In a landmark diplomatic breakthrough, Ghanaian citizens will no longer require traditional visas to travel to Morocco, following a new bilateral agreement between the two countries.

Announced by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, in a Facebook post, the policy takes “immediate effect” and replaces the previous visa system with a streamlined online travel authorisation.

The new authorisation can be obtained within 24 hours and eliminates the need for embassy appointments, making travel between the two nations faster and easier.

“This is one of the significant agreements reached yesterday with the Foreign Minister of Morocco, H.E. Nasser Bourita, during my two-day working visit,” Ablakwa stated.

With existing direct flights between Ghana and Morocco—and more expected to follow in light of this development—officials anticipate the visa waiver will significantly boost trade, tourism, and people-to-people connections between the two nations.

“The borders in Africa must not be allowed to divide us — they can be bridges of connectivity,” Ablakwa said.

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