Morocco: Covid-19, vaccine, tests, openings… What you need to know to travel there at the end of the year
As the health situation improves, Morocco is beginning to relax the constraints which weigh particularly on nightlife. While waiting for it to completely lift, we explain how to enjoy the Moroccan winter sun.
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What entry formalities for French people traveling to Morocco?
Morocco is now included in the France In list B, French travelers, whether vaccinated or not, are required to produce on arrival the negative results of a PCR test less than 48 hours old (except children under 11 years old) and a health form. If traveling by ferry, a 2nd test may be carried out on board in order to meet deadlines. Morocco recognizes most vaccines, with the vaccination schedule considered complete two weeks after the administration of the last required dose.
When returning to France, no formalities are required for vaccinated travelers. Unvaccinated, they must produce a PCR test less than 72 hours old or an antigen test less than 48 hours old, submit to a random antigen test on arrival and agree to self-isolate for seven days.
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Curfew, travel… What are the restrictions on site?
While the state of health emergency has been extended until October 31, a further relaxation of restrictions has been in force since October 1: curfew pushed back to 11 p.m. (until 5 a.m.) which allows businesses, restaurants and cafes to stay open later (with a 50% gauge), reopening of hammams and sports halls (with a 50% gauge), and limitation of gatherings to 50 people instead of 25, unless waived by local authorities.
Inter-city travel remains subject to presentation of a vaccination pass or administrative travel authorization. A plan to reserve access to public places for holders of a health pass is mentioned by the Ministry of Health according to the Moroccan press, but no details have been given as to its entry into force. While welcoming the management of the pandemic, tourism professionals deplore a lack of visibility. While waiting for restrictions to be lifted, particularly for events, “in the very short term the situation is still difficult”, summarizes Hamid Bentahar, president of the National Tourism Confederation (CNT), “but overall confidence is returning”. Among the good news, “the number of flights is increasing and we are even seeing new airlines interested in Morocco”.
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Beaches, museums, monuments: what activities are possible in Morocco this fall?
Despite the 11 p.m. curfew, Morocco is currently living to the rhythm of the Indian summer with beaches, monuments, museums and gardens to enjoy without the crowds and swimming pools in which to bask in the sun. « Marrakech revital, it’s a plus for our customers, » emphasizes Fabrice Castellorizios, General manager of the five-star Radisson Blu hotel. If the ALSO READMarrakech : nos dix riads préférés à less than 100 euros per night
In the meantime, “the end-of-year holidays are shaping up very well”, confirms Denys Courtier, Regional Sales & Marketing Director of La Mamounia, emblematic hotel in the old town. “We already have reservations, particularly for long stays”. Until then, hotels are actively preparing, like the Es Saadi Marrakech Resort which is refining a range of new well-being features or the Oberoi, qui lance des expériences as a couple or as a family. At
