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Country entry guide · Africa

Traveling to Morocco with your dog

Difficulty: Moderate — official veterinary certificate required ⏱ Several weeks to a few months

Morocco welcomes pet dogs, but entry runs through the country's own scheme managed by ONSSA (the national food-safety and veterinary authority), not the EU framework. Every dog needs a permanent identification (microchip or tattoo), a valid rabies vaccination and an official veterinary health certificate (certificat sanitaire) issued shortly before departure by a government vet of the country of origin. The dog must also come from a country or zone free of rabies. For a temporary stay, a rabies antibody test is required in addition. On arrival, you present your dog for veterinary inspection and declare it to customs. This guide explains the certificate, the rabies rules, the temporary-stay blood test and the banned breeds so you know exactly what to prepare before you book your flight.

📋 At a glance

Dogs allowed	Yes (non-banned breeds)
Identification (microchip or tattoo)	Required
Rabies vaccination	Required
Rabies antibody test	Conditional — temporary stays only
Veterinary health certificate	Required
Rabies-free country of origin	Required
Quarantine	Not required if compliant
Banned breeds	Pit bull, Boerbull, Tosa prohibited

⚠️ Important

MyDogCanFly provides general information — not veterinary or legal advice.
Only a veterinarian can confirm the exact procedure for your individual dog.
Requirements depend on: the country of origin, previous travel history, identification, vaccinations, the itinerary and the travel date.

Always consult your veterinarian before booking your trip.

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🧭 How your dog's entry requirements are decided

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✅ Entry requirements

Requirement	Required?	Exceptions	Official reference
Identification (microchip or tattoo)	Required	None — every imported dog must be identified.	ONSSA — health certificate for import of dogs & cats
Rabies vaccination	Required	The identification must already be in place; otherwise the animal must be re-vaccinated.	ONSSA — health certificate for import of dogs & cats
Rabies-free country of origin	Required	Animals from a country not recognised as rabies-free may be refused.	ONSSA — health certificate (point 1)
Rabies antibody test (titration)	Conditional	Not required for a permanent (definitive) import to Morocco.	ONSSA — health certificate (point 5)
Veterinary health certificate (certificat sanitaire)	Required	None — an official certificate must accompany every dog.	ONSSA — health certificate; Douane (ADII) — Importation des animaux, Section 02
Health / clinical examination	Required	None.	ONSSA — health certificate (points 2–3)
Advance notification / import permit	Not required (personal pet)	Larger movements fall under commercial import rules, not personal import.	Douane (ADII) — Importation des animaux, Section 02
Border veterinary inspection & customs declaration	Required	Animals in international transit without unloading are outside these formalities.	Douane (ADII) — Importation des animaux, Section 02
Minimum age / puppies	Linked to rabies vaccination	Puppies too young to be vaccinated cannot meet the rabies requirement and cannot be imported.	ONSSA — health certificate (rabies vaccination)
Quarantine	Not required if compliant	Non-compliant animals may be refused, returned or held under veterinary control at the owner's expense.	Douane (ADII) — Importation des animaux, Section 02
Banned / dangerous breeds	Prohibited	None published — the ban is set by joint ministerial order and applies at the border.	Arrêté conjoint n° 1677.18 (18/07/2018); ONSSA — public notice on dangerous dogs

🗓 In what order, and when

Some steps only count once the previous one is done — check each deadline against the official reference above.

Identification (microchip or tattoo)A permanent identification mark must be in place before the rabies vaccination and must match the health certificate.
Rabies vaccinationValid vaccination with an inactivated rabies vaccine; the certificate records the vaccine, batch, expiry date, primary vaccination date and last booster.
Rabies-free country of originThe dog must have been kept in a country or zone free of rabies since birth or for at least the 6 months before loading.
Rabies antibody test (titration)Required for a temporary import: blood drawn by an authorised vet at least 30 days after the rabies vaccination, result at least 0.5 IU/ml, with the endorsed laboratory report attached to the certificate.
Veterinary health certificate (certificat sanitaire)Issued or countersigned by an official government vet of the country of origin close to departure — the ONSSA dog/cat model is signed within the 24 hours before loading; the general customs rule references the three days before embarkation.
Health / clinical examinationExamined within the 24 hours before loading, found in good health and showing no clinical sign of a contagious disease on the day of loading.
Advance notification / import permitA traveller's pet dog needs no prior import permit, but it is subject to veterinary sanitary inspection at the border, at the owner's expense.
Border veterinary inspection & customs declarationEnter through a border post open to animal imports; present your dog for veterinary sanitary inspection and declare it to customs on arrival.
Minimum age / puppiesA puppy must be old enough to be validly vaccinated against rabies — generally about 3 months (12 weeks). ONSSA does not publish a separate stand-alone minimum age.
Banned / dangerous breedsImport of dogs classified as dangerous is prohibited: pit bull type (Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier), Boerbull type (Mastiff) and Tosa.

