Health & Vaccines
Everything you need to know to travel healthy in Morocco
Consult your doctor
This information is provided for guidance only. Consult your primary care physician or an internationalvaccination center at least 4 to 6 weeks before your departure for personalized advice.
Bonne nouvelle : Le Maroc est une destination sûre
Le Maroc dispose d'un excellent système de santé avec des cliniques privées de niveau international,especially in Casablanca, Rabat, and Marrakech. No vaccines are mandatory for travelers fromEurope. The country is free of malaria and yellow fever.
Recommended vaccines
No vaccine is mandatory, but some are recommended depending on the duration and type of stay
Hepatitis A
Transmission through contaminated water or food. Highly recommended for any stay.
Hepatitis B
For long or frequent stays, contact with the local population.
Typhoid
In case of prolonged stay or in poor hygiene conditions.
Rabies
For prolonged rural stays, hiking, contact with animals.
Diphtheria-Tetanus-Polio
Update of the French vaccination schedule recommended.
Yellow fever
No yellow fever in Morocco. Not necessary.
Health precautions
A few simple rules for a worry-free stay
Water & Food
- Drink bottled water with sealed caps
- Avoid ice cubes in drinks
- Prefer cooked and hot foods
- Peel fruits yourself
- Wash hands regularly
Sun & Heat
- Sunscreen SPF 50+ recommended
- Hat and sunglasses
- Hydrate regularly (2-3L/day)
- Avoid activities during hot hours
- Light and covering clothing
Insects
- Mosquito repellent (DEET)
- Long clothing in the evening
- Mosquito net if necessary
- No malaria in Morocco
- Beware of scorpions in desert areas
Medical Emergencies
- Repatriation insurance mandatory
- First aid kit
- Prescriptions for medications
- Emergency numbers saved
- Addresses of private clinics
First aid kit
Essentials to pack in your luggage
Basic medications
- • Painkillers (paracetamol)
- • Anti-diarrheals
- • Antiemetics (nausea)
- • Antispasmodics
- • Antihistamines
Care & Protection
- • Sunscreen SPF 50+
- • Mosquito repellent
- • Disinfectant (Betadine)
- • Bandages, compresses
- • Thermometer
Documents
- • Original prescriptions
- • European Health Insurance Card
- • Travel insurance certificate
- • Vaccination record
- • Doctor's contact details
Emergency numbers
To save in your phone before departure
Assurance voyage : indispensable !
Medical costs in Morocco can be high, especially in private clinics.Travel insurance with repatriation coverage is strongly recommended.
Essential coverage:
💡 Vérifiez si votre carte bancaire inclut une assurance voyage (souvent le cas avec les cartes premium).
Need a doctor in Morocco?
Check our directory of doctors, pharmacies, and hospitals in all Moroccan cities