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Bringing a dog or cat from the United Kingdom to Morocco

Under Morocco's rules, pets from the United Kingdom are in the group “Temporary stay (under 12 months, e.g. tourists)”. A dog from the United Kingdom needs a microchip, a rabies vaccine, a rabies titer test and an official health certificate. There is no quarantine if every rule is met. Plan for 30 days from the first vaccine to arrival.

About Morocco: No import permit is needed. Pets need a microchip, rabies vaccine, and an official certificate (ONSSA model for your origin) issued shortly before departure. Pets entering temporarily (under 12 months) also need a rabies titer of 0.5 IU/ml or higher.

Temporary stay (under 12 months, e.g. tourists) Blood test

Titer test
Required
Wait after blood test
—
Import permit
Not required
Quarantine
None if rules are met

Minimum preparation: 30 days from the first rabies vaccine to arrival.

Step by step

  1. Microchip, then vaccinate

    Microchip (or tattoo) before the rabies vaccine, which must be inactivated and given at least 21 days before travel for a first vaccination.

  2. Rabies titer test

    Blood sample at least 30 days after the last rabies vaccine; result at least 0.5 IU/ml. Have the lab report countersigned by your veterinary authority.

  3. Get the ONSSA-model certificate

    Use the Moroccan certificate model for your country. The official vet examines the pet within 24 hours of loading and issues or endorses it shortly before departure (3-7 days depending on the exporting country).

  4. Declare at arrival

    Present the pet and documents for veterinary inspection and customs at the entry point. A small inspection fee (about 10 MAD) applies.

Pets without correct documents can be quarantined at the border post.

Good to know

Cats
Same as dogs.
Banned breeds
Pit Bull type and other dangerous breeds listed by decree under Law 56-12 (2018); full list not confirmed
How many pets
Not specified.
Parasite treatment
None found.
Arrival
Any border post with veterinary inspection; not further specified.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to bring a dog from the United Kingdom to Morocco?

The United Kingdom counts as "Temporary stay (under 12 months, e.g. tourists)" for Morocco. Starting from a pet with no rabies vaccine, the minimum is 30 days: rabies vaccine, a blood test at least 30 days later, then the waiting period before arrival.

Does my pet need a rabies titer test to travel from the United Kingdom to Morocco?

Yes. The blood sample must be taken at least 30 days after the rabies vaccine.

Will my pet be quarantined in Morocco?

Not if every rule is met. Pets without correct documents can be quarantined at the border post.

Do I need an import permit?

No import permit is needed for pets from the United Kingdom.

Are the rules the same for cats?

Same as dogs.

Sources

Checked against official sources on 2026-10-28. Full rules: Morocco pet import rules.

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