First, the short answer: Morocco does not require any vaccinations for travellers arriving from the UK. The vaccines people talk about are recommended ones, depending on your trip. Here is what the UK's National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC, on TravelHealthPro) and the Foreign Office say, and what to sort out before you fly.
Does Morocco require vaccinations?
No. TravelHealthPro states there is no yellow fever certificate requirement for Morocco under the International Health Regulations. The one caveat it gives: proof of polio vaccination may be needed for some travellers, typically those arriving from a country where polio circulates. Travelling directly from the UK, you do not need a vaccination certificate.
Which vaccines are recommended?
| Vaccine | TravelHealthPro: recommended for |
|---|---|
| Hepatitis A | Most travellers |
| Tetanus | Most travellers |
| Typhoid | Most travellers |
| Hepatitis B | Some travellers |
| Rabies | Some travellers |
| Tuberculosis (BCG) | Some travellers |
For a week in Marrakech, hepatitis A and typhoid are the usual conversation: both are caught from food and water. Rabies matters more for long stays, rural trips, trekking and young children, who are more likely to touch animals.
When to see your GP or travel clinic
The FCDO says to check the latest vaccine recommendations at least 8 weeks before your trip, and points to the NHS travel vaccinations page to see which jabs are free and which you pay for. Some vaccines need more than one dose, so leave time.
Health precautions once you are there
- Stray animals. The FCDO notes that rabies is present and stray dogs are common in towns. Do not approach or feed them; if you are bitten or scratched, get medical advice immediately.
- Food and water. Follow good food and water hygiene; get help if vomiting or diarrhoea does not improve.
- Medicines. Carry prescription medicines in your hand luggage with the prescription: rules on some medicines differ from the UK.
- Henna. The FCDO warns that henna tattoos can cause a painful allergic reaction in some people.
The FCDO tells travellers to get appropriate travel insurance that covers their itinerary, activities and emergency expenses: see travel insurance for Morocco and the full things to know before going to Morocco checklist.
Reaching a doctor or your insurer from Morocco
If something goes wrong you will want to call the assistance line, send a photo of a prescription or find a late-night pharmacy. An eSIM gives you data from the moment you land, without hunting for hotel Wi-Fi: our plans run from 1 day (€6) to 30 days (€79). See the Morocco eSIM plans and how to contact your travel insurer without local signal.
This article summarises official sources; it is not medical advice.