Route with a connection
Seychelles travel authorisation: Moroccan travellers
If your journey from Morocco includes a connection, make sure the flights, layover and arrival date are entered exactly as shown on your booking.
- Nationality
- Moroccan
- Travel authorisation
- Required before departure
- Official standard fee
- €10.00
- Flying time to Mahé
- 14 to 19 hr with one or two stops
- Time difference
- 3 hr ahead of Morocco
- Currency at departure
- MAD (DH)
From Morocco
What to check before departure
Your route and connections
Departures from Casablanca or Marrakesh with one stop in Dubai, Doha, Addis Ababa or Nairobi.
Schedules and routes from Morocco can change. Check the full itinerary with the airline, including the transit rules for every connecting country, before submitting your application.
- Departure airports
- Casablanca Mohammed V · Marrakesh Menara · Rabat-Salé
- Airlines serving Mahé
- Emirates · Qatar Airways · Ethiopian Airlines · Turkish Airlines
High season: July, August and the spring school holidays. Check availability early during these popular travel periods.
Your passport
A valid Moroccan passport. Have the accommodation and proof-of-funds documents required of all visitors ready.
Health requirements
No vaccination is required for a direct arrival from Morocco. The obligation appears if your route passes through a country where yellow fever circulates.
Point to watch
Layovers in Addis Ababa and Nairobi often exceed 12 hours, which makes the yellow fever certificate necessary.
Check the transit conditions
A long layover or a night outside the transit area may require a visa for the connecting country. Check this with your airline before booking.
Exactly the same dates everywhere
The dates on your form must match those on your tickets and your accommodation booking.
Documents
The application of a Moroccan national
A valid passport
It must remain valid throughout your stay. Have a clear, complete image of the identity page ready.
A recent photo or selfie
Use a clear, recent colour photo showing your full face, with no filter or glare.
A return or onward ticket
The booking should show your name, travel dates and flight numbers.
Proof of accommodation
Have a confirmed booking covering your full stay, including the name and address of the accommodation.
How it works
How the application unfolds
Complete your application
Follow the six steps and enter the details exactly as they appear on your passport and travel bookings.
Have your documents ready
Keep your passport, return or onward ticket and accommodation confirmation close at hand.
We review the application
An adviser checks that the information is consistent and contacts you if anything needs correcting before submission.
Track your application
Confirmations and application updates are sent to the email address entered in the form.
Frequently asked questions
What Moroccan travellers often ask us
Do Moroccan travellers need a travel authorisation for the Seychelles?
Yes. Like every visitor, Moroccan nationals must obtain the travel authorisation before departure. The visitor’s permit is then issued on arrival by immigration, for a stay of up to three months.
How long is the flight from Morocco?
14 to 19 hr with one or two stops. Departures from Casablanca or Marrakesh with one stop in Dubai, Doha, Addis Ababa or Nairobi.
Which airlines connect Morocco with the Seychelles?
From Casablanca Mohammed V, Marrakesh Menara and Rabat-Salé, flights to Mahé are operated by airlines including Emirates, Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines and Turkish Airlines. Routes change, so check the full itinerary with the airline before submitting your application.
Is a yellow fever vaccination required when travelling from Morocco?
No vaccination is required for a direct arrival from Morocco. The obligation appears if your route passes through a country where yellow fever circulates.
What should I watch out for during the connection?
Layovers in Addis Ababa and Nairobi often exceed 12 hours, which makes the yellow fever certificate necessary.
What is the time difference between Morocco and the Seychelles?
3 hr ahead of Morocco. Keep the first evening light to recover from the journey.
When are seats hardest to find from Morocco?
Busiest period for departures from Morocco: July, August and the spring school holidays. Book flights and accommodation early, then apply for the authorisation as soon as everything is confirmed.
Which passport do I need to travel to the Seychelles?
A valid Moroccan passport. Have the accommodation and proof-of-funds documents required of all visitors ready.
Go further
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