The issue of monopoly and brokerage in visa appointments has reached a critical point following last week’s protests outside the Spanish consulate in Casablanca.
Several parliamentary groups have submitted written inquiries on the matter, questioning the steps being taken to curb the monopoly of “visa brokers and intermediaries.”
The Socialist Group, in particular, addressed Foreign Affairs Minister Nasser Bourita, pointing out that many Moroccans applying for visas to Spain—whether for family reunification, education, or medical treatment—are being exploited by brokers who monopolize appointment slots and sell them at inflated prices.
The group urged the government to take swift action, calling for improvements in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and the visa appointment system to ensure transparency and protect citizens from predatory practices.
In a related query, a representative from the Socialist Group – Ittihadi Opposition also pressed the Minister of the Interior, citing complaints from citizens about the difficulty of booking Spanish visa appointments.
According to reports, brokers have driven up fees to as much as 30,000 dirhams per person, severely impacting citizens and violating their rights.
Driss Sedraoui, President of the Moroccan Association for Citizenship and Human Rights, confirmed that his organization has been monitoring the Schengen visa appointment process, particularly for Spain. In a statement to Hespress, he emphasized the need to reform the reservation system to prevent what he called monopolistic practices by “internet pirates.”
Sedraoui also stressed the importance of collaboration between Moroccan and Spanish authorities, noting the large number of students, family connections between the two countries, and their diplomatic ties.
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