UPDATED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 – MOST CURRENT COVID ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR MOROCCO
As of today’s date, all COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted for tourists traveling to Morocco.
Tourists NO LONGER need to present a valid COVID-19 vaccine pass, and tourists to Morocco NO LONGER need to present a negative PCR test result.
All travelers will still need to present a completed and signed Passenger Health Form which can be found at https://www.onda.ma/form.php.
It’s a big relief to anyone working in tourism in Morocco that Morocco has re-opened borders on February 7, 2022 after the COVID-19 variant Omicron made its way to the Kingdom.
And now that Morocco’s borders are open for tourists, and spring break and high season for tourism in Morocco is just around the corner, it’s important to know what are the most current COVID entry requirements for Morocco! We explain each entry requirement, but if you’re looking for a quick bullet list of current COVID entry requirements for Morocco, please scroll to the end of this post.
Is Morocco open to US tourists?
Yes, Morocco is open to US tourists! And UK tourists! And EU tourists! In fact, Morocco is open to ALL tourists, regardless of passport, country of residence or country of transit. Morocco has now done away with previous entry requirements, where countries were divided by List A, List B and most recently, List C. So, all tourists are welcome in Morocco but with one catch … based on the most current COVID entry requirements for Morocco, any adult tourist coming to Morocco MUST be fully vaccinated.
Is being vaccinated one of the most current COVID entry requirements for Morocco?
For sure, one of the most important current COVID entry requirements for Morocco is being fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Morocco currently accepts the following vaccines:
- AstraZeneca
- Covishield (Serum Institute of India)
- Janssen (Johnson & Johnson)
- Moderna
- Pfizer / BioNTech
- Sinopharm
- Sinovac
- Sputnik
One important note is that if you have been recently vaccinated, your entry date in Morocco should be no less than 2 weeks after your last shot.
You’ll want to present your digital or paper vaccine pass when checking in for your flight to Morocco, and you may be asked for it again upon arrival in Morocco.
Are COVID-19 booster shots required to enter Morocco?
Morocco considers “fully vaccinated” against COVID according to the COVID vaccination program protocol of the home country, meaning that if booster shots are NOT required in your home country and if you have received 1 dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, or 2 doses of Moderna or Pfizer, then you should be in compliance of the most current COVID entry requirements for Morocco. One important note is that if you have been recently vaccinated, your entry date in Morocco should be no less than 2 weeks after your last shot.
Can I still travel to Morocco if I have a medical exemption for COVID vaccine?
Morocco does not specifically address any medical exemption for COVID vaccine as part of their most current COVID entry requirements for Morocco, but it is our understanding that medical exemptions for any COVID vaccine ARE NOT valid for entry to Morocco in lieu of a COVID vaccine pass. We have heard of travelers with only a medical exemption being denied boarding, so if you do try to travel to Morocco with just a medical exemption for COVID vaccine, be aware of the probable and high risk of not being able to travel.
Do I need a PCR test to travel to Morocco?
Yes – Pre-travel PCR tests are part of the most current COVID entry requirements for Morocco.
All travelers aged 6 and up must present a negative PCR test result when checking in and/or boarding their flight to Morocco. The sample and test results must be within 48 hours of checking-in/boarding. You may wonder how strict the 48 hour period is – we recommend to stay as close to this window as possible to avoid a risk of being denied boarding.
The most current COVID entry requirements for Morocco do not detail which type of tests are acceptable for travel to Morocco, so we do recommend based on past entry requirements to get a “normal” PCR test, not a home PCR, not an antigen test.
You’ll want to have a digital or paper copy of your test results when checking in for your flight to Morocco, which should include a date/time stamp of the sample and test results, the name of the laboratory and/or doctor, and the mention of “negative” result.
I recently recovered from COVID, but I’m nervous my pre-travel PCR test result will be positive. What happens then?
Morocco does not specifically address recent COVID recovery with positive PCR results as part of their most current COVID entry requirements for Morocco, but it is our understanding that a doctor’s note for recent COVID recovery couple with a positive PCR test result WILL NOT suffice in lieu of a negative PCR result for entry into Morocco. We have heard of travelers with such a doctor’s note being denied boarding, so if you do try to travel to Morocco with a positive PCR result and doctor’s explanation of a recent recovery from COVID, be aware of the probable and high risk of not being able to travel.
Do I need to fill out any forms to enter Morocco?
Yes – as part of current COVID entry requirements for Morocco, all passengers need to fill out a government Passenger Health Form which can be found at https://www.onda.ma/form.php. The form also needs to be signed and dated. (You may need to be on a desktop for these links to work.)
You may be asked to provide this form when checking in for your flight; at the latest you will need it upon arrival in Morocco for Passport and Border Control.
