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Foreign travel advice

Morocco

Warnings and insurance

Still current at:: 104 ~~December~~February ~~2025~~2026
Updated:: 104 ~~December~~February ~~2025~~2026
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Severe weather warnings

Direction Générale de la Météorologie is issuing red-level alerts for several areas across Morocco due to exceptionally heavy rainfall, storm activity and significant flood risk. The situation is changing daily. Follow the Direction Générale de la Météorologie for severe weather warnings.

Before you travel

No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:

see general advice for women travellers
read our guide on disability and travel abroad
see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
read about safety for solo and independent travel
see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad

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If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.

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Update history

2026-02-04 16:05
New information about risks from severe weather conditions in several areas across Morocco (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

2025-12-10 13:14
New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).

2025-11-18 10:30
Addition of information on the risks from methanol poisoning (‘Safety and security’ page).

2025-10-06 17:07
Removal of information about countrywide protests and demonstrations (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

2025-10-02 18:16
New information about countrywide protests and demonstrations (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

2025-08-05 10:48
Updated with information about the risks from terrorism (‘Safety and security’ page).

2025-07-23 14:18
Addition of information on the risks of being involved with illegal drugs, including cannabis. This includes risk of arrest if you are found carrying drugs when transiting through the airport (‘Safety and security’ page).

2025-06-13 12:37
Ongoing hostilities in the region and between Israel and Iran could escalate quickly and pose security risks for the wider region (‘Safety and security’ page).

2024-10-26 08:04
On 26 October Israel carried out military action against Iran (‘Safety and security’ page)

2024-09-29 00:00
Updated information on the Conflict affecting Lebanon (Safety and Security Pages)

2024-09-28 22:59
Updated information on the Conflict in Lebanon (Safety and Security Pages)

2024-07-12 15:29
Information on avoiding protests (‘Safety and security’ page).

2024-06-10 17:04
This travel advice was reviewed for style and accuracy.

2024-04-26 12:38
Removal of some language on military activity in the region (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

2024-04-19 14:59
Information on explosions in Iran, and unconfirmed reports of explosions in Syria and Iraq (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

2024-04-14 09:22
13 April 2024 – drones and missiles fired from Iran into Israel (‘Warnings and Insurance’ page)

2024-04-12 20:05
Information on regional risks (‘Safety and security’ page).

2023-12-14 11:59
Information regarding hiking in Morocco (‘Safety and security’ page).

2023-10-19 10:40
Updated information regarding potential for demonstrations (‘Safety and security’ page).

2023-10-16 15:03
Updated information regarding potential for demonstrations (‘Safety and security’ page).

2023-10-14 14:00
Latest update: Updated information regarding planned demonstrations in Rabat and Casablanca (‘Political situation’)

2023-09-09 19:52
Addition of more information about travel and accommodation (‘Warnings and Insurance’ Page)

2023-09-09 14:00
Addition of information on travel and contact options following the 6.8m earthquake (‘Warnings and Insurance’ page)

2023-09-09 00:27
Addition of information regarding 6.8 earthquake (warnings and insurance)

2023-09-05 17:11
Information on the reported shooting of jet skiers who had allegedly strayed into Algerian waters (‘Safety and security’ page).

2023-09-05 17:01
Information on the reported shooting of two jet skiers who had allegedly strayed into Algerian waters (‘Safety and security’ page).

2023-09-01 15:46
Information on the reported shooting of two tourists on jet skis who had allegedly strayed into Algerian waters (‘Safety and security’ page).

2023-08-31 14:06
Information on the risks of using taxis booked via mobile phone apps (under ‘Transport risks’ on the ‘Safety and security’ page).

2023-08-13 06:47
Latest update: Information on wildfires in the vicinity of Tangier (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

2023-08-13 02:27
Latest update: There have been wildfires in the vicinity of Tangier. Wildfires are highly dangerous and unpredictable. Follow local guidance.

2023-06-23 15:44
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.

2023-06-22 11:14
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.

2023-03-29 13:20
Removal of outdated information (‘Entry Requirements’ page).

2023-02-14 14:04
Removal of outdated information (‘Summary’ page).

2023-01-05 11:07
Updated information on a ban on all travellers from China (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).

2022-10-03 14:15
Updated information that PCR and vaccine pass requirements lifted for entry to Morocco for all travellers (‘Entry requirements’ page)

2022-07-20 15:33
Clarification of vaccination requirements for entry to Morocco for travellers aged 12-18 (‘Entry requirements’ page)

2022-07-07 16:34
Addition of information on what to do if your British passport is lost or stolen in Morocco (‘Entry requirements’ page)

2022-05-19 15:38
Updated information on vaccine conditions for entry to Morocco.(‘Entry requirements’ page)

2022-05-18 18:41
Updated information on the re-opening of the borders with Ceuta and Melilla and on the requirement for either a vaccine pass OR a PCR test to be produced upon entry to Morocco (‘Entry requirements’ page)

2022-04-29 17:05
Updated information on the re-opening of ferry services and requirement for either a vaccine pass or a PCR test to be produced upon entry (‘Entry requirements’ page)

2022-03-04 16:43
Change from routine to random COVID-19 testing on arrival into Morocco (‘Entry requirements’ page)

2022-02-18 16:11
Clarification of vaccine pass requirements for entering and leaving Morocco (‘Entry requirements’ page)