Pet entry requirements: Dog → Morocco
These are the requirements for entering Morocco with a dog, based on a departure from Germany/the EU. Requirements can change — always confirm with the relevant authority before you travel.
🔴 Required
Microchip Required
ISO-compliant 15-digit microchip, before the rabies vaccination
Rabies vaccination Required
Yes – dogs/cats over 3 months; at least 1 month (30 days) and less than 1 year before entry
Minimum age / young animals Required
Over 3 months.
Health certificate Required
International health certificate (certificat sanitaire) ≤10 days, in French, officially endorsed; locality of origin disease-free for 6 weeks
Breed restrictions Prohibited
Entry ban on dangerous breeds: pit bull, Staffordshire/American Staffordshire bull terrier, mastiff (Boerboel), Tosa Inu — verify against national statute
🟡 Recommended
Import permit Not required
No advance permit for up to 2 pets (non-commercial); clearance by ONSSA border vets on arrival
Rabies titer test Not required
Not required (titer may be needed only for EU re-entry)
Other tests Not required
No additional tests required
Parasite treatment Not required
Not nationally mandated — verify locally
Quarantine Not required
No quarantine if documents are complete and correct
Registration Not required
No entry-registration requirement known — verify locally
🐾 Local rules (in-country)
These apply on the ground in the destination country — to everyone, not as an entry condition — and depend on the breed and situation (e.g. public transport, listed breeds).
Muzzle / leash On site
No specific national import rule known — verify locally
⚠️ Notes & grey zone
Grey zone
Certificate validity conflicts (10 days consular vs. 3 days others) — conservatively ≤3 days; rabies rule "≥1 month/30 days"; confirm breed ban with ONSSA/consulate
Notes
ONSSA veterinary inspection on arrival (CMN); customs clearance only after the import certificate; fee 10 dirhams/animal; max 2 pets non-commercial
Related destinations in Africa & Oceania
Australia · Egypt · Kenya · New Caledonia · New Zealand
Airlines flying this route
From data on flown routes — not a pet-policy guarantee. Check the airline's own pet policy before booking.
Lufthansa · Royal Air Maroc
Check this route & airlines in detail →Authority: ONSSA (Office National de Sécurité Sanitaire des produits Alimentaires)
Read at the responsible authority on 10/06/2026.
Check your specific route & airlines →For informational purposes only. Regulations change frequently — verify with the relevant authorities before travel.