It’s official and it’s immediate! Morocco has abolished the obligation of the PCR test to enter its territory, according to a government press release published on Tuesday evening. This decision “was taken (…) taking into consideration the improvement of the epidemiological situation in our country”, underlines the press release.
Aziz Akkanouch’s government was under pressure from tourism industry professionals to save the season and revive a sector devastated by two years of pandemic. “We are very happy. It is a decision that should have been taken before, but the main thing is that it is done,” the president of the National Federation of the Hotel Industry (FNIH), Lahcen Zelmat, told AFP. “This will encourage Moroccans residing abroad, who return to the country for the summer holidays, as well as foreign tourists,” he said.
Sanitary pass always mandatory
On the other hand, the health pass remains compulsory to access Moroccan territory. The reopening of Moroccan 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.