Morocco and the Union of the Comoros are strengthening their diplomatic relations. The two countries signed a visa exemption agreement in Addis Ababa for holders of diplomatic and service passports, on the sidelines of the 48th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union. The objective is to facilitate the mobility of official representatives and to enhance bilateral cooperation.
Morocco and the Union of the Comoros have reached a new milestone in strengthening their diplomatic relations. On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia, the two countries signed a visa exemption agreement for holders of diplomatic and service passports.
Signed on the sidelines of the 48th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union by the Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, and his Comorian counterpart, Mbae Mohamed, the agreement aims to facilitate the mobility of official representatives of both countries and to further boost bilateral cooperation.
“By signing this agreement with the Comoros, Morocco is stepping fully into the Indian Ocean. This agreement mainly concerns the political, diplomatic, and economic elite of the Comoros those who hold diplomatic passports and it also opens up opportunities for the well-known Moroccan airline to serve the Comoros and to make Casablanca a hub, a transit point for this elite wishing to travel to America or Europe.”
KERWIN MAYIZO, Political Analyst – DR Congo
Concretely, holders of diplomatic or service passports, valid for at least six months, will now be able to enter, stay, transit through, and leave the territory of the other State without a visa for a maximum period of 90 days within a 180-day period.
Members of diplomatic and consular missions, as well as their families, will also benefit from facilitated movement throughout the duration of their accreditation.
“This is a win-win agreement in that, on one hand, Morocco opens up a new market, while on the other, the Comoros partners with an African player who has considerable investment resources, which can be very beneficial for the Comorian economy. In short, it is a win-win agreement.”
KERWIN MAYIZO, Political Analyst – DR Congo
Through this agreement, the two nations demonstrate their commitment to strengthening their collaboration, and the measure could, in the long term, encourage further partnerships and diplomatic initiatives at the continental level.
