Heading to Morocco? Most UK travellers are advised to be up to date with Hepatitis A and their Tetanus, Diphtheria and Polio booster, with Typhoid, Hepatitis B and Rabies considered depending on your plans, and your routine MMR (measles) protection checked. Crewe Travel Clinic can confirm exactly what you need at a personal travel health consultation.
For Morocco, UK travellers are usually advised to be up to date with Hepatitis A, Typhoid and a Tetanus, Diphtheria and Polio booster, and to check their MMR (measles) protection, with Hepatitis B and Rabies considered depending on your trip. There is no significant malaria risk and no yellow fever risk in Morocco, and no yellow fever certificate is required unless you arrive from a country where the disease is present. Crewe Travel Clinic can review your itinerary and confirm exactly which vaccines you need at a personal consultation in Crewe, Cheshire.
Morocco is a hugely popular short-haul escape for travellers from Crewe and across Cheshire, whether you are wandering the souks of Marrakech and Fes, riding camels in the Sahara near Merzouga, surfing on the Atlantic coast at Essaouira and Taghazout, trekking in the High Atlas mountains, or relaxing in the blue streets of Chefchaouen. The mix of vibrant cities, mountain scenery and desert means very different conditions across the country, and a change in food, water and climate makes it well worth preparing your health before you go.
We recommend booking a travel health consultation around four to six weeks before departure, as some vaccines are given as a course or need a little time to take effect. Even so, last-minute appointments are still worthwhile because protection can often be started quickly. At Crewe Travel Clinic our nurse will review your itinerary, medical history, planned activities and previous vaccinations, then tailor a plan to you. The advice below is general guidance based on UK recommendations from TravelHealthPro (NaTHNaC) and the NHS, and your final vaccine list is always confirmed at your appointment.
Spread through contaminated food and water, which is a genuine risk in Morocco, so this vaccine is advised for almost all travellers.
Most UK adults benefit from a combined booster if it has been ten years or more since their last dose.
Recommended for most travellers because it spreads through contaminated food and water, particularly where sanitation may be variable or when eating outside main hotels and resorts.
Morocco has had a significant measles outbreak, so make sure you have had two documented doses of MMR before you travel, especially for infants and children.
Considered for longer stays, those who may need medical or dental care, and anyone whose activities could risk contact with blood or bodily fluids.
Rabies is present in Morocco, so pre-exposure vaccination is advised for longer trips, remote or mountain travel, those working with animals, and where prompt medical treatment may be hard to reach.
Only considered for higher-risk situations such as aid or relief work, or travel to areas with poor sanitation and limited access to safe water.
There is no significant risk of malaria in Morocco and antimalarial tablets are not recommended. The country has historically had only very limited, seasonal risk in a few rural areas, and no risk in the cities and resorts such as Marrakech, Fes, Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier and Agadir. Even so, you should still practise sensible insect-bite avoidance, as mosquitoes and sandflies in Morocco can spread other illnesses such as leishmaniasis and West Nile virus.
There is no risk of yellow fever in Morocco, so the vaccine is not needed for your health, and there are no yellow fever certificate requirements under the International Health Regulations for most travellers. A certificate may only be requested if you are arriving from, or have transited through, a country where yellow fever is present. If you are flying to Morocco directly from the UK this will not apply, but if your journey involves parts of sub-Saharan Africa or South America, check with us so you can carry the correct certificate.
Check yellow fever certificate requirementsFood and water hygiene is one of the most useful precautions for Morocco. Stick to bottled or properly treated water, avoid ice and unpasteurised dairy, eat food that is freshly and thoroughly cooked, and peel fruit yourself to reduce the risk of travellers' diarrhoea, Hepatitis A and typhoid. Packing rehydration sachets and a basic travel health kit is sensible. Use an effective insect repellent containing DEET and cover up, particularly around dawn and dusk, as mosquitoes and sandflies can spread dengue, West Nile virus and leishmaniasis. Because rabies is present, avoid touching or feeding dogs, cats, monkeys and other animals, and if you are bitten, scratched or licked on broken skin, wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water and seek medical advice straight away, even if you have been vaccinated; a fatal case in a UK traveller after contact with a stray dog was reported in 2025. If you plan to trek in the High Atlas, including Mount Toubkal at over 4,000 metres, be aware of altitude sickness and ascend gradually. Sun protection, hats and staying well hydrated matter in the desert heat, and Morocco lies in an earthquake-prone region, so it is worth knowing basic safety advice.