It will be easier to travel to Morocco again. The country has indeed abolished the obligation of the PCR test to enter its territory in order to promote the return of foreign tourists and support a vital sector for the national economy, the Prime Minister’s office said on Tuesday evening.
This decision is effective immediately. “It was taken (…) taking into consideration the improvement of the epidemiological situation in our country”, specified the services of the Prime Minister.
Hoteliers are “very happy”
Aziz Akkanouch’s government was under pressure from tourism industry professionals to save the season and revive a sector devastated by two years of the coronavirus pandemic. ” We are very happy. It is a decision that should have been taken before but the main thing is that it is done, “said the president of the National Federation of the Hotel Industry (FNIH), Lahcen Zelmat. “This will encourage Moroccans residing abroad, who return to the country for the summer holidays, as well as foreign tourists”.
On the other hand, the health pass remains compulsory to access Moroccan territory. The reopening of the kingdom’s airspace on February 7 was accompanied by restrictions: a valid vaccination pass and a negative PCR test less than 48 hours before departure. Upon arrival at airports, travelers were additionally subjected to an antigen test and PCR tests were randomly carried out on passengers. Measures deemed “too restrictive” by tour operators and hoteliers.
