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Morocco-Algeria diplomatic and travel tensions

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2026-09-18 01:47 UTC → 2026-09-20 23:02 UTC · added removed

Diplomatic relations between Morocco and Algeria have faced significant deterioration, characterized by increasing travel and residency restrictions. Following the formal rupture of diplomatic ties in August 2021, Algeria reinstated visa requirements for Moroccan citizens, ending nearly two decades of free movement. Algerian authorities cited concerns regarding espionage, drug trafficking, and organized crime as justifications for the measure. Further complicating movement, Morocco has Additionally, Moroccan nationals in Algeria face economic hurdles, including general prohibitions on owning property and restrictions on conducting commercial activities. Recent developments indicate intensified travel controls for Algerian citizens heading to Morocco. Since mid-September 2026, airlines such as Air France and Air Algérie have reportedly implemented new residency permit checks for boarding policies requiring Algerian travelers. Because there are no direct regular flights between the two nations, these requirements are being applied travelers to present a valid Moroccan residency permit. Air France has activated alerts within its passenger management system to prompt staff to verify these documents, particularly for passengers using indirect routes through third countries. Airlines countries like France or Tunisia. While the airline's call center confirmed the rule, citing instructions allegedly received from Moroccan authorities, the Moroccan government has not issued an official public ban. High-level Moroccan sources have been alerted to verify stated there is “nothing official” regarding such a restriction, leaving the exact origin and scope of these boarding requirements unclear. Travelers lacking valid Moroccan residency documents during cards risk being denied boarding to prevent avoid the costs associated with returning passengers from being denied entry or incurring return costs. to their origin.

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  1. 2026-09-20 23:02 UTC Morocco-Algeria diplomatic and travel tensions
  2. 2026-09-18 01:47 UTC Morocco-Algeria diplomatic and travel tensions

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