Morocco Travel Vaccinations

Are you planning a trip to Morocco in the near future? Here you’ll find everything you need to know about what travel vaccinations you might need for your trip. Below you'll find recommended vaccines, potential health risks, and how to book travel vaccinations with Well Pharmacy to help you prepare for your trip to Morocco.

The recommended travel vaccinations for Morocco largely depend on the following factors listed below:

• The length of your trip
• Which parts of Morocco you plan on visiting
• Whether you’ll be staying mainly in tourist areas or travelling more widely
• Any planned activities such as trekking, cycling or desert excursions
• Your vaccination history

However, generally speaking, you can use the below clinical guidance* to help prepare for your appointment with us.

• Routine UK vaccinations – you should be up to date with any routine vaccinations and boosters recommended according to your age, medical history and individual risks. This includes checking that vaccinations such as MMR and diphtheria, tetanus and polio are up to date.
• Vaccination certificates – Morocco currently has no Yellow Fever vaccination certificate requirement under International Health Regulations. However, proof of polio vaccination may be required if you’re arriving from a polio-affected country.

• Hepatitis A – an infection that can spread through contaminated food and water or direct contact with an infected person. Vaccination is recommended for most travellers to Morocco who have not previously been vaccinated.
• Tetanus – bacteria found in soil and manure can enter the body through wounds, burns or scratches. You should have completed the standard UK vaccination course, with a booster sometimes recommended. This will depend on your vaccination history, as well as whether or not medical facilities might be limited where you’re travelling, and your last dose of the vaccine was over 10 years ago.
• Typhoid - an infection spread through contaminated food and water. Vaccination is recommended for most travellers, particularly those visiting friends or relatives or where food and water hygiene may be less reliable.

• Hepatitis B – spread through infected blood and bodily fluids. Vaccination can be considered for all travellers and may be particularly appropriate for longer stays or trips involving an increased risk of exposure through medical treatment, work, contact sports, or sexual contact.
• Rabies – rabies is considered a risk in Morocco and has been reported in domestic animals. A pre-travel vaccination might be recommended for longer stays (longer than a month), or those undertaking higher-risk activities such as running, cycling or working with animals. The vaccine might also be recommended if you’re travelling to areas where post-exposure treatment and medical care is limited.
• Tuberculosis (TB) – a BCG vaccination might be recommended for certain higher-risk travellers. This might include unvaccinated, Tuberculin-test-negative occupational risk travellers, such as healthcare or laboratory workers where there is risk of TB exposure.

• Diarrhoea – contaminated food and water can cause stomach upsets and infections while travelling. Take care with what you eat and drink, and maintain good hand hygiene throughout your trip.
• Altitude sickness – altitude illness can be a risk if you’re trekking or travelling in the Atlas Mountains at higher elevations. Gradual ascent and allowing time to acclimatise can help reduce your risk.
• Heat and dehydration – Morocco can experience high temperatures, particularly in inland and desert areas. Drink plenty of water, use sun protection, and avoid prolonged exposure during the hottest parts of the day.
• Insect and tick bites - insect-borne diseases including leishmaniasis and West Nile virus can occur in Morocco. Using insect repellent and covering exposed skin where practical can help reduce your risk.
• Henna tattoos - some henna products can cause painful allergic skin reactions, including swelling and itchy rashes. Take particular care with temporary tattoos offered while travelling.
• Malaria - Morocco is malaria-free and was certified as such by the World Health Organisation in 2010. Malaria tablets are therefore not routinely needed for travel to Morocco.