STAY SAFELY IN MOROCCO

It is best to find out about the restrictions in each country before planning your trip. In Morocco, a state of health emergency is always applied to ensure the safety of citizens and travelers. Within the framework of the application of the state of health emergency, a strict control is ensured in all the entrances of the cities. Each city council applies its own restrictive measures for the city in question in order to limit the spread of the virus. To make the most of your stay, please note that restaurants, cafés, shopping malls and convenience stores generally close at 8:00 p.m. There is also a night curfew between 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Find below the measures adopted by the tourist services in Morocco and intended to guarantee you a nice stay:

CAFES AND RESTAURANT

With prior reservation, it is possible to access the different cafes and restaurants while respecting some sanitary measures. You must always wear your mask at the entrance and every time you get up to move around. At the entrance, your temperature is checked, and you are invited to disinfect your hands. To ensure the safety of all clients, the entrance and exit routes are separate. As for the number of people per table, it is also limited to a maximum of 3 with respect to the safety distance..

BEACHES, RESORTS AND WELLNESS CENTERS

Private bathing establishments have also made several efforts to guarantee the health of all their customers. The general health protocol being followed, body temperature is checked at the entrance and hand disinfection is required. In the case of the wellness centers, the entry and exit routes are separated. Respect of social distancing is recommended, and the wearing of masks is mandatory in common areas. In order to fully enjoy these activities, it is advisable to follow all the guidelines mentioned at the reception area of these establishments and to inquire in advance by telephone. Public beaches are closed.

HOTEL AND ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES

A reservation is mandatory to take full advantage of your stay in hotels, resorts, riads and all classified accommodation structures. Wearing a mask is mandatory in reception rooms, dining areas and any other common room. To ensure compliance with sanitary measures dictated by the authorities, the staff of the tourist sector is trained to guide you and guarantee you the best of stays. It should also be noted that body temperature is checked at the entrance and hand disinfection may also be necessary. In addition, several structures offer the option of online booking for swimming pools. The respect of social distancing measures and hygiene rules is also required.

MUSEUMS AND CULTURAL SITES

Several museums and cultural places are currently closed. When they reopen, access will be limited to a specific number of people with a reservation option. Temperature will be checked, followed by hand disinfection. As the entrance and exit routes are separated, the safety distance will have to be respected in case of waiting. Inside these establishments, it would be preferable to avoid touching objects and to follow the indicated and signaled routes. Wearing a mask is mandatory.

NATURAL PARKS, GREEN SPACES AND PLAYGROUNDS

In playgrounds, green spaces and public nature parks, regular disinfection of your hands is recommended. Wearing a mask is mandatory. A physical distance of at least one meter is recommended. In private areas, a temperature reading, and hand disinfection is mandatory at the entrance, as well as the wearing of a mask.

SHOPS AND COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES

In shops, boutiques, shopping malls and local stores, it is mandatory to wear your mask to protect yourself and others. It is brought to your attention that at the entrance of each store, sanitizers are available to customers, as well as thermal scanners for checking body temperature. As the number of customers is limited in these areas, it is compulsory to respect the safety distance in queuing. During your stay, it is recommended to inquire about the opening and closing hours of the stores.

TOURIST GUIDES

Tour guides will be provided with a hygiene kit and disinfected audio equipment before and after each visit. Wearing a mask is obligatory during the entire visit. It is mandatory to respect the rules of social distancing and to disinfect your hands after each contact.

MEANS OF TRANSPORTS

To move freely in Morocco, several means of transportation are available: cabs, buses, streetcars, trains, coaches and rental cars. Please note that travel may be subject to police checks at the entrance to each city. To ensure your safety on public transportation, it is mandatory to wear a mask, maintain a safe distance from other passengers, and sit in the seats reserved for you. If you decide to travel by car, wearing a mask becomes mandatory if you are accompanied.

Source: https://www.visitmorocco.com/en/travel-info/covid-19