COVID-19 - Morocco Master Thread

[Tim Cullis]

I don't notice any viruses on Lesiteinfo or elsewhere as I have a Mac, however the report from Lesiteinfo has been confirmed by a press release from the Moroccan Ministry of Health...

The implication is that this will affect ALL travellers who wish to get a PCR test within Morocco; the document will no longer be directly provided by the lab but will be passed by the lab to the E-Lab platform from where the client will be able to download the certificate from the Liqahcorona.ma server.

If all your ducks are in a row and no manual intervention is required, this process could well be seamless and the lab will just give the client a link to where they can download their certificate to their mobile phone or to print out. Presumably a QR code will be used so that border officials can instantly bring up the details of the certificate from the E-Labs server to check the personal record. Fingers crossed this works as planned.

More information on PCR testing within Morocco for people exiting the country and the use of the E-Labs platform and the liqahcorona.ma portal: https://www.sante.gov.ma/Pages/commu...mmuniqueID=392

[TheWarden]

To avoid any further confusion on travel requirements, theres a very handy guide here

https://www.sante.gov.ma/pages/actua...spx?idactu=434

No requirement for a PCR if you travel from List A country and are Vaccinated, just proof of vaccination and a locator form.

EDIT - Just heard from a contact sat in the departure lounge waiting for a flight, no PCR if vaccinated flying from the UK

[Chris Scott]

Two different PCRs requirements are being discussed here.

One: from any walk-in lab just before leaving Mk to get back to the UK. Certificate forwarded in a day I'm told, and now tightened up following fake-test scam.

The other: recent suggestions a similar PCR with QR is now needed to enter Morocco, even with full vax QR proof which has been sufficient up to now.

I guess we'll know for sure about the latter when the departures person mentioned in the previous post passes through Mk immigration shortly.

[hav]

Did we ever hear back from the guy entering about whether they demanded PCR on top of double vax?

[Chris Scott]

I'm told he and others have recently entered Mk with just double vax evidence (on phone + printed is good).
No PCR asked for.
So, as it has been for a couple of months.

[TheWarden]

Still no reports of people from List A countries having to have a PCR as well a proof of vaccination. Of course List B you need both. But that's been the case for months now.

You vaccination or PCR does need a QR code but otherwise no changes were implemented at the end of August as claimed previously

Remember that if your getting the ferry from France that's List B so you will need vax proof and PCR.

[barrier911]

I’m booked on the Marseille to Tan-Med ferry this week and they’re asking for a PCR test within 72hrs or antigen test within 48hrs. France is a group B county so this makes sense.

[Shugs]

Originally Posted by barrier911

I’m booked on the Marseille to Tan-Med ferry this week and they’re asking for a PCR test within 72hrs or antigen test within 48hrs. France is a group B county so this makes sense.

I'm on the same ferry in a few weeks.

Given that the journey spans three days, are you planning to get your PCR in Marseille?

[barrier911]

The time limit is up to time of boarding the ferry not arrival in Morocco.

[Simon Robbrecht]

Originally Posted by barrier911

I’m booked on the Marseille to Tan-Med ferry this week and they’re asking for a PCR test within 72hrs or antigen test within 48hrs. France is a group B county so this makes sense.

We are travelling through France from monday and are leaving from Sète to Nador next thursday.
How does testing work in France? Do you need an appointment?

Thanks

Simon

[TheWarden]

The closure of airspace by Algeria has nothing to do with the COVID situation for travels in Morocco. [post deleted]

Re PCR tests in France. I had one done by Labdolab.fr 2 days ago (not in Marseille), officially you need to make an appointment but they were quite and did mine when I arrived to make enquiries.

Cost was €44 and result are received after 18:00 on the day of testing. You get a text message link that takes you to the lab report after logging in. You'll then get another message from sante.fr with the EU Covid Test cert complete with the QR code. Again after logging in you get a pdf to download and a link to add the record to the French Anti covid App.

Make sure the lab record you details correctly, my test results had the wrong DOB causing some panic as you can't travel if this doesn't match your passport. I emailed them after receiving the results and they reissued the certs by 8:30am.

If in France it's well worth using the French anticovid app. The NHS vax cert can be uploaded to your wallet on the app along with test results. Very easy to use and you will need to show vax status entering restaurants etc although many places didn't askl.

[frameworkSpecialist]

If you have the EU Vaccine passport, soon it will accepted in Marocco (and some other countries outside of the EU)

https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/new...ma-for-travel/

EDIT:

Seems like it's already accepted.

[Chris Scott]

In case anyone missed the memo.

From October 4th, fully vaxed travellers returning to England won't need to book a test in Morocco to get on a plane.
At this point amber and green gets dropped, and Morocco did not go red.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/red-ambe...land#new-rules

But we will still need to fill out a UK gov Passenger Locator Form online just before leaving Morocco.
https://www.gov.uk/provide-journey-c...fore-travel-uk
And then book and pay for a day 2 COVID-19 test – to be taken after arrival in England. You may want to practice doing this beforehand; many of the listed sites are misleading on prices or will try and trick you into taking additional tests. And it's not at all easy to find a walk-in site near you. I ended up paying £75 to post back a PCR.

From the end of October, need only book and pay for an inexpensive LF Test before leaving and once back, take it within 2 days.
https://www.find-travel-test-provide...test-providers

FWIW: according to worldmeters, the recent spike in Mk is well and truly over:
https://www.worldometers.info/corona...ountry/morocco

And this is the link for the Moroccan Passenger Health Covid Form you need for immigration
https://www.onda.ma/form.php
Fill out online and print before you arrive.

[TheWarden]

Spain has announced it will extend the closure of the border with Morocco until the 31st October 2021

[TheWarden]

Morocco is lifting some restrictions from tomorrow, mainly the night time curfew and shop closing times.

No change on borders or ferries but a positive step