Morocco Travel Vaccinations and Health Advice

Rabies is a real consideration in Morocco because it has been reported in domestic animals. Most short-stay travellers will not need rabies vaccination automatically, but it is worth discussing if you are taking children, cycling or running, staying for more than a month, working with animals, or heading somewhere where post-bite treatment could be difficult to reach. Any bite, scratch or lick on broken skin from a dog, cat, bat or other mammal needs urgent medical advice, even if you were vaccinated before travel. Hepatitis A is commonly recommended for previously unvaccinated travellers to Morocco because it spreads through contaminated food and water. Typhoid vaccination is also often considered, especially for longer trips, family visits, young children, or travel where food hygiene may be uncertain. Tetanus should be up to date, particularly if you may be walking, riding, trekking or travelling away from larger towns. MMR matters. Measles can spread easily, and Morocco has been flagged in travel health sources for measles activity, so adults and children should check they are protected according to the UK schedule. Hepatitis B may be relevant for longer stays, sexual exposure, medical or dental treatment abroad, contact sports, or work involving blood or body fluids. Malaria tablets are not usually the main issue for Morocco. Bites still matter, though. Insect and tick-borne infections occur in parts of North Africa, and sandfly bites can transmit leishmaniasis. Use repellent, cover skin at dusk and after dark, and take bite prevention seriously outside well-screened accommodation. Schistosomiasis has previously been reported, but the risk is very low; avoid swimming or wading in untreated freshwater.