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 closer and lower-risk than "Africa" makes it sound — there's no malaria, so tablets aren't part of the plan. The everyday essentials are the food-and-water ones: Hepatitis A and Typhoid, which matter in the medinas and street-food stalls of Marrakech and Fez as much as on a Sahara tour. The one many people overlook is rabies. Stray dogs and cats are common, bites happen — including on children — and treatment isn't always straightforward, so it's worth weighing up for longer trips, rural travel or Atlas Mountain trekking.
This is a general guide based on UK travel health advice from TravelHealthPro (UKHSA/NaTHNaC), and a Yellow Fever certificate is only needed if you're arriving from a risk country. Whether you're heading for the Marrakech souks, the Atlas Mountains or the Sahara, we'll confirm exactly what you need at a short consultation.
Plan ahead
Book 4–6 weeks before you fly
With no malaria tablets to organise, Morocco's lead time is shorter — but if you're considering rabies for a longer or more rural trip, that's a three-dose course, so a few weeks helps. 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.
Measles (MMR)
Some travellers
Make sure you have had two documented doses of MMR, as measles still circulates in many regions.
Tuberculosis
Some travellers
BCG is usually only relevant for longer stays or close community contact, typically younger travellers who have not had it before.
Entry rules — separate from your jabs
Yellow fever certificate: what Morocco requires
A yellow fever certificate requirement is a legal condition of entry — it is not the same thing as the vaccine being recommended for your health. The recommendation (when there is one) appears in the vaccine list above; the entry rule is below.
No yellow fever certificate is required to enter Morocco
Morocco does not ask arriving travellers for a yellow fever certificate, whatever your route.
There is no yellow fever transmission risk in Morocco itself — this rule exists purely to stop the virus being carried in from elsewhere.
Good to know
No malaria — rabies is the risk to plan for
Morocco is malaria-free, so antimalarial tablets aren't needed, and mosquitoes here are more of a comfort issue than a health worry. The everyday priority is food and water hygiene, which is why Hepatitis A and Typhoid head the list. Rabies is the one many travellers overlook: it's present, and bites or scratches from stray dogs, cats and monkeys are a real risk — 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
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.