworks and improve people-to-people connections.
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