The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has confirmed that Ghana has signed a visa-free travel agreement with North African powerhouse Morocco.
The announcement made by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa in a social media post sighted by Happyghana.com means Ghanaians can travel to Morocco without a visa and Moroccans can do same.
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.”
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa added that the borders in Africa must not be allowed to divide its people because “we are one people” regardless of the country you find yourself in.
“Diplomacy must make meaningful impact in the lives of the people we serve. I wish all our Muslim brothers and sisters a happy Eid.”
