Travel to Morocco and Covid: open borders, entry conditions, info

Travel to Morocco and Covid date conditions What we know

While Morocco has reopened its borders, travelers must present a vaccination pass and a negative PCR test less than 48 hours old.

[Mis à jour le 8 février 2022 à 11h41] After more than two months of closure following the appearance of the Omicron variant, the Morocco reopened its air borders on February 7, 2022. To enter Moroccan territory, travelers must, however, present a vaccination pass and a negative PCR test less than 48 hours old, according to a government press release.

On arrival in Morocco, they are subjected to a rapid antigen test and random PCR tests are carried out on groups of passengers. Travelers who test positive will be required to self-isolate in their place of residence. Morocco being on the orange list of France, only vaccinated travelers will be able to go there for tourist reasons. Those who have not been vaccinated must provide proof of a compelling reason

Are Morocco’s borders open?

The air borders of Morocco have on February 7, 2022 after two months of closure following the appearance of the Omicron variant and an outbreak of cases of coronavirus.

Unvaccinated French people (and other foreigners) passing through Morocco must carry out a controlled quarantine of 10 days, at their expense, in one of the structures previously designated by the Moroccan authorities, with a control PCR test on the 9th day.

The Moroccan government has lifted the national curfew in force for more than a year due to “the improvement of the epidemiological situation” in the kingdom. This decision follows “following the positive results achieved within the framework of the national vaccination campaign”, explains the government in a press release

Restaurants, cinemas and theaters, as well as public swimming pools have reopened in Morocco. Wearing a compulsory mask remains compulsory and police checks have been reinforced in recent weeks in various cities of the country.

All beaches in Morocco are officially authorized access, respecting physical distance.

The flights will be operated in both directions (France-Morocco and Morocco-France) since the reopening of Morocco’s borders on June 15 by the French and Moroccan airlines which should be contacted for any reservations and information. It is therefore no longer necessary to go through French consulates to travel by air.

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