Morocco stands out as the leader in the Maghreb, ranking 68th globally with access to 72 countries without a visa or with a visa on arrival, according to the Henley Passport Index 2024. On a continental scale, the kingdom is in 14th position, behind countries like Mauritius and South Africa, while European and Asian passports dominate globally with very extensive access.
Algerian official news agency has announced the death of the Arab Maghreb Union. Meanwhile, Libya distances itself from Algiers’ new Maghreb bloc that excludes Morocco, while Mauritania still refuses to join.
Algeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs has defended the idea of creating a Maghreb bloc excluding Morocco. The plan was initiated by his country, which seeks the support of Mauritania.