Do You Need a Health Form to Enter Morocco?

A few years ago, the most stressful part of a trip to Morocco happened before you left home: downloading the passenger health form, uploading a vaccination pass, booking a PCR test and hoping the airline agreed with your paperwork. Many travellers still search for the Morocco health form today, and we still get emails asking where to find it. The good news is that you no longer need one. This guide explains the current Morocco entry requirements in 2026, what happens at the airport, and the health precautions that actually matter once you are here.

Quick answer: no health form, vaccination certificate or COVID-19 test is required to enter Morocco in 2026. The pandemic-era passenger health form (fiche sanitaire) was withdrawn in 2022 along with the other COVID entry rules. What you need is a valid passport, a visa if your nationality requires one, and, sensibly, travel insurance. Always confirm the latest rules with official sources before you fly.

What happened to the Morocco health form?

During the pandemic, Morocco required arriving passengers to complete a health declaration form, print it or show it on their phone, and present it along with a vaccination pass or negative test. Rules changed frequently, flights were suspended for weeks at a time, and the form was a genuine source of confusion.

All of that was lifted in 2022. Since then, Morocco has had no COVID-related entry requirements and no general health declaration. Websites still offering to “process your Morocco health form” for a fee are, at best, out of date. Do not pay them, and do not give them your passport details.

Morocco entry requirements in 2026

Passport validity

Your passport must be valid for the whole length of your stay in Morocco. In practice, we advise travellers to have at least six months left and a blank page for the entry stamp, because some airlines apply stricter checks than the border itself. The GOV.UK entry requirements page for Morocco sets out the current rules for British passport holders.

Who needs a visa?

Citizens of many countries can visit Morocco visa-free for up to 90 days as tourists. This includes the UK, Ireland, all EU countries, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Brazil and many others. Some nationalities need a visa in advance, and Morocco has introduced an electronic visa (e-visa) for a number of countries in recent years.

Visa lists do change, so check with the Moroccan embassy or consulate in your country, or the official portal of the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, before booking flights. US travellers can find current guidance on the US State Department’s Morocco page.

Staying longer than 90 days

If you want to stay beyond 90 days, you need to apply for an extension at the local police headquarters before your time runs out, which involves paperwork and patience. Overstaying can lead to a fine and delays at departure. Some long-stay visitors simply leave and re-enter, but border officers can refuse entry if it looks like you are living here without a permit.

Children travelling

Children need their own passport. If a child is travelling with only one parent, or with neither, carry a signed letter of consent from the absent parent or parents and a copy of the birth certificate. It is not always asked for, but when it is, not having it can ruin a holiday.

What happens when you arrive

Most international visitors land at Marrakech Menara, Casablanca Mohammed V, Fes-Saïss, Agadir Al Massira, Tangier Ibn Battouta or Rabat-Salé. Details for each are on the ONDA airports website.

1. Passport control. Queue for non-Moroccan passports. The officer may ask the purpose of your trip and where you are staying, so have your first hotel or riad address to hand. Paper arrival cards have largely disappeared at the main airports; if you are given one, fill it in.
2. Entry stamp. On your first visit, your passport is stamped with a personal entry number, which hotels and riads will copy when you check in.
3. Baggage and customs. Bags are scanned on the way out of the hall. Most travellers walk straight through.
4. Money and SIM card. There are ATMs and exchange counters after customs, and mobile operators such as Maroc Telecom, Orange and inwi sell SIM cards with data for around 50–100 MAD (€5–9).

At Marrakech, queues at passport control can take an hour when several flights land together on a Friday or Saturday afternoon. That is one reason we always suggest a pre-arranged transfer: you are not negotiating with a taxi driver when you finally get out. Our private Morocco tours include airport pick-up as standard, and our guide to getting around Morocco covers the alternatives.

Customs rules worth knowing

• Dirhams: the Moroccan dirham is a closed currency. You may bring in or take out only a limited amount in cash (check the current Office des Changes allowance), so plan to withdraw or exchange on arrival and change leftover dirhams back before you leave, keeping your receipts.
• Foreign currency: large amounts of foreign cash, above the equivalent of 100,000 MAD, must be declared on arrival.
• Drones: bringing a drone into Morocco without prior authorisation is not allowed. Drones are routinely confiscated at customs, and getting them back is difficult.
• Duty-free allowances: typically 1 litre of spirits or 2 litres of wine and 200 cigarettes for adults.
• Medicines: carry prescription medicines in their original packaging with a copy of the prescription. Some strong painkillers and psychotropic drugs need a doctor’s letter.
• Professional camera kit and satellite phones can attract questions; carry receipts if you have high-value equipment.

Recommended vaccinations

There are no compulsory vaccinations for travellers arriving from the UK, Europe or North America. Most travel clinics recommend:

• Routine vaccines up to date, including tetanus, diphtheria, polio and MMR
• Hepatitis A for most travellers
• Typhoid and hepatitis B for longer stays or more adventurous eating and travel
• Rabies for long trips, cycling tours or work with animals, as stray dogs and cats are common

If you are arriving from a country with yellow fever risk, check whether a certificate is required. Book an appointment with a travel clinic or your GP six to eight weeks before departure. The GOV.UK health page for Morocco links to the latest NHS-backed advice.

Is travel insurance required?

Travel insurance is not checked at the border for visa-free visitors, but we would not travel without it, and neither should you. Private hospitals in Marrakech, Casablanca and Rabat are good but expect payment up front, and a medical evacuation from the desert or the High Atlas can run into thousands of euros. Make sure your policy covers:

• Medical treatment and repatriation
• Trekking up to the altitude you plan to reach (Toubkal is 4,167 m)
• Adventure activities such as quad biking, surfing or camel rides if you plan them
• Cancellation and lost luggage

Staying healthy in Morocco

Water and food

Tap water in the big cities is treated, but changes in water are a common cause of upset stomachs. Most visitors drink bottled water; Sidi Ali and Aïn Saïss are widely sold for about 6–8 MAD per 1.5-litre bottle. A filter bottle reduces plastic waste. Eat at busy places where food is cooked to order, peel your fruit and go easy on salads for the first couple of days. Our Moroccan food guide points you to the dishes worth trying.

Sun and heat

From May to September, temperatures in Marrakech often pass 35°C and the Sahara can exceed 45°C. Drink more than you think you need, wear a wide hat and loose long sleeves, and rest in the middle of the day. Even in winter, the desert sun burns quickly. A cotton chech scarf, sold in every Merzouga shop, is the local answer.

Altitude

The road over the Tizi n’Tichka pass reaches 2,260 m, which troubles nobody, but climbing Toubkal or M’Goun takes you above 4,000 m. Read our guide to trekking in Morocco for advice on acclimatisation.

Pharmacies

Moroccan pharmacies, marked by a green crescent or cross, are excellent and often the first stop for minor ailments. Pharmacists usually speak French and are well trained; many medicines available only on prescription in Europe can be bought over the counter. Each town has a rota of night pharmacies (pharmacie de garde), posted in the window of every pharmacy. For emergencies, dial 15 for an ambulance or 19 for police in cities.

For more on staying safe once you are here, see our honest look at whether Morocco is safe to visit, and our list of practical answers on the travel FAQ page.

Frequently asked questions

Once the paperwork is sorted, the fun part begins. Browse our Morocco tours or ask our Marrakech team about anything from airport transfers to a full itinerary. We will help you arrive relaxed and ready for the souks.