Commonly recommended vaccines
These are general recommendations. Your pharmacist will advise based on your specific itinerary and medical history.
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Health risks in Morocco
If you're wondering whether you need travel vaccinations for Morocco from the UK, the answer is yes for most visitors. Hepatitis A and Typhoid are recommended for all travellers — the risk from contaminated food and water is real, particularly when eating local cuisine, street food, or venturing beyond resort restaurants. Morocco is the UK's most popular North African destination, and whether you're exploring Marrakech's medina, trekking the Atlas Mountains, or relaxing on the Atlantic coast, your routine vaccinations should also be up to date. For same-day travel vaccinations for Morocco, Medway Travel Clinic in Gillingham is open seven days a week.
- Hepatitis A spreads through contaminated food and water — risk is present across Morocco including in busy medinas and market food stalls
- Typhoid is present; risk is higher for travellers eating local food outside tourist restaurants or visiting friends and relatives
- Schistosomiasis is present in freshwater sources — avoid wading, swimming, or bathing in rivers, lakes, or irrigation channels
- Travellers' diarrhoea is common; food and water hygiene, including drinking only bottled or boiled water, is essential
- Rabies is present in Morocco; avoid contact with animals, particularly stray dogs and cats
Our pharmacists at Medway Pharmacy, 465 Canterbury Street, Gillingham, Kent ME7 5LJ provide personalised travel health advice for Morocco and all destinations. We serve Gillingham, Chatham, Rochester, Strood, Rainham, and the wider Kent area. Open 7 days a week, 7:30am–10pm — same-day appointments available, no GP referral needed.
Frequently asked questions about travel to Morocco
Where can I get travel vaccinations for Morocco in Kent?
Medway Pharmacy Travel Clinic at 465 Canterbury Street, Gillingham, Kent ME7 5LJ provides Morocco travel vaccinations including Hepatitis A, Typhoid, and Tetanus. Same-day appointments available with no GP referral required. Open every day from 7:30am to 10pm — over 100 hours a week.
How much do travel vaccinations for Morocco cost?
At Medway Pharmacy Travel Clinic, Hepatitis A costs £55 and Typhoid costs £55. Tetanus is available as part of a combined vaccine. We're open until 10pm daily, making it easy to fit vaccination in before your Morocco trip.
Do I need malaria tablets for Morocco?
No — Morocco does not have a malaria risk and malaria tablets are not needed for travel there, including popular destinations like Marrakech, Fez, Agadir, and the Sahara. Your main health priorities for Morocco are Hepatitis A and Typhoid vaccination, plus food and water hygiene.
How quickly can I get vaccinated before my trip to Morocco?
Ideally 4–6 weeks before your trip, but late booking is still worthwhile. Medway Pharmacy Travel Clinic offers same-day appointments open until 10pm, seven days a week. Hepatitis A provides immediate protection from a single dose and Typhoid takes approximately two weeks to become fully effective.
What is the schistosomiasis risk in Morocco?
Schistosomiasis (bilharzia) is present in freshwater sources in Morocco. The risk is real for travellers who swim, wade, or bathe in rivers, lakes, ponds, or irrigation channels — even briefly. Sea water and well-maintained chlorinated pools are safe. There is no vaccine, so avoiding fresh water exposure is the key prevention strategy.
Is it safe to eat street food in Morocco?
Moroccan street food is part of the cultural experience, but it does carry Hepatitis A and Typhoid risk. Being vaccinated significantly reduces your risk. Follow standard precautions: eat food that is freshly cooked and piping hot, avoid raw salads and unpeeled fruit, and drink only bottled or treated water.
Ready to get protected?
Book a travel health appointment at Medway Pharmacy. Same-day slots available, open until 10pm.
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