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Morocco Travel Health Guide

Low risk

Morocco carries a CDC Level 1 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B.

Overall risk

Low risk

Malaria

None

Best time to visit

Year-round

Recommended vaccines

Routine Vaccines

Make sure you are current on all routine vaccines including chickenpox, diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis, flu, measles-mumps-rubella, polio, and shingles before traveling.

Recommended

COVID-19

Stay up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines before traveling.

Recommended

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for most travelers to Morocco. Infants 6-11 months should also get vaccinated. Special arrangements may be needed for those with allergies or certain medical conditions.

Recommended

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for unvaccinated travelers under 60. Those 60 and older may also choose to get vaccinated.

Recommended

Measles

All travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the MMR vaccine. Infants 6-11 months should get an early dose before travel.

Recommended

Typhoid

Typhoid vaccine is recommended for most travelers to Morocco, especially if you're staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.

Recommended

Rabies

Rabies-infected dogs are common in Morocco. Consider pre-exposure rabies vaccination if you'll be doing activities with animal exposure risk or might have trouble getting quick medical care. Rabies vaccines are generally available throughout Morocco if needed after exposure.

Situational

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever vaccine is not recommended for Morocco and is not required for entry.

Situational

Disease risks

Altitude Sickness

Jebel Toubkal (4,167m); summer hiking risk; avoid rapid ascents.

Moderate risk

Emergency numbers

Police

19

Medical / Ambulance

15

Fire

15

Tourist Police

19

U.S. Embassy

+212-537-762-265

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Sources: CDC Travelers' Health · WHO International Travel and Health. Last updated 2026-07-31. Health conditions and entry rules change — verify with the CDC, WHO and your destination’s authorities before travel. This page is informational and not a substitute for advice from a travel-medicine provider.