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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Morocco citizens need a visa for Mauritania?

Visa on arrival

Morocco citizens can get a visa on arrival for Mauritania — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.

VISAXSAug 2026
Visa on arrival
Morocco → Mauritania
allowed

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Morocco vs Mauritania: passport comparison

Morocco

38

visa-free countries

Global rank: #121 · mobility 92

Mauritania

26

visa-free countries

Global rank: #159 · mobility 78.7
21

countries both Morocco and Mauritania can enter visa-free together

Morocco + Mauritania: passport compatibility

81%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Morocco and Mauritania travel together — by entry type:

21 both visa-free
22 both visa on arrival
35 both e-visa / eTA
82 both need a visa
37 access differs

Where Morocco and Mauritania can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Only Mauritania is visa-free (5)

How the entry rule changed: Morocco → Mauritania

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Morocco → Mauritania rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

2rule changes for the Morocco passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Where else Morocco goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Mauritania

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa on arrival

Issued at the border on arrival

Frequently asked

Do Morocco citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
Morocco citizens can get a visa on arrival for Mauritania — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — Morocco or Mauritania?
The Morocco passport is stronger: 38 visa-free countries versus 26. Global rank: Morocco #121, Mauritania #159.
Where can Morocco and Mauritania citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 21 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Mauritania?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Morocco and Mauritania?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Morocco passport ranking

Where else the Morocco passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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