🌍 Rules according to your dog's origin

From the EU

From the European Union — ONSSA EU certificate

For a dog leaving the EU, ONSSA provides a dedicated EU import certificate. Your dog needs a permanent identification placed before vaccination, a valid inactivated rabies vaccine, and residence in a rabies-free country or zone since birth or for at least the 6 months before loading. An official EU vet signs the certificate within the 24 hours before loading. No antibody test is required for a permanent import.

⏱ From the EU: a few days if identification and rabies vaccination are already in order — the ONSSA health certificate is issued by an official vet close to departure.

From a listed country

From another third country — country-specific model

For other origins, ONSSA publishes country-specific certificate models (for example the United States, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, Russia, Tunisia, South Africa, Portugal, Spain, Slovenia and New Zealand). The core requirements are the same: identification, valid rabies vaccination, a rabies-free country of origin and an official health certificate. Your official vet must use the correct ONSSA model for that country.

⏱ From another third country: similar timing using the ONSSA certificate model for that country; allow about 3 weeks if the first rabies shot is still needed.

Temporary stay — antibody test required

If your dog is imported temporarily (for example a holiday, then a return abroad), ONSSA additionally requires a rabies antibody test: blood drawn by an authorised vet at least 30 days after the rabies vaccination, with a result of at least 0.5 IU/ml. The endorsed laboratory report is attached to the health certificate. A permanent (definitive) import to Morocco does not require this test.

⏱ For a temporary stay, add the rabies antibody test: blood drawn at least 30 days after vaccination, so plan several extra weeks for sampling and the laboratory result.

🛬 Arrival

What happens when your dog reaches Morocco depends on your documents and whether the stay is temporary or permanent.

Enter through a border post open to animal imports; your dog is subject to veterinary sanitary inspection at the owner's expense.
Declare your dog to customs on arrival and present the official documents spontaneously.
Carry originals: the ONSSA veterinary health certificate, proof of identification and rabies vaccination, and — for a temporary stay — the rabies antibody test report.
If documents are missing or invalid, or the breed is banned, the animal may be refused entry, returned or held under veterinary control — at the owner's expense.
Pit bull, Boerbull (Mastiff) and Tosa type dogs are refused entry.

🛫 Leaving the country (return trip)

Leaving Morocco with your dog needs an official export health certificate (ONSSA model) signed by an official veterinarian.

On site, before the flight Have an official veterinarian issue the ONSSA export health certificate shortly before departure.

⚠️ Morocco is a non-listed country: the EU-return rabies titer is the real trap — do it in the EU BEFORE you leave to avoid a 3-month wait.

🔗 Authority: ONSSA

🚫 Restricted dogs

Morocco prohibits the import of dogs classified as dangerous under a joint order of the Minister of the Interior and the Minister of Agriculture (No. 1677.18 of 18 July 2018). The ban targets specific breeds and applies at the border; it does not depend on an individual behavioural assessment.

Category 1

Banned from import: pit bull type (Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier), Boerbull type (Mastiff) and Tosa. ONSSA states plainly that importing these dogs into Morocco is prohibited.

Category 2

There is no lighter 'permitted with conditions' category for these breeds at the border: their import is refused outright. No published exemption exists for personal pets.

Because a dog that resembles a listed type risks refusal, confirm your dog's breed and any cross before you travel. The list is set by ministerial order and can change; verify with ONSSA.

✈️ Airlines flying to Morocco with a dog

Carriers we document that serve this country and accept dogs. The verdict is the airline's general policy — it does not prejudge your breed, your crate or your exact route.

Royal Air Maroc🇲🇦 3 airports Cabin Eurowings 3 airports Cabin ≤8 kg Transavia 3 airports Cabin ≤8 kg Air France 3 airports Cabin ≤8 kg Iberia 3 airports Cabin ≤8 kg Norwegian 2 airports Cabin ≤8 kg

+32 more documented airlines accept dogs to this country. 3 carriers serving this country are not listed here: refusal or undocumented pet policy. See all airlines →

🛂 Airports in Morocco

Check where your dog can relieve itself at each airport — and whether it's before or after security.

Casablanca CMN Marrakesh RAK Tangier TNG

Morocco with a dog: common questions

Morocco: What does my dog need to enter?

Morocco requires: Identification (microchip or tattoo), Rabies vaccination, Rabies-free country of origin, Veterinary health certificate (certificat sanitaire), Health / clinical examination.

Morocco: Is a rabies antibody test required?

Morocco — Rabies antibody test (titration): Conditional. Required for a temporary import: blood drawn by an authorised vet at least 30 days after the rabies vaccination, result at least 0.5 IU/ml, with the endorsed laboratory report attached to the certificate.

Morocco: Are any dog breeds banned?

Morocco: How long does it take to prepare a dog?

From the EU: a few days if identification and rabies vaccination are already in order — the ONSSA health certificate is issued by an official vet close to departure.…

Morocco: Do domestic flights have the same requirements?

Domestic flight in Morocco: no official domestic requirement could be confirmed — what is asked for comes from the airline. The veterinary authority publishes identification and certificate models for import and export only; no domestic movement document was found, and even the general rabies obligation could not be ve…

Morocco: What is needed to leave with a dog?