The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has confirmed that Ghana has signed a visa-free travel agreement with North African powerhouse Morocco.
The announcement made by the Foreign Affairs Ministry means that Ghanaaians can travel to Morocco with a visa and Moroccans can also do same.
Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, revealed that under the new agreement, Ghanaians can apply online and receive approval within 24 hours with no need for embassy visits.
“With immediate effect, Ghanaians will no longer require traditional visas to travel to Morocco. An online authorization which will be granted within 24-hours without embassy appointments is all that’s needed. This is one of the significant agreements reached yesterday with the Foreign Minister of Morocco, H.E. Nasser Bourita on my 2-day working visit.”
“With existing direct flights which would be increased following this new agreement, we expect this bilateral visa waiver policy to greatly facilitate trade, tourism and deepen people to people engagements between both countries,” part of the statement from Okudzeto Ablakwa read.
He added that the borders in Africa must not be allowed to divide us because we are one people regardless of the country you find yourself in.
“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. I wish all our Muslim brothers and sisters a happy Eid.”
