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Last checked 24 October 2026 · 6 sources

Short answer

Morocco's public records on border technology cover two main systems. The eVisa opened on 10 July 2022 on the acces-maroc.ma portal, according to a foreign ministry announcement reported by Finances News Hebdo 1. In March 2025 Mohammed V airport in Casablanca replaced the second passport check with automatic gates, as announced by the National Airports Office (ONDA) 3. ONDA said the gates would extend to all Moroccan airports before the summer season 3.
e-visa portal
acces-maroc.ma 1,2
e-visa start
10 July 2022 1
e-visa terms
Valid up to 180 days from issue, stays of up to 30 days 1
Processing
24 hours for Visa Express, 72 hours for Visa Standard 1
Airport gates
Automatic gates at Mohammed V airport from March 2025 3,45
Agencies named
DGSN, the Interior ministry's Directorate of Immigration and Border Surveillance, and ONDA 3,4

The eVisa

Finances News Hebdo reported on 8 July 2022 that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates would open the eVisa procedure on 10 July 2022 at www.acces-maroc.ma 1. The eVisa is a single-person authorisation valid for up to 180 days from issue, for stays of up to 30 days 1.

At launch the eVisa covered three groups, as reported 1.

  • Nationals of countries on a list set by Moroccan authorities, with Thailand and Israel as the first step 1
  • Foreign nationals with a residence permit valid at least 180 days, living in the EU, the US, Australia, Canada, the UK, Japan, Norway, New Zealand or Switzerland 1
  • Holders of certain multiple-entry visas valid at least 90 days, issued by Schengen states, the US, Australia, Canada, the UK, Ireland or New Zealand 1

Processing and the portal

Processing takes 24 hours under Visa Express and 72 hours under Visa Standard for tourism or business visas, as reported at launch 1. The report did not state fees 1.

The Accès Maroc portal describes itself as a MAECI portal for visa, eVisa, event eVisa and authorisation to enter Morocco 2. It offers an eligibility check based on nationality, country of residence, passport type and purpose of travel 2.

Automatic gates at Mohammed V airport

On 17 March 2025 the government portal maroc.ma carried a MAP dispatch on an ONDA announcement. The double passport check for international passengers at Mohammed V airport was replaced by automatic gates 3. The old process made travellers show their passport a second time after the entry stamp 3.

The measure came from joint work by the DGSN, the Directorate of Immigration and Border Surveillance of the Ministry of the Interior, and ONDA 3. Morocco World News, reporter Sara Zouiten, reported the same three bodies 4.

ONDA said the system would extend to all Moroccan airports before the summer season, as each airport is equipped 3. Hespress English reported a target of June 2025 5. None of these reports gave the number of gates or named a supplier 3,45. The change is part of the Airports 2030 strategy 3,4.

Digital passenger journey (December 2025)

We Are Tech Africa, reporter Samira Njoya, reported on 24 December 2025 that ONDA opened a digitised passenger journey at Mohammed V airport during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations 6. It listed 10 self bag drop kiosks in Terminal 1 for Royal Air Maroc passengers and 12 self-service kiosks in Terminal 2 6.

The report mentioned biometric e-gates under the Décollage 2025 strategy without giving a location or number, and it named no supplier 6. From 8 to 18 December the airport handled 292,221 passengers, 33.7 percent of Morocco's air traffic, as reported 6.

What the records reviewed do not show

The sources reviewed for this page do not name a contractor for the eVisa platform or for the airport gates 1,36. This page does not name one.

Common questions

How do I apply for a Moroccan eVisa?

Apply on the official portal, acces-maroc.ma, which runs an eligibility check first 2. The eVisa launched there on 10 July 2022, as reported 1.

How long does a Moroccan eVisa take?

24 hours for Visa Express and 72 hours for Visa Standard, as reported at launch in July 2022 1.

How long can I stay on a Moroccan eVisa?

Up to 30 days, within a validity of up to 180 days from issue, as reported 1.

Does Casablanca airport have automatic passport gates?

Yes. ONDA announced on 17 March 2025 that automatic gates replaced the double passport check at Mohammed V airport 3.

Rules and charges change. Check the official source linked on this page before you pay or travel. Spotted an error? Email [email protected].

Sources

  1. Finances News Hebdo: Maroc: lancement à partir du 10 juillet de la procédure d'octroi du visa électronique (8 July 2022)
  2. Ministry of Foreign Affairs portal: Accès Maroc (accessed 24 October 2026)
  3. Maroc.ma (MAP): Aéroport Mohammed V : Le double contrôle remplacé par des portillons automatiques (ONDA) (17 March 2025)
  4. Morocco World News, Sara Zouiten: Casablanca Airport Introduces Automated Gates to Speed Up Passenger Control (17 March 2025)
  5. Hespress English, Amira El Masaiti: Automatic gates roll out at Mohammed V airport, setting new standard for Moroccan airports (17 March 2025)
  6. We Are Tech Africa, Samira Njoya: Maroc : l'aéroport Mohammed V digitalise le parcours passager pour la CAN 2025 (24 December 2025)

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