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Level 1 - Rabies in Morocco

A case of rabies has been reported in a traveler from Morocco. Travelers potentially exposed to rabies in Morocco should immediately seek medical care. Upon returning home, travelers should follow up with their health care provider as soon as possible.

CDC Travel Health Notices · Dec 23, 2025

Malaria

None

Dengue

None

Yellow fever

None

Chikungunya

None

Vaccines

VaccineRecommendationReference
Routine vaccines

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip — per the Swiss BAG schedule. These include:

BAG Impfplan
Hepatitis A

Recommended for all travelers.

CDC Yellow Book
Hepatitis B

Consider per individual risk and stay duration.

CDC Yellow Book
Rabies

For long stays, rural travel, occupational animal contact, or activities like cycling and hiking. Stray dogs are common.

CDC Yellow Book
Typhoid

Consider for long stays, travelers visiting friends and relatives, or those eating outside major tourist hotels.

CDC Yellow Book

Disease-specific guidance

Yellow fever

None

No yellow fever risk in country. A vaccination certificate may be required at entry for travelers arriving from countries with yellow fever risk.

General prevention

Food & water

Use bottled water; tap water quality varies, especially outside major cities. Be cautious with raw produce, salads, and unpasteurized dairy. Traveler's diarrhea is common — many short-stay travelers experience it at least once.

Mosquito protection

No malaria. General mosquito-bite prevention reasonable during warm months in rural areas.

Sources

Based on CDC Travelers’ Health, CDC Yellow Book, and the Swiss Federal Vaccination Schedule (BAG). Always verify current recommendations before travel.

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Plan an itinerary

This brief is for informational purposes and does not replace personalized medical advice.
Consult a travel medicine specialist 4–8 weeks before departure.