Key things to
Consider when there
Getting around
Your health
You should consider visiting your health professional at least 4 to 6 weeks before your trip to check whether you need any vaccinations or other preventive measures e.g. polio and tetanus injections.
Morocco has a very low level of malaria. However, if you are trekking or travelling in the countryside (depending upon the time of year) you should try to avoid insect bites. You can use mosquito/insect repellent to unprotected skin (around hands, feet, neck) and cover up well especially around dusk. DEET is usually recommended for adults but there are other repellents available, especially for children. Therefore, you should speak to your pharmacy concerning the various options available to you.
Heat
Morocco can be extremely hot.
Ensure that you are covered up and are using a suitable high screen sun block. Wearing a hat or scarf is also a good idea.
It is possible to suffer from heatstroke if you don’t take suitable precautions
It is also recommend that you drink sufficient water to keep you hydrated.
Security and crime
The crime rate in Morocco is not high and very fortunately crime against tourists is relatively rare, but it does happen. Make sure that you keep your luggage and money secure. When walking around the souks or any crowded area ensure that you have a secure bag and keep it close to you. Generally, you should not take too much money with you when you are shopping. Pickpockets operate in Morocco as well!
You must carry your passport with you at all times. Alternatively, as a tourist, it is generally acceptable that you can leave your passport in your hotel and carry a photocopy of the relevant pages with you. However, if you are travelling outside of Marrakech and around Morocco you must carry your passport with you at all times.
It is a good idea to keep a photocopy of your passport among your belongings should it be lost or stolen. If your passport is lost or stolen you should contact the British Embassy in Morocco as soon as possible.
Links and information below for the British Embassy in Morocco.
Other hazards
Morocco has snakes and scorpions, which can be dangerous.
It is advisable to wear shoes at all times if in the countryside or the Sahara.
Don’t put on your shoes without shaking them first – something may have crawled inside.