Pet import requirements for Morocco
What Morocco asks for before a dog or cat can enter — the microchip, the rabies work, the permit and the paperwork — and how far ahead you need to start. We handle all of it on a move we arrange.
Import rules change, and they change without notice. Last verified 2026-01-14 by the country-profile service Furry Freight uses; profile last updated 2025-12-18. Confirm every requirement with the authority named below, or with us on (424) 421-1650, before you book a flight or start any vet work.
Morocco at a glance
| Requirement | For Morocco |
|---|---|
| Microchip Required | All pets need to be microchipped with an ISO complaint chip before Rabies vaccination is administered and must appear on all documents of the pet |
| Rabies | Rabies vaccination needs to be older than 3 months prior to export |
| Rabies antibody test | All dogs, cats, and ferrets who do not have proof of residency in a country that is classified by the World Organization of Animal Health as a Rabies-Free or Rabies Controlled… |
| Import permit Not required | Not required for a personal pet |
| Quarantine | None on arrival |
| Minimum age to travel | 4 months |
| Customs clearance | A customs broker is not typically required for Morocco |
| Agent at destination | A destination agent is not typically required for Morocco |
Where this fits in the timeline. The order matters more than the effort: a rabies vaccination given before the microchip was implanted does not count in most regimes, and a titer test drawn too early restarts a waiting period. On a move we handle, we check your pet's existing dates against these rules on the free consultation before anything is booked.
The detail
Officially the Kingdom of Morocco is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa. Typical air gateways on file in clude RBA, CAS, and CMN. A destination agent is not typically required for Morocco.
Import requirements
4 months
Need For Entry
- Valid vaccinations as listed above
- Registered Microchip
- Rabies Titre Test
- Government endorsed health certificate
- Moroccan health certificate (Annex) within 48 hours at the time of export
- Deworming & Flea treatment.
- Both option cargo or excess baggage is allowed for the owners
- Import permit issued by the Kingdom of Morocco through the Moroccan Embassy in your country, this application needs to be accompanied by a $33 payment.
Identification and microchip
All pets need to be microchipped with an ISO complaint chip before Rabies vaccination is administered and must appear on all documents of the pet.
Rabies and vaccinations
Rabies vaccination needs to be older than 3 months prior to export. Rabies vaccination to be administered at least 30 days prior to travel for a primary vaccination.
For Dogs: Annual 5-in-1, Lepto & Rabies
For Cats: Annual 3-in-1, Rabies
Tests and treatments
All dogs, cats, and ferrets who do not have proof of residency in a country that is classified by the World Organization of Animal Health as a Rabies-Free or Rabies Controlled for at least 6 months prior to import should have a rabies titer test before entering Morocco. Titre Test is required for high rabies country, and also recommended for pets entering Morocco with their owners who have non-residency visas. Rabies Titre Test is required with an equivalent result of 0.5 UI/ml or higher. It should be administered more than 30 days after the primary rabies vaccination. The test must be administered between 3 and 12 months prior to import.
No treatments listed but must be free of in ternal & external parasites. Internal and external parasite treatments - within 10 days of travel recommended
Health certificate and permits
Model Health Certificate
Must be issued by certified veternarian within 3 days of entry and endorsed by of ficial veterinaian from the country of origin or provenance and possibly from a transit country. Must have the animals identification number and discription ofthe animal. Must also certify that, in said locality, it did not exist at the time of the departure, and it did not exist during the preceding 6 weeks, any case of contagious disease within the animals of these species.In addition, the animals must be accompanied by a certificate issued by the of ficial veterinarian of the exit border post certifying that the animals authenticated by the above-mentioned health certificate are recognized as healthy at the time of their embarkation.
Your pet must also have another in spection by a licensed veterinarian within 24 hours of traveling to Morocco. The in spection should be in cluded with the original certificate, however, it does not require endorsment.
Not required with a personal pet.
Quarantine
No quarantine listed as long as requirements are met.
Restrictions and banned breeds
Pit Bull breed are banned as well as any other dangerous breeds.
Bird and parrot must follow the procedure of exporting country.
Customs, agents, and airports
A customs broker is not typically required for Morocco.
A destination agent is not typically required for Morocco.
CMN
Airports listed on this destination file: RBA, CAS, CMN.
Customs and Excise Administration
Cats and dogs must be accompanied by their original documents.
Pets must enter Morocco via Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport. Pets can enter in the cabin, as checked baggage or air cargo.
Upon arrival in Morocco, your pet will be subject to a veterinary health control, performed by a veterinarian of the National Office of Sanitary Safety and Food products, in charge at the border post.
Customs of ficials are not always available for clearance and can take up to 48 hours to clear a pet.
It is highly recommended to use a clearing agent in Morocco to avoid these clearing times and a power of attorney will be required.
Export notes
- Valid vaccinations as listed above
- Rabies Titre Test
- Registered Microchip
- Export Health Certificate
- In addition to meeting the destination country's import requirements
Other pets / CITES / extra rules
The Washington Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, better known as the “Convention CITES ".
Travelers bringing with them species covered by the said convention must submit to Customs a "CITES" import permit.
This permit, valid for six (06) months, is issued by the Moroccan Directorate of Water and Forests and Soil Conservation on presentation of a "CITES" export permit issued by a management body of the country of origin.
When leaving Morocco, you will have to present to Customs the re-export permit.
- Always carry personal identification
- Proof of ownership of the pet
Official contacts
Chef de la Division de la sante Animale
Ministere de l'Agriculture
BP 607 Quartier Administratif
Rabat-Chellah
Tel: +212 37 760-711; 765-614
Fax: +212 37 764-404
E-mail: demamv@mtds.com
Contact: Dr. Hamid Benazzou
Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco
Tel: +27 12 343 0230
Tel: +27 12 343 0613
e-mail: sifmapre@mwebbiz.co.za
Department of Agriculture Morocco
Tel: +537 66 53 00
Tel: +537 66 54 50
Tel: +537 66 56 00
ONSSA
Office National de Sécurité Sanitaire des produits Alimentaires (in English: National Food Safety Office)
Phone: +212 5 37 67 65 00 / +212 5 37 68 13 51
Fax: +212 5 37 68 20 49
Toll free: 080 100 36 37
Email: contact@onssa.gov.ma (Inquires answered quicker if sent in French)
Administration of Customs and Indirect Taxes
Current as of January 2025
Disclaimer
Import rules change without much warning. Confirm every vaccine date, test, permit, and crate routing with the destination veterinary authority before you travel. This page is a planning brief for Furry Freight customers, last checked against the IPATA country profile dated 2026-01-14.
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Official sources for Morocco
- ONSSA onssa.gov.ma
- Customs and Excise Administration douane.gov.ma
- Website agriculture.gov.ma
- Administration of Customs and Indirect Taxes douane.gov.ma
- CITES cites.org
Questions about moving a pet to Morocco
Does my dog or cat need a microchip for Morocco?
All pets need to be microchipped with an ISO complaint chip before Rabies vaccination is administered and must appear on all documents of the pet
From the country profile, last verified 2026-01-14.
What rabies vaccination does Morocco require?
Rabies vaccination needs to be older than 3 months prior to export
Is a rabies antibody (titer) test needed for Morocco?
All dogs, cats, and ferrets who do not have proof of residency in a country that is classified by the World Organization of Animal Health as a Rabies-Free or Rabies Controlled…
A titer test is the single most common reason a move takes months rather than weeks, because the waiting period runs from the blood draw.
Do I need an import permit to bring a pet into Morocco?
Not required for a personal pet
Will my pet be quarantined on arrival in Morocco?
None on arrival