Ghanaian citizens will no longer require traditional visas to travel to Morocco, following a new bilateral agreement aimed at enhancing cooperation and ease of movement between the two nations.

The announcement was made by Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who revealed in a social media post that the new policy takes immediate effect. Under the agreement, the previous visa system is being replaced with a streamlined online travel authorisation process.

According to the Minister, the authorisation can be secured within 24 hours and removes the need for in-person embassy appointments. “An online authorization which will be granted within 24-hours without embassy appointments is all that’s needed,” he stated.

The announcement follows a two-day working visit to Morocco, where Minister Ablakwa met with his Moroccan counterpart, H.E. Nasser Bourita. The two countries also discussed broader efforts to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties.

“With existing direct flights — which are expected to increase following this new agreement — we anticipate that this bilateral visa waiver will significantly boost trade, tourism, and people-to-people connections between our countries,” Ablakwa added.

He further emphasized the importance of regional integration, stating: “The borders in Africa must not be allowed to divide us — they can be bridges of connectivity. Diplomacy must make meaningful impact in the lives of the people we serve.”