Morocco
Summary
COVID-19 entry restrictions for Morocco
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Morocco’s current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
Travelling from and returning to the UK
Check what you must do to travel abroad and return to England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
ItIf you’re planning travel to Morocco, find out what you need to know about coronavirus there in the Coronavirus section.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel insurance.
For information about COVID-19 vaccines, see the Coronavirus page.
Almost 700,000 visitors from the UK come to Morocco every year. Most visits are trouble-free.
Morocco is a Muslim country which follows Islamic laws and customs. You should respect these at all times. See Local laws and customs
Terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in Morocco. You should be vigilant at all times. See Terrorism
Protests take place occasionally across the country. Most of these are peaceful, but you should take sensible security precautions and avoid all demonstrations. See Political situation
Morocco has a poor road safety record. See Road travel
If you’re travelling to Western Sahara, you should read our travel advice for this disputed territory.
Following the attack on the coalition base at Taji in Iraq on 11 March, and subsequent US airstrikes, tensions may be raised across the region. There is a possibility of an increased threat against Western interests, including against UK citizens. You should remain vigilant and keep up to date with the latest developments, including via the media and this travel advice.
The Overseas Business Risk service offers information and advice for British companies operating overseas on how to manage political, economic, and business security-related risks.
If you’re abroad and you need emergency help from the UK government, contact the nearest British embassy, consulate or high commission.
Update history
2024-04-19 14:59
Information on explosions in Iran, and unconfirmed reports of explosions in Syria and Iraq (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-04-14 09:22
13 April 2024 – drones and missiles fired from Iran into Israel (‘Warnings and Insurance’ page)
2024-04-12 20:05
Information on regional risks (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-12-14 11:59
Information regarding hiking in Morocco (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-10-19 10:40
Updated information regarding potential for demonstrations (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-10-16 15:03
Updated information regarding potential for demonstrations (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-10-14 14:00
Latest update: Updated information regarding planned demonstrations in Rabat and Casablanca (‘Political situation’)
2023-09-09 19:52
Addition of more information about travel and accommodation (‘Warnings and Insurance’ Page)
2023-09-09 14:00
Addition of information on travel and contact options following the 6.8m earthquake (‘Warnings and Insurance’ page)
2023-09-09 00:27
Addition of information regarding 6.8 earthquake (warnings and insurance)
2023-09-05 17:11
Information on the reported shooting of jet skiers who had allegedly strayed into Algerian waters (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-09-05 17:01
Information on the reported shooting of two jet skiers who had allegedly strayed into Algerian waters (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-09-01 15:46
Information on the reported shooting of two tourists on jet skis who had allegedly strayed into Algerian waters (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-08-31 14:06
Information on the risks of using taxis booked via mobile phone apps (under ‘Transport risks’ on the ‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-08-13 06:47
Latest update: Information on wildfires in the vicinity of Tangier (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2023-08-13 02:27
Latest update: There have been wildfires in the vicinity of Tangier. Wildfires are highly dangerous and unpredictable. Follow local guidance.
2023-06-23 15:44
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-06-22 11:14
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2023-03-29 13:20
Removal of outdated information (‘Entry Requirements’ page).
2023-02-14 14:04
Removal of outdated information (‘Summary’ page).
2023-01-05 11:07
Updated information on a ban on all travellers from China (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).
2022-10-03 14:15
Updated information that PCR and vaccine pass requirements lifted for entry to Morocco for all travellers (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-07-20 15:33
Clarification of vaccination requirements for entry to Morocco for travellers aged 12-18 (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-07-07 16:34
Addition of information on what to do if your British passport is lost or stolen in Morocco (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-05-19 15:38
Updated information on vaccine conditions for entry to Morocco.(‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-05-18 18:41
Updated information on the re-opening of the borders with Ceuta and Melilla and on the requirement for either a vaccine pass OR a PCR test to be produced upon entry to Morocco (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-04-29 17:05
Updated information on the re-opening of ferry services and requirement for either a vaccine pass or a PCR test to be produced upon entry (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-03-04 16:43
Change from routine to random COVID-19 testing on arrival into Morocco (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-02-18 16:11
Clarification of vaccine pass requirements for entering and leaving Morocco (‘Entry requirements’ page)