Morocco is reportedly considering a new so-called “lighter” health protocol for travelers from abroad. The negative PCR test would now be accepted for the unvaccinated in order to access the national territory. What to enjoy during the Easter holidays.
The return of more classic tourism to Morocco? In any case, this is what the country’s authorities would like. A reduction in the health protocol for international flight arrivals would be under study. A bargain for the Easter holidays.
A favorable development in the coming weeks
Since April 8, the Kingdom of Morocco has already applied a new health protocol for arrivals by sea. Passengers from abroad can now access the country with a negative PCR test less than 72 hours old or with a valid vaccination pass. Before this date, it was mandatory to present a vaccination certificate.
According to 360, a Moroccan media outlet, « concordant government sources » mention the generalization of this lighter protocol for arrivals by plane. For the unvaccinated, anegative test less than 72 hours oldwill be sufficient to enter the territory. “The new protocol is being finalized. It has already received the approval of the medical and scientific commission as well as the approval of the ministerial departments concerned. Only a few technical adjustments are missing,” a source explains to our colleagues.
What is the current protocol?
As of April 20, to travel to Morocco by plane, the passenger must have a valid vaccination pass, and a negative PCR test less than 72 hours old. According to the specialized site L’Echo Touristique, tests may also be required on site, in an airport, or in the traveler’s place of residence, on D+48 hours, randomly. Only children under 6 years old are not required to present a vaccination pass.
In the event of positive tests on arrival, the person concerned must, as in France, observe a period of isolation. For traditional administrative documents, only a passport is required, for a stay of less than 3 months.
What protocol for returning to France?
To return to France, by boat or plane, the rules do not change. As Morocco is a country classified as “green” by the authorities, the procedures are relatively simple. A valid vaccination pass is required or a negative PCR test less than 72 hours old, or a negative antigen test less than 48 hours old.
source: midilibre.fr
