Morocco is preparing a new generation of biometric passports equipped with additional protections against counterfeiting. The new document will begin to be rolled out gradually from August 2026, without requiring holders to immediately replace their current passport.
The government has adopted a draft decree paving the way for a new generation of biometric Moroccan passports. The future document will need to incorporate more advanced security standards, with a transition period for passports already in circulation.
The Moroccan passport allows travel without a visa to several countries , but it falls far short of offering true freedom of movement internationally. A global ranking reminds us that Moroccans still need a visa for many major destinations, particularly in Europe, North America, and Asia.
Ready to fly to Morocco from Charleroi , a traveler saw her vacation suddenly canceled. Her passport was confiscated at customs, victim of a gross data entry error by law enforcement.
Faced with precariousness and administrative constraints, many foreign students in France are slipping into undeclared work. Between exploitation and threats of expulsion, the case of Leila, a Moroccan student, illustrates this trap of the underground economy.
Parliamentary Advisor Khalid Satti proposes to the Minister of the Interior to increase the validity of the Moroccan passport from five to ten years. This measure aims to simplify administrative procedures and reduce costs for citizens.
The European Union has reached a major milestone by granting nationality to 1.2 million people in 2024. Behind Syria, Moroccan nationals confirm their dynamic integration by establishing themselves as the second largest naturalized community on the continent.
Faced with the inconveniences caused by the rapid expiration of passports, the demand to extend their validity to ten years is resurfacing in Morocco. A much-awaited reform to relieve both citizens and the administration.
The Moroccan judiciary has ordered the closure of borders against the former director of the Regional Academy of Education and Training (AREF) of Rabat-Salé. This precautionary measure, which also targets other senior officials, is part of the investigation into the alleged misappropriation of public funds related to the controversial "Emergency Program" of education.
The Moroccan passport continues to progress in the latest global ranking established by the Henley & Partners firm. The Kingdom now occupies the 65th place worldwide, gaining two ranks compared to the previous edition. This positioning allows Moroccan nationals to access 72 destinations without the need for a prior visa, upon arrival or via an electronic travel authorization.
The Moroccan passport has risen to 67th place globally in the latest Henley Passport Index, its best ranking in ten years.
How many destinations can the Moroccan passport allow to discover without a visa? Here is its position in the latest ranking of the Guide Passport Ranking index published by the international magazine CEOWORLD.