Morocco is a gateway to Africa and a country of dizzying diversity. Morocco is famed for its breathtaking landscapes, deserts, and sandy beaches. With an outstanding balance between dynamic landscapes, colorful architecture and vibrant cities Morocco has much to offer and it is no wonder that every year more than 10 million tourists around the globe choose it as their top destination. Morocco is a marvelous country that mesmerizes from the high Atlas Mountains to the desert to the coasts.
The Kingdom of Morocco is known as the “place the sun sets” or “the Western Kingdom”. It’s located in the Maghreb region of North West Africa. Its capital is Rabat, and Casablanca is the largest city. It overlooks the Mediterranean Sea to the north and the Atlantic Ocean to the west and provides perfect coastal living for people who want to retire to Morocco or enjoy the sunshine and ocean air while they work remotely from the country.
The visas for Morocco are issued by the Embassy of Morocco in Pretoria. South African applicants do not need to apply in person and do not need to submit biometric data. The visa fee for the DRC for South Africans is R408 for a 3-month single entry visa and R612 for a one-year multiple entry visa. Should you require the assistance of VisaRequest, an additional R900 service fee is charged. The processing time for a visa for Morocco from the Embassy in Pretoria can take up to 20 working days, but VisaRequest normally gets the visa issued within 10 working days.