What vaccines do I need for Morocco?

Required: Yellow Fever (required only if arriving from a yellow fever endemic country). Recommended by the CDC: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Typhoid, Rabies (for rural or extended travel, or work with animals).

Is tap water safe to drink in Morocco?

Tap water is not safe to drink in Morocco. Drink bottled or treated water throughout your trip, including in resort areas.

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North Africa

Morocco Travel Health

Reviewed by Alexander Webber, Chief Epidemiologist · Updated 2026-08

Morocco is a popular and relatively accessible destination with a moderate health risk profile. Traveler's diarrhea is the most common illness affecting visitors, stemming from contaminated water and food prepared in informal settings. Malaria risk is essentially zero throughout the country. Travelers exploring rural Berber villages or the Sahara Desert face limited medical access.

Food Safety: Moderate Risk Tap Water: Unsafe Malaria Risk Present

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Vaccines for Morocco

Required for Entry

Yellow Fever (required only if arriving from a yellow fever endemic country)

CDC Recommended

Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Typhoid
Rabies (for rural or extended travel, or work with animals)

Source: CDC Travelers' Health — Morocco

Malaria Risk

No malaria risk. Malaria was eliminated from Morocco and transmission does not occur.

Food and Water Safety

Moderate Risk Tap water: not safe to drink

Tap water is not reliably safe; use bottled water for drinking and tooth brushing. Food safety in cities like Marrakech and Casablanca is generally adequate at mid-range and upscale restaurants. Exercise caution with street food, raw salads, and fresh juices.

Key Health Tips for Morocco

Carry loperamide and a prescribed antibiotic for traveler's diarrhea.
Avoid contact with stray dogs and cats; rabies is present in animal populations.
Drink only bottled or properly treated water throughout the country.
The sun in southern Morocco and the Sahara is extremely intense; use SPF 50+ sunscreen.

Disease Risks in Morocco

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