Are there any other current conditions to enter Morocco during COVID?
Yes! We have explained the “pre-travel” planning for any trip to Morocco, but there are some “upon arrival” conditions you need to be aware of.
As part of the most current COVID entry requirements for Morocco:
- Upon arrival in Morocco, all travelers aged 6 and up will have to submit to a rapid antigen test. Please note that the rapid antigen test is done free of charge, at no extra expense to the traveler. We have heard from recent travelers that booths are set up just past the airport exits
- Random passengers may be selected for a PCR test, either at the airport of arrival or within 48 hours of arrival. Please note that the PCR test is done free of charge, at no extra expense to the traveler.
Eek – What if I test positive for COVID upon arrival in Morocco?
As part of the current COVID entry requirements for Morocco, what Morocco has stated is IF a passenger tests positive for COVID upon arrival in Morocco by the routine rapid antigen or random PCR test BUT is asymptomatic, the passenger should self-isolate, according to the “national protocol in force”. If a passenger tests positive and shows moderate to severe symptoms, then they will receive treatment in a public or private hospital, according to the “national protocol in force”.
Child Travel COVID Rules: Specific current COVID entry requirements for Morocco for Child Travelers
If you are traveling with your children to Morocco, here’s what you need to know for most current COIVD entry requirements for Morocco, based on their ages.
If you are traveling with your children to Morocco, here’s what you need to know for most current COIVD entry requirements for Morocco, based on their ages.
- Children Ages 0-5: Very young children traveling to Morocco are not subject to any specific COVID requirement, meaning:
- They do not have to be vaccinated.
- They do not have to have any PCR or antigen testing done to enter Morocco. Older children traveling to Morocco must present a negative PCR test before boarding their flight. They will also be subject to “upon arrival” rapid antigen testing and may be randomly selected for PCR testing upon arrival in Morocco.
- Children Ages 6-17:
- Older children traveling to Morocco must present a negative PCR test before boarding their flight. They will also be subject to “upon arrival” rapid antigen testing and may be randomly selected for PCR testing upon arrival in Morocco.
- Older children are NOT required to be vaccinated against COVID to enter Morocco.
- Children Aged 18: For the sake of the most current COVID entry requirements for Morocco, any child aged 18 is considered “adult” and is subject to all entry conditions regarding vaccination and PCR /antigen testing.
Where to Find Most Current COVID Entry Requirements for Morocco
We’ve found that one of the best places to find the most current COVID entry requirements for Morocco is on the website of Morocco’s Office National des Aéroports (ONDA), “National Office of Airports”. Please note that navigation of ONDA’s site is different on a mobile device versus the desktop version.
You may also want to consult the website or social media account of your home country’s consulate or embassy in Morocco.
In addition, your airline should also be aware of the most current COVID entry requirements to Morocco and should communicate them to you, along with any of the airline’s own requirements for traveling during this COVID pandemic.
Quick List of Current COVID Entry Requirements for Morocco:
Be prepared to present any required documentation related to current COVID entry requirements to Morocco to airline staff when checking in and possible boarding. Why? Airlines are responsible for ensuring that travelers have proper documentation and permission to travel to any country, because if any traveler is denied entry at Border and Passport control because of insufficient or lack of entry permission, it is the airline’s responsibility to fly back the traveler.
- Travelers aged 18 and above must be fully vaccinated according to the vaccination protocol in their home country and be able to present their vaccine record or vaccine card upon airline check-in and boarding.
- Travelers aged 6 and up must present a negative PCR result when checking-in for their flight and possibly boarding. The PCR test cannot be a “rapid PCR”, and the sample AND test results must be within 48 hours of check-in.
- All travelers must present a completed Passenger Health Form. At the very latest, you will be required to present this health form at Morocco Border and Passport Control, but you may also be asked by your airline to present it when boarding. The Morocco Passenger Health form can be found on ONDA’s website – it must be filled out digitally, then printed and signed.
- Upon arrival in Morocco, all travelers aged 6 and up will have to submit to a rapid antigen test.
- Upon arrival in Morocco, random passengers may also be selected for PCR testing.
- Travelers aged 0-5 are not subject to any specific current COVID entry requirements for Morocco, meaning these young children do not have to be vaccinated to enter Morocco and they are not subject to any PCR or antigen testing, before flying to Morocco or upon arrival in Morocco.
Source for this blog post: ONDA
Disclaimer: CURRENT AS OF 2/2022 This blog is for informational purposes only. Mint Tea Tours cannot and will not be held responsible for any misunderstanding of current entry requirements to Morocco which could result in denied boarding or entry to Morocco. It is ultimately the traveler’s responsibility to ensure that they are fully responsible for compliance of most current COVID entry requirements to Morocco.
