Economy of Morocco the private sector, and is a subsidiary of Omnium Nord Africain, the largest privately owned mining group in Morocco. The most recent figures available on the number of research staff in Morocco are those provided by the Ministry of National Education, Higher Education, Professional Training and Scientific Research in its 2002–2003 annual report. According to this report, Morocco had 17 390 research staff in 2002–2003. The majority (58%) were employed in the university sector. Research institutions include the Scientific Institute, founded in 1920 in Rabat, which does fundamental research in the natural sciences, and the Scientific Institute of Maritime Fishing,
Visa policy of Morocco Visa policy of Morocco A foreign national wishing to enter Morocco must obtain a visa unless he or she is a citizen of one of the countries eligible for visa exemption. Nationals of the following 69 countries and territories can enter Morocco visa-free for up to 90 days (unless otherwise noted): <br> Visa is not required for minors under 17 years of age born to one or more Moroccan parent(s) provided that they're registered in their passport(s). Holders of passports issued by the following countries are allowed to enter and remain in Morocco for up to 90 days. <br> <br>