COVID-19 Information Last Updated: February 25, 2021 *** Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel. Alternatively, travelers to the U.S. may provide documentation from a licensed health care provider of having recovered from COVID-19 …
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By U.S. Consulate General Casablanca | 10 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Consulate General reminds U.S. citizens that the Government of Morocco continues to operate under a Health State of Emergency. During this time, authorities may put into place with little notice restrictions aimed at stopping the spread of COVID-19. These measures may include border closures and/or flight suspensions. As of February 25, the Government …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 25 February, 2021 | Topics: Alert
The Government of Morocco has announced additional restrictions aimed at stopping the spread of COVID-19. The measures will take effect on Wednesday, December 23 and will remain in place for three weeks. The new measures include the following: A nationwide curfew between the hours of 9:00 pm and 6:00 am; A daily closing time for restaurants, cafes, shops, …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 22 December, 2020 | Topics: Alert
The Government of Morocco has extended the country’s “Health State of Emergency” until January 10. Air travel to and from Morocco remains restricted to specific categories of travelers. Citizens and residents of Morocco, as well as foreign nationals of visa-exempt countries (which includes U.S citizens) with reservations with Moroccan hotels or travel agencies and business persons …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 9 December, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Event: The U.S. Consulate General in Casablanca has ended its temporary suspension of appointments for passports, Consular Reports of Birth Abroad, notarial services, and certain immigrant visas. Previously scheduled appointments for these services will resume on November 19, 2020. We will be rescheduling appointments that had been scheduled for November 13, 16, and 17. We …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 18 November, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Event: The U.S. Consulate General in Casablanca has temporarily suspended all routine consular appointments. As we all work together to combat the spread of the coronavirus, ensuring the health of our staff and visitors is our primary concern. We hope to resume routine services soon, but are unable to provide a specific date for the …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 13 November, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
The Government of Morocco has extended the country’s “Health State of Emergency” until December 10, 2020. Air travel to and from Morocco remains restricted to specific categories of travelers. Citizens and residents of Morocco, as well as foreign nationals of visa-exempt countries (which includes U.S. citizens) with reservations with Moroccan hotels or travel agencies and business …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 6 November, 2020 | Topics: Alert
The Government of Morocco has extended the country’s “Health State of Emergency” until November 10. U.S. citizens should continue to be aware that regional or local authorities may put into place (sometimes with little notice) travel or other restrictions aimed at stopping the spread of COVID-19. The city of Casablanca has a curfew in place …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 9 October, 2020 | Topics: Alert
If you plan to vote in the November 2020 election it is important to ACT NOW! Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States – but you can get assistance in requesting and returning your absentee ballot. Many states require …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 28 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Exercise your right to vote! Voting is a constitutional right that American citizens eighteen years and older can freely exercise. All U.S. citizens living abroad are encouraged to exercise this right to vote. The U.S. General Election will take place on November 3, 2020, and the deadline to submit your ballot through the U.S. Consulate General …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 14 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
The Government of Morocco has extended the country’s “Health State of Emergency” until October 10. U.S. citizens should be aware that regional or local authorities may put into place (sometimes with little notice) travel or other restrictions aimed at stopping the spread of COVID-19. The city of Casablanca currently has a curfew in place from 10:00 …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 10 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert
The Government of Morocco has extended the country’s “Health State of Emergency” until September 10. The country continues to classify regions as Zone 1 (less restricted movements and activities) or Zone 2 (greater restrictions on movements and activities). U.S. citizens should monitor social media and local press reports for more information regarding your specific location/zone. …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 7 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert
As a reminder, the Government of Morocco has extended the country’s “Health State of Emergency” until August 10 as part of its emergency measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Foreign citizens in the country without a visa who were unable to depart Morocco within the normal 90-day limit will be permitted to exit without …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 29 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert
As part of its efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19, the Government of Morocco has announced that travel is prohibited until further notice to or from the following cities: Berrechid, Casablanca, Fes, Marrakech, Meknes, Settat, Tangier, and Tetouan.
