Morocco Considers Reinstating Visa Requirements for Algerians Amid Security Concerns

This request comes in a tense context between the two neighboring countries. The alleged involvement of Algerians in a recent attack on the city of Ceuta, as well as hostile remarks made by some Algerian nationals against Morocco, have revived concerns.

The fear is that the absence of a visa facilitates the infiltration of ill-intentioned individuals, especially with the approach of major events such as the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2030 World Cup.

Activists recall that Morocco has already imposed a visa on Ivorians to stem illegal immigration, arguing that the same logic should apply to Algerians, faced with what it perceives as a desire to destabilize the country.

Morocco had already introduced the visa for Algerians in 1994, following an attack in Marrakech. Relations between the two countries had then severely deteriorated, with Algeria going so far as to close its borders.