The Moroccan passport registered a new improvement in 2026, rising to the 65th position globally according to the Henley Passport Index, with the possibility of entering approximately 72 international destinations without a prior visa or with a visa upon arrival.
This progress reflects the continuing upward trend that the Moroccan passport has experienced in recent years, amid the expansion of the kingdom’s diplomatic relations and the signing of several bilateral agreements that facilitate citizens’ travel to various destinations around the world.
The Moroccan passport occupied lower ranks in previous years before witnessing a gradual improvement, benefiting from an increase in the number of countries that allow entry with simplified visas or upon arrival, which contributed to its ranking in the global index.
The Henley Index relies on data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and is considered one of the most prominent global indicators that measure passport strength based on the number of destinations that can be accessed without a prior visa.
Observers believe that this improvement, although limited, reflects a development in Morocco’s diplomatic standing and an increasing openness to new partners, especially in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, which positively affects citizens’ mobility, particularly students and business people.
Conversely, the Moroccan passport still lags behind the top ranks globally, which are dominated by European and Asian countries, highlighting challenges related to expanding visa exemption and enhancing the passport’s strength internationally.
Experts affirm that passport strength is now linked to multiple factors, including political and economic stability, the quality of international relations, and the level of trust in the administrative and security systems of countries.
Countries Accessible with the Moroccan Passport
Holders of the Moroccan passport can access a number of countries without a prior visa or through a visa upon arrival or simplified electronic permits, including destinations distributed across several continents.
In Africa, the prominent destinations include: Senegal, Tunisia, Mauritania, Côte d’Ivoire, Gabon, Mali, Niger, Benin, Guinea, Madagascar, and Rwanda, along with several countries that offer similar facilitation based on the duration of stay.
In Asia, Moroccans can travel to countries such as: Turkey, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Georgia, and Albania, with varying entry requirements between visas upon arrival or electronic permits.
In Latin America, the list includes countries like: Brazil, Ecuador, Bolivia, Haiti, Dominica, Grenada, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, which offer varying travel facilitation based on bilateral agreements.
It also includes some other tourist destinations such as: the Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Laos, which adopt systems of visa upon arrival or simplified electronic applications.
