Destination guide
Travel vaccines for Morocco
Marrakech souks, the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara — here's what UK travellers are usually advised before visiting Morocco, confirmed for you at a quick consultation.
Overview
What vaccinations do I need for Morocco?
Morocco is a popular short-haul adventure, from Marrakech and Fez to the mountains and desert. For most trips a small number of travel vaccinations are recommended on top of your routine UK immunisations.
The recommendations below are a general guide based on UK travel health advice. We'll confirm exactly what you need at a short consultation.
Plan ahead
Book 4–6 weeks before you fly
Some vaccines need time to take effect, so aim to come in 4–6 weeks before departure. Travelling sooner? Come in anyway — there's almost always something we can do.
Recommended vaccinations
Vaccines commonly advised for Morocco
Grouped by how often they're recommended. Your personal list is confirmed at consultation. Vaccine guidance is based on public health information from TravelHealthPro (UKHSA/NaTHNaC).
Hepatitis A
Most travellers
Spread through contaminated food and water — advised for most trips.
Typhoid
Most travellers
Recommended for most travellers, especially away from main resorts.
Tetanus, Diphtheria & Polio
Most travellers
A combined booster is recommended if you're not up to date.
Hepatitis B
Some travellers
Advised for longer stays, healthcare work, or possible medical/dental treatment.
Rabies
Some travellers
Often worth considering — rabies is present and stray dog and cat bites are common.
Good to know
Malaria, mosquitoes and rabies
Morocco is malaria-free, so antimalarial tablets are not needed. Rabies, however, is present, and bites or scratches from stray dogs, cats and monkeys are a real risk for travellers — so the rabies vaccine is worth discussing, especially for longer or more adventurous trips.
- Malaria tablets not required for Morocco
- Avoid contact with stray and wild animals; clean any bite and seek help
- A valid Yellow Fever certificate is only needed if arriving from a risk country
FAQ
Morocco travel vaccines — FAQs
Hepatitis A and Typhoid are advised for most travellers, with Tetanus/Diphtheria/Polio kept up to date. Rabies and Hepatitis B are added depending on your plans.
No — Morocco is malaria-free, so antimalarial tablets aren't required.
Yes — rabies is present and bites or scratches from stray dogs, cats and monkeys do happen. The rabies vaccine is worth considering, particularly for longer or more adventurous trips.
Ideally 4–6 weeks before travel, but we can help at shorter notice too.
Getting ready for Morocco?
Book a quick consultation at our Timperley clinic near Manchester and we'll get your vaccinations and travel health advice sorted for your trip.