Current health alerts for Morocco
Health notices reported for Morocco, with what each means for your trip and how to protect yourself. Our pharmacist will tailor this to your plans.
Diphtheria
On 15 October 2026, the US Embassy and Consulate in Morocco stated that on 28 September 2026, the Ministry of Health of Morocco reported a small diphtheria outbreak, with clusters in multiple regions in Morocco. Health teams are tracing contacts and providing preventive treatment and vaccines.
There's a vaccine for this
Keep your tetanus, diphtheria and polio booster current and avoid close contact with anyone who's unwell.
Rabies
On 29 May 2026 health authorities reported detection of rabies in a dog in Vittorio Veneto, Italy. The dog had been imported illegally from Morocco. Authorities announced mandatory rabies vaccination for all dogs and cats in the municipality.
Last updated 10 November 2026. Contains public sector information from TravelHealthPro (NaTHNaC), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © UK Health Security Agency. This is general information, not personal medical advice — your travel-health needs are assessed by our pharmacist.
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