Morocco and Ecuador Agree Visa Waiver for Ordinary Passport Holders

Ecuadorian nationals holding ordinary passports are set to travel to Morocco more easily after the two countries welcomed a Visa Waiver Agreement during talks in Rabat on Monday. The agreement was mentioned in a joint statement issued after a meeting between Moroccan foreign minister Nasser Bourita and his Ecuadorian counterpart Kury Pesantes.

Key facts

• A Visa Waiver Agreement covers Ecuadorian nationals holding ordinary passports travelling to Morocco
• The agreement was announced in a joint statement after talks in Rabat on Monday
• Morocco and Ecuador signed a 2026–2028 cooperation roadmap
• The two sides agreed to hold the first meeting of the Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO), which Ecuador proposes to host virtually

What was agreed on travel?

The joint statement said the two countries welcomed the Visa Waiver Agreement for Ecuadorian nationals holding ordinary passports, describing it as a step to facilitate their travel to Morocco and promote exchanges between the two countries. The statement did not give an entry-into-force date, a permitted length of stay, or details of which passport types are covered beyond ordinary passports.

What else was decided?

Ecuador expressed support for Morocco's sovereignty over its entire territory, including the Sahara, and backed the autonomy plan Morocco has offered for the Sahara. The joint statement said Ecuador's ambassador to Morocco will visit the Sahara region, and that Ecuador will maintain consular coverage nationwide.

The two ministers also signed the 2026–2028 cooperation roadmap and lauded a joint commitment to reduce customs duties on some Ecuadorian products. They discussed partnerships in agribusiness, energy transition, renewable energy and the transition to a green economy, and pledged to strengthen bilateral economic and trade relations.

What this means for travellers

Ecuadorian nationals holding ordinary passports should check the terms and start date of the visa waiver before booking travel to Morocco, as the joint statement does not state when the waiver takes effect or how long visitors may stay. Morocco and Ecuador also agreed to promote travel and exchanges between the two countries.

No start date for the visa waiver has been announced in the joint statement.