Covid 19 – Travel to Morocco

For information on COVID-19 in Morocco, please read below.

For entry into Morocco, the Government of Morocco classifies countries into “List A” and “List B.”  List A currently includes the United States and all countries not on List B, given below.  Passengers arriving from countries on List A are permitted to enter Morocco with proof of COVID-19 vaccination OR a negative result of a PCR test administered within 48 hours of the date entering Morocco. All passengers must complete a passenger health form online at http://www.onda.ma/form.php, then print and sign the form, to be presented on arrival in Morocco. Travelers flying to Morocco from List B countries, which includes simply transiting a List B country, must be fully vaccinated AND present a negative PCR test administered within 48 hours of the date entering Morocco.  If not fully vaccinated, travelers coming from or transiting List B countries must undergo a 10-day quarantine on arrival.  List B includes the following countries: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Benin, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Congo, Cuba, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Eswatini, France, Germany, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Latvia, Lesotho, Liberia, Lithuania, Madagascar, Malaysia, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Mauritius, Mexico, Namibia, Nepal, The Netherlands, Nicaragua, Niger, North Korea, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Please see the Moroccan Ministry of Health webpage for the most up-to-date list: https://www.sante.gov.ma/pages/actualites.aspx?IDActu=434. Passenger ferries between Morocco and Spain are not currently in operation.  Limited passenger ferry service exists between Morocco and France and Italy.  The borders with Ceuta and Melilla remain closed. *** Effective November 8, 2021, all foreign national air travelers to the United States will be required to be fully vaccinated and to provide proof of vaccination status prior to boarding an airplane to the United States. Vaccines accepted will include those FDA approved or authorized, as well as vaccines with an emergency use listing (EUL) from the World Health Organization (WHO). All fully vaccinated air travelers will continue to be required to show documentation of a pre-departure negative viral test from a sample taken within three days of travel to the United States before boarding. See the CDC’s website for more details. U.S. citizens and Legal Permanent Residents (LPRs) who are not fully vaccinated will need to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test one (1) day before their flight. U.S citizens and LPRs who are fully vaccinated will need to present airlines with proof of vaccination and of a negative COVID-19 test three (3) days before their flight. See these Frequently Asked Questions for additional information. For complete details concerning Covid-19 Morocco Travel information that is updated by the US Embassy in Morocco on daily basis, please click on this link right here.

How to get to Morocco and with which airlines?

– Since the appearance of the Covid-19 variant, Morocco has decided to restore entry restrictions to the territory as of January 19, 2021, by temporarily suspending flights from Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, France, Finland, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guinea, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mali, Malta, Mozambique, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom. until further notice. – The best way to fly into and out of Morocco is via Royal Air Maroc (RAM) between Casablanca (CMN) and New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), as well as Casablanca and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). There are also flights between Casablanca and Montreal, Canada, but there are no regular flights to/from Europe at this time. Discover the complete list of airlines serving the Kingdom. However, we advise you to consult the official websites of the airline companies for more information on flights. Morocco has reopened its maritime borders in parallel with the air borders. Indeed, and since September 6, 2019, several ports are operational allowing the transport of passengers to Morocco including those of Sète in France and Genoa in Italy.

What is the Covid-19 health situation in Morocco?

Since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, the health situation in Morocco has always been stable with low critical cases. For more information on the covid-19 health situation in Morocco, click on the following link: http://www.covidmaroc.ma/

What are the sanitary measures to be respected?

As part of the fight against the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic, Morocco ensures the application of health measures recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) for the safety and health of everyone. For your safety and the safety of others during your stay in Morocco, it is necessary to: Wash your hands regularly for 20 seconds with soap or a hydro-alcoholic solution. Cough or sneeze into your elbow or into a single-use handkerchief and dispose of it in a garbage can. Maintain a distance of 1.5m with your interlocutor. Avoid hand gestures, hugs, and kisses, and make sure the mask is worn. In Morocco, failure to wear the mask is punishable by a fine of 300 DHS. Take all precautions when going out. During your tourist or professional stay in Morocco, it is strongly recommended to download the Wiqaytna (our security) an application put online by the Ministry of Health to notify the person of the exposure to the Coronavirus “Covid-19”. Several hospital centers have been deployed to take care of the infected people and to remain attentive and at the service of citizens and tourists.