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 27 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Morocco will celebrate Eid Al Adha (the Feast of the Sacrifice) on Friday, July 31. Both July 30 (Throne Day) and July 31 are official holidays in the country. During this time, many Moroccans travel to visit their hometowns and to spend time with family. The Government of Morocco has urged anyone traveling domestically for …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 24 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert
The Government of Morocco has extended the country’s “Health State of Emergency” until August 10 as part of its emergency measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. The country continues its phased deconfinement strategy, classifying each region as Zone 1 (less restricted movements and activities) or Zone 2 (greater restrictions on movements and activities). On July 13, …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 13 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert
As a reminder, the Government of Morocco has extended the country’s “Health State of Emergency” until July 10 as part of its emergency measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. All regularly scheduled commercial flights to and from Morocco remain suspended. The Government of Morocco has not announced when it will allow international flights to resume …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 24 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert
The Government of Morocco has extended the country’s “Health State of Emergency” until July 10 as part of its emergency measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. The government also announced the gradual resumption of a limited number of commercial activities. It classified each region of Morocco into Zone 1 and Zone 2, with Zone 1 allowing more …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 10 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert
U.S. SPECIAL REPATRIATION FLIGHT TO WASHINGTON, DC (THROUGH IRELAND) – FRIDAY, JUNE 19 AT 2:00 PM As part of the Government of Morocco’s emergency response to COVID-19, all regularly scheduled commercial flights to and from Morocco remain suspended. At this time, the U.S. Consulate General in Casablanca is arranging an additional special repatriation flight for U.S. citizens …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 28 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert
(THROUGH IRELAND) – FRIDAY, JUNE 12 AT 2:00 PM As part of the Government of Morocco’s emergency response to COVID-19, all regularly scheduled commercial flights to and from Morocco remain suspended. At this time, the U.S. Consulate General in Casablanca is arranging an additional special repatriation flight for U.S. citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents …
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By U.S. Consulate General Casablanca | 26 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert
The Government of Morocco has announced that the country’s “Health State of Emergency” has been extended and will remain in effect until June 10 as part of its emergency measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. During this period, movement during the day should be limited to work, grocery shopping, medical care, purchasing medicine/medical supplies, …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 18 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Message for U.S. Citizens: Ramadan Observance in Morocco Morocco is expected to begin celebrating Ramadan on Friday, April 24. During this holy month, Muslims abstain from food, drink (including water), and smoking during daylight hours. While non-Muslims are not obligated to follow these rules, they should be mindful of cultural expectations when in public. The …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 23 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
As part of its emergency response to COVID-19, the Government of Morocco has announced that all regularly scheduled commercial flights to and from Morocco are suspended until at least May 31. At this time, the U.S. Consulate General in Casablanca is arranging a special evacuation flight for remaining U.S. citizens and, space permitting, U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 21 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
The Government of Morocco has announced that the country’s “Health State of Emergency” has been extended and will remain in effect until May 20 as part of its emergency measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. During this period, movement during the day should be limited to work, grocery shopping, medical care, purchasing medicine/medical supplies, and emergency …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 18 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
The U.S. Mission to Morocco continues to explore all options for U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents remaining in Morocco who wish to return to the United States, including a potential special evacuation flight from Casablanca to London mid-to-late this week. If the flight is finalized, U.S. citizens will be required to pay up front the cost …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 5 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
The U.S. Mission to Morocco continues to explore all options for U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents remaining in Morocco who wish to return to the United States, including a potential special evacuation flight from Casablanca to London mid-to-late this week. If the flight is finalized, U.S. citizens will be required to pay up front the cost …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 5 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
As a reminder, the Government of Morocco has announced a “Health State of Emergency,” which will remain in effect until April 20, as part of its emergency measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. During this period, movement during the day should be limited to work, shopping, medical care, purchasing medicine/medical supplies, and emergency situations …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 27 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
On March 17, 2020, the Ministry of Interior announced that foreigners who recently entered Morocco and were unable to depart the country within 90 days due to the closure of borders and airspace will be permitted to exit without a fine (when the borders and airspace reopen), even if they are not in possession of …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 26 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
The Government of Morocco has announced that the country’s “Health State of Emergency” will remain in effect until April 20, as part of its emergency measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. During this period, movement during the day should be limited to work, shopping, medical care, purchasing medicine/medical supplies, and emergency situations only. Train and …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 24 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
The Moroccan Government’s Health Alert remains in effect. Movement during the day should be limited to work, shopping, medical care, purchasing medicine/medical supplies, and emergency situations only. During the 6 PM to 6 AM curfew, movement restrictions will be strictly enforced. Travelers should expect to be stopped and questioned by police if transiting during these hours.
