Morocco
Warnings and insurance
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help British nationals make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.
Earthquake in Morocco
An earthquake of magnitude 6.8 hit Morocco near Marrakesh on 8 September. Further aftershocks are possible. Follow the advice of local authorities, and the local media.
If you need help
If you are in Morocco and you need consular assistance call our 24-hour helpline and select the option for ‘consular services for British nationals’:
- For domestic calls from Morocco, call British Embassy Rabat +212 (0) 537 63 33 33
- For international calls to the UK , call +44 (0) 207 008 5000
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide as well as support for British nationals abroad which includes:
- advice on preparing for travel abroad and reducing risks
- information for women, LGBT+ and disabled travellers
Follow and contact FCDO travel on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You can also sign up to get email notifications when this advice is updated.
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
Update history
2024-04-26 12:38
Removal of some language on military activity in the region (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
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)