Useful Numbers During Your Stay

During your stay, you must adopt barrier gestures to protect yourself and others. However, once you arrive in Morocco, several numbers are available to citizens and travelers for advice, assistance, security, and emergency. A list of Embassies and Consulates in Morocco is also at your disposal for any information, request for documents, or to benefit from consular services.

Stay safely in Morocco

It is best to find out about the restrictions in each country before planning your trip. In Morocco, a state of a health emergency is always applied to ensure the safety of citizens and travelers. Within the framework of the application of the state of a health emergency, strict control is ensured in all the entrances of the cities. Each city council applies its own restrictive measures for the city in question in order to limit the spread of the virus. To make the most of your stay, please note that restaurants, cafés, shopping malls, and convenience stores generally close at 8:00 p.m. There is also a night curfew between 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Find below the measures adopted by the tourist services in Morocco and intended to guarantee you a nice stay:

Cafés and restaurants

With prior reservation, it is possible to access the different cafes and restaurants while respecting some sanitary measures. You must always wear your mask at the entrance and every time you get up to move around. At the entrance, your temperature is checked, and you are invited to disinfect your hands. To ensure the safety of all clients, the entrance and exit routes are separate. As for the number of people per table, it is also limited to a maximum of 3 with respect to the safety distance.

Beaches, resorts and wellness centers

Private bathing establishments have also made several efforts to guarantee the health of all their customers. The general health protocol being followed, body temperature is checked at the entrance and hand disinfection is required. In the case of the wellness centers, the entry and exit routes are separated. Respect for social distancing is recommended, and the wearing of masks is mandatory in common areas. In order to fully enjoy these activities, it is advisable to follow all the guidelines mentioned at the reception area of these establishments and to inquire in advance by telephone. Public beaches are closed.

Hotels and accommodation facilities

A reservation is mandatory to take full advantage of your stay in hotels, resorts, riads, and all classified accommodation structures. Wearing a mask is mandatory in reception rooms, dining areas, and any other common room. To ensure compliance with sanitary measures dictated by the authorities, the staff of the tourist sector is trained to guide you and guarantee you the best of stays. It should also be noted that body temperature is checked at the entrance and hand disinfection may also be necessary. In addition, several structures offer the option of online booking for swimming pools. The respect of social distancing measures and hygiene rules is also required.

Museums and cultural sites

Several museums and cultural places are currently closed. When they reopen, access will be limited to a specific number of people with a reservation option. The temperature will be checked, followed by hand disinfection. As the entrance and exit routes are separated, the safety distance will have to be respected in case of waiting. Inside these establishments, it would be preferable to avoid touching objects and to follow the indicated and signaled routes. Wearing a mask is mandatory.

Cinemas and Theatres

Cinemas and theaters are currently closed. When they reopen, admission may be subject to reservation. All arrangements will be made to protect your health and safety: a marked and indicated route, a temperature reading at the entrance, hand disinfection, and numbered and separate seats to keep a safe distance. It should be noted that wearing a mask is mandatory to attend shows in cinemas and theaters.

Natural parks, green spaces and playgrounds

In playgrounds, green spaces, and public nature parks, regular disinfection of your hands is recommended. Wearing a mask is mandatory. A physical distance of at least one meter is recommended. In private areas, a temperature reading, and hand disinfection is mandatory at the entrance, as well as the wearing of a mask.

Shops and commercial activities

In shops, boutiques, shopping malls, and local stores, it is mandatory to wear your mask to protect yourself and others. It is brought to your attention that at the entrance of each store, sanitizers are available to customers, as well as thermal scanners for checking body temperature. As the number of customers is limited in these areas, it is compulsory to respect the safety distance in queuing. During your stay, it is recommended to inquire about the opening and closing hours of the stores.

Tourist guides

Tour guides will be provided with a hygiene kit and disinfected audio equipment before and after each visit. Wearing a mask is obligatory during the entire visit. It is mandatory to respect the rules of social distancing and to disinfect your hands after each contact.

Means of transport

To move freely in Morocco, several means of transportation are available: the best way is when traveling with us we will provide you with a private Large car or luxury minivan with an English speaking driver, and for folks traveling alone, the choice is by cabs, buses, streetcars, trains, coaches, and rental cars. Please note that travel may be subject to police checks at the entrance to each city. To ensure your safety on public transportation, it is mandatory to wear a mask, maintain a safe distance from other passengers, and sit in the seats reserved for you. If you decide to travel by car, wearing a mask becomes mandatory if you are accompanied.