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 21 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Event: There are special U.S. charter flights leaving Marrakesh Airport today, Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, and 5:00 PM. Actions to Take: Please proceed to the Marrakesh Airport as soon as possible if you would like to be on one of these flights today. There will be U.S. Embassy and …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 21 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Rabat, Morocco (March 20, 2020) Location: Morocco Event: The Government of Morocco has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19: a “Health State of Emergency” will take effect as of Friday, March 20 at 6:00 p.m. until further notice. The Morocco Ministry of Health confirmed 66 cases of COVID-19 in the country. This includes a curfew between the hours of 6:00 pm and 6:00 …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 20 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Health Issues
In the Department of State’s March 19, 2020 COVID-19 Update, the Department of State advised U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel at this time due to the global impact of COVID-19. Moroccan airspace will close indefinitely on Sunday morning March 22. We strongly encourage U.S. citizens to depart Morocco. The U.S. Mission to Morocco coordinated charter flights on …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 20 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
We recognize this has been a challenging period for many of our fellow Americans, particularly those of you seeking to depart Morocco. The Department of State and the U.S. Mission to Morocco have arranged special chartered flights for U.S. citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents departing Marrakech International Airport on Friday, March 20, 2020, beginning …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 20 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services
Location: Morocco, countrywide Event: The Government of Morocco has announced the closure of all international travel in and out of Morocco. The U.S. Embassy and Consulate General are exploring all options for U.S. citizens who remain in Morocco. British Airways, Easy Jet, Ryan Air, and TUI may be flying a limited number of emergency commercial flights this …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 17 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Health Alert – U.S. Consulate General Casablanca, Morocco March 15, 2020 Location: Morocco, countrywide Event: The government of Morocco has announced the closure of all international travel in and out of Morocco. The U.S. Embassy and Consulate General understand the challenges the rapidly evolving international response to the COVID-19 pandemic has caused U.S. citizens seeking to return …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 15 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: Morocco, countrywide Event: The Department of State has advised U.S. citizens to reconsider travel abroad due to the global impact of COVID-19. For more information, see the Department’s Global Health Advisory . To contain the spread of COVID-19, the Government of Morocco has cancelled most flights between Morocco and European cities. Morocco has suspended all flights to Algeria, Belgium, …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 14 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: Rabat, Morocco Event: A demonstration against the U.S. Vision for Middle East Peace is expected to take place in Rabat at 10:00 AM on Sunday, February 9. The starting point for the demonstration is Bab al Ahad (the southwest corner of the old city at intersection of Avenue d’Egypte & Avenue Hassan II) and …
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By U.S. Consulate General Casablanca | 7 February, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: Morocco, countrywide Event: During the holiday season, security measures around the world remain heightened due to ongoing threats posed by transnational terrorist organizations and individuals inspired by violent extremist ideology. Potential targets for terrorist activity include tourist locations, shopping malls, airports, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, schools, hotels, movie theaters, transportation hubs, and public …
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By U.S. Consulate General Casablanca | 5 February, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Start by confirming your voter registration with your state. Some states require absentee voters to register annually so you may need to re-register. Go to FVAP.gov to connect to your state’s voter portal to register to vote, request a ballot, and more. Once you confirm your registration, follow a few simple steps to vote in the …
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By U.S. Consulate General Casablanca | 5 February, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: Morocco, countrywide Event: Due to heightened tensions in Iraq and the region, the U.S. Embassy in Rabat and the U.S. Consulate General in Casablanca strongly encourage U.S. citizens to maintain a high level of vigilance and practice good situational awareness. While we are not aware of specific, credible threats against U.S. citizens in Morocco …
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By U.S. Consulate General Casablanca | 31 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Demonstrations Against the U.S. Middle East Peace Plan Location: Casablanca, Morocco – Area near the U.S. Consulate General Event: Demonstrations against the U.S. Middle East Peace Plan are expected to take place in Casablanca around 7:00 PM on Thursday, January 30 in the vicinity of the U.S. Consulate General. The Consulate General has advised its …
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By U.S. Consulate General Casablanca | 30 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: Morocco, countrywide Event: Due to heightened tensions in Iraq and the region, the U.S. Embassy in Rabat and the U.S. Consulate General in Casablanca strongly encourage U.S. citizens to maintain a high level of vigilance and practice good situational awareness. While we are not aware of specific, credible threats against U.S. citizens in Morocco …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 3 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: Morocco Event: The U.S. government remains concerned that terrorists are intent on targeting U.S. citizens, including children. Terrorists may employ a variety of tactics, such as violent assaults and kidnappings. In the past they have used knives, guns, and vehicles as ramming devices. They may target schools, hospitals, churches, tourist locations, transportation hubs, and other public …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 9 May, 2018 | Topics: Alert
The U.S. Department of State’s Office of the Inspector General continues to receive credible information that bad actors are targeting vendors overseas in an effort to defraud foreign businesses. The current scheme, affecting posts in the Bureaus of Near Eastern and African Affairs, involves unknown individuals purporting to be contracting officials from Department posts who …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 25 April, 2018 | Topics: Alert
Location: Casablanca, Morocco – Mohammed V Stadium Event: A Soccer match between popular Casablanca teams Raja and Wydad is scheduled to take place at Casablanca’s Mohammed V stadium on Saturday February 10th at 3:00 pm. A massive turnout of fans is expected to attend this match. We anticipate large amounts of traffic as well as …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 9 February, 2018 | Topics: Alert