Morocco health and safety
Morocco is one of ‘darkest’ Africa’s safer travel destinations, but there are certain health and security risks of which visitors should be aware, including the threat of terrorist attacks, petty crime, and food and water borne diseases.
Healthcare is of a relatively high standard within the major centres of the country, but can be less adequate in small towns and rural areas. No official inoculations are required to enter Morocco, but hepatitis A and typhoid fever vaccinations are recommended, and travellers’ diarrhoea is common. It is advisable to drink bottled water and avoid street food.
In 2003, a series of attacks targeted hotels and eateries in Casablanca, but there have been no recent incidents of terrorism within the country. The Western Sahara has a history of unrest and much of it still contains mines. There is not a great deal of violent crime in Morocco, but cases of muggings and theft have been reported.
Current advisory warnings about health and safety in Morocco
British foreign office - Morocco webpage
Up-to-date and reliable advice on health and security issues in Morocco.
www.fco.gov.uk
MD Travel Health - Morocco advice
Comprehensive medical advice on disease and health risks, precautions and remedies.
http://www.mdtravelhealth.com
Footprint Guides - Morocco
Travel site with practical information on visiting Morocco and other countries.
http://www.footprintguides.com/
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Essentials
Visas: Citizens of the UK, EU, US, Australia and New Zealand do not need visas
Season: June - September
Money: Moroccan Dirham (Dh) - ATMs are available in the larger towns, but are not always unreliable; currency can be exchanged at banks or official bureaux de change
Language: Arabic, but English and French are understood in some tourist areas
Emergency #: Police – 19; Fire and Ambulance - 150