Morocco Confirms Ban on Non-Resident Algerians Entering Its Territory
In a significant development, Morocco has officially confirmed that non-resident Algerians are banned from entering its territory. This announcement comes several days after the enforcement of the measure, which had previously been the subject of speculation and anecdotal evidence circulating on social media. Reports indicate that many Algerian travelers have been denied boarding on flights operated by French airlines, including Air France and Transavia, destined for Morocco. However, the Moroccan authorities had not publicly disclosed any such visa requirements for Algerian nationals prior to this confirmation.
The situation escalated in mid-September when numerous Algerians reported being barred from boarding flights to Morocco, leading to widespread confusion and concern. According to sources from the French newspaper L’Opinion, diplomatic sources have verified that "Algerian nationals can no longer enter Morocco without a residence permit or any other document proving their residency status.” This revelation indicates that the ban is indeed an official directive from Moroccan authorities, although it had not been formally announced to the public.
Temporary Measure Until Further Notice
This restriction has been in effect since September 16 and is described as a temporary measure that will remain until further notice. The reasons behind this decision remain unclear, and it has not yet been officially documented by Moroccan officials. The Algerian government newspaper El Moudjahid has criticized this move as a "malicious step" that could undermine the cooperative relations between Algeria and French aviation firms. Despite inquiries, neither Moroccan authorities nor the cited airlines have issued any denial regarding these claims. The situation remains tenuous and warrants close monitoring as diplomatic relations between Algeria and Morocco continue to evolve.
As reported by tsa-algerie.com.
