Cape VerdeMorocco: Visa required

Cape VerdeMorocco

Do Cape Verde passport holders need a visa for Morocco?

Visa required

Yes. Cape Verde passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Morocco.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: acces-maroc.ma (checked September 4, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance2,699 km, straight line (~3h 41m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Morocco115 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Morocco passport holders visiting Cape Verde: Visa-free.

Visa-free alternatives near Morocco

Cape Verde passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Cape Verde passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Cape Verde passport holders need a visa for Morocco?

Yes. Cape Verde passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Morocco.

How far is Morocco from Cape Verde?

About 2,699 km in a straight line, roughly ~3h 41m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Morocco?

Moroccan dirham (MAD).

What is the emergency number in Morocco?

112 / 15 / 177 / 19.

What time zone is Morocco in?

Casablanca (UTC+1).

What is the nearest airport to Rabat?

Rabat-Salé Airport (RBA), about 13 km away.

How many countries can enter Morocco without a visa?

115 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Morocco visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Cape Verde passport holders visit without a visa instead of Morocco?

Andorra, Tunisia, San Marino.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Cape Verde

Cape Verde, also referred to in English by its Portuguese name Cabo Verde, and known officially as the Republic of Cabo Verde, is an archipelagic country in the eastern Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of West Africa. It consists of ten volcanic islands with a combined land area of about 4,033 square kilometres (1,557 sq mi). These islands lie between 600 and 850 kilometres west of Cap-Vert, the westernmost point of continental Africa, after which they are named. Cape Verde forms part of the Macaronesia ecoregion, along with the Azores, the Canary Islands, Madeira and the Savage Islands.

CapitalPraia

RegionWestern Africa

Population527.3K

Area4,033 km²

CurrencyCape Verdean escudo (1 USD ≈ 98.63 CVE)

LanguagesPortuguese

Calling code+238

Drives on theright

TimezoneCape Verde (UTC-1)

Nearest airportNelson Mandela International Airport (RAI), 3 km

Emergency number130 / 131 / 132

UNESCO sites1

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$5,796 (2025)

Tourist arrivals180K (2020)

Climate in Praia

Warmest October, coolest January, driest January, sunniest May. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, May, June, November, December.

Monthly climate normals for Praia, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	25.4°C	19.9°C	0mm	321h
February	27°C	20.6°C	0mm	314h
March	26.2°C	20.1°C	0mm	343h
April	26.5°C	20.6°C	0mm	339h
May	27°C	20.8°C	0mm	360h
June	28.6°C	22.2°C	0mm	345h
July	28.6°C	23°C	9mm	324h
August	29.1°C	23.9°C	29mm	328h
September	28.6°C	24.4°C	228mm	290h
October	29.2°C	24.7°C	8mm	328h
November	28.8°C	23.5°C	0mm	310h
December	25.6°C	21.5°C	0mm	305h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Cape Verde or CV, officially Cabo Verde is a country off the coast of West Africa. It is in a cluster of islands of the Atlantic Ocean, 570 km off the western coast of Senegal.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Cidade Velha

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026Dia de Todos os Santos

December 25, 2026Natal

January 1, 2027Ano Novo

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About Morocco

Morocco, officially the Kingdom of Morocco, is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa. It has coastlines on the Mediterranean Sea to the north and the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and has land borders with Algeria to the east; the Spanish exclaves of Ceuta, Melilla and Peñón de Vélez de la Gomera along the north, which it claims together with several small Spanish-controlled islands; and the disputed territory of Western Sahara to the south, partly occupied by Morocco since 1975. Morocco also claims to share a border with Mauritania through the disputed territory of Western Sahara. It has a population of approximately 37 million. Its capital is Rabat, while its largest city is Casablanca.

CapitalRabat

RegionNorthern Africa

Population38.4M

Area446,550 km²

CurrencyMoroccan dirham (1 USD ≈ 9.83 MAD)

LanguagesArabic, Berber

Calling code+212

Drives on theright

TimezoneCasablanca (UTC+1)

Nearest airportRabat-Salé Airport (RBA), 13 km

Emergency number112 / 15 / 177 / 19

UNESCO sites12

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$4,672 (2025)

Tourist arrivals2.8M (2020)

Climate in Rabat

Warmest July, coolest January, driest July, sunniest July. Best time to visit: June, July, August, September, October.

Monthly climate normals for Rabat, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	16.9°C	8.7°C	36mm	284h
February	19.1°C	10.9°C	1mm	289h
March	18.7°C	11.9°C	39mm	316h
April	19.7°C	13.9°C	52mm	340h
May	23.4°C	16.4°C	43mm	377h
June	23.9°C	18.3°C	15mm	374h
July	27.1°C	21°C	0mm	385h
August	26.6°C	20.9°C	0mm	383h
September	25.9°C	19.7°C	14mm	319h
October	22.4°C	15.6°C	16mm	285h
November	22°C	13.8°C	48mm	270h
December	17.8°C	11.7°C	79mm	250h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Morocco is the northwesternmost country in Africa. Morocco has, for most people, been the gateway to Africa. With plenty of attractive locations, historical sights, and unique cultural traditions, there's lots to see and do in this beautiful, mesmerising country. At just a few hours from the main European cities, Morocco has everything to overwhelm you with the amazing colours, smells and sounds of Islamic Africa. Imagine bustling souqs and spice markets, stunning mosques, white-washed sea side towns and medieval city centres. With panoramic views varying from snow-covered peaks in the High Atlas to the endless sand dunes of the Sahara, no-one ever has to be bored in this beautiful country.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Aït Benhaddou
Gate of Chellah
Mazagan
Medina of Essaouira
Medina of Fez
Medina of Marrakesh
Medina of Meknes
Medina of Tétouan
Rabat
Rabat, Modern Capital and Historic City

Upcoming public holidays

November 6, 2026Eid Al Massira Al Khadra

November 18, 2026Eid Al Istiqulal

January 1, 2027Ras l' âm

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