COVID-19 - Morocco Master Thread

[TheWarden]

Some good news for a change.

https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/202...J14NCoQkd3YEv4

[Rapax]

Originally Posted by priffe

The pandemic is rapidly receding in EU because the season is over, same as last year. Then even without vaccines.

You mean lockdown season is over.
Last year the number of cases went down because the EU was just coming out of lockdowns.

Do you remember Italy? Was the first lockdown country in the EU. North Italy went into lockdown at 8th of march 2020.

90% of the rest of EU followed starting at middle of April up to June 2020.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-52103747

There is no season existing for this virus because the only way it can spread/infect is through contacts beween humans.

The pandemic in the EU is momently redecing as a consequence of month long social distancing, lockdowns, testing and continuing vaccination.

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The category allows vaccinated travellers to visit…

https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/202...in-orange-list

[berin]

Originally Posted by Tim Cullis

The arrival of fresh supplies of vaccine has enabled the rate of vaccinations to be accelerated, with now nearly 9 million first doses administered and over 5.5m second doses. But this is a long way from 'herd immunity'.

There's been a 100% increase in new case numbers in the last couple of weeks, and whilst Morocco is doing fairly well on death rates, there's a dangerous world out there, with some European countries experiencing 17 times the case rate/million as Morocco.

I can't see the government has much choice but to continue to suspend tourism.

If Morocco continues the same path as others, vaccination of the whole country won’t make any difference. Any virus issues are now in reality over, with UK death rates well below average for any cause, and Covid deaths barely measurable. Many countries and US states have shown that lock downs make no difference so the decision to continue to isolate countries and people from each other with what is essentially a global travel moratorium is entirely political.


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[markharf]

Speaking briefly as moderator, this thread addresses Morocco-specific COVID-related travel concerns. Please do not use it to address, debate, or even describe concerns elsewhere--or your beliefs about the pandemic, vaccines, death rates, or whatever else concerns you.

Thanks.

[TheWarden]

I dont think they read Chris' statement in the first post

[Chris Scott]

Well it was a long way back so here it is again:

Post useful Morocco Coronavirus info here which can be of use to other travellers.
Not all who use this forum choose to post, but all are seeking info.

Please take chit-chat or speculation to other threads or websites.

Fyi, my Easyjet for early July has been cancelled a third time - maybe more, I've lost count.
But seeing as I can't easily ferry what the goats have left of my bike (plus all the amber destination palaver), I can wait a bit longer.

Thanks for updates, Mark.

[Chris Scott]

Currently minimal hoops to get onto Morocco, but for Brits 10-day quarantine and tests coming back.

But today govt announced:
Quarantine-free travel from amber list countries for [UK] people who are fully vaccinated "later in the summer".

So ,looking good for the autumn.

[TheWarden]

On the flip side, quarantine for Brits entering France and Italy which eliminates Genoa, Sete or Marseille as ferry options

Hopefully the Portimao option starts up

[TheWarden]

Spain has announced the borders at Ceuta and Mellilia wil remain closed until at least the end of July.

[TheWarden]

Another months extension to the SoE announced today, not a surprise, we will keep seeing this every month until............

Morocco's getting set to manufacture the Sinopharm vaccine which should help them with their vaccination programme eventually (currently 25% through their programme). But despite the posistive new coverage on this, the manufacturing facility needs to be constructed first, so its some way off.

More worrying is the recent chatter about the Delta variant, concerns from the gov and several mentions of being prepared to lock down again

[TheWarden]

After the positive news from the UK this week, removing the quarantine requirements and downgrading the travel advisory, Morocco is clamping down again internally.

In light of increasing cases Morocco is clamping down on requirements internally. Road blocks are again in place checking people have exceptional travel authorisations to move between certain cities. They are also clamping down on mask wearing.

Exceptional travel permits are not required if you are fully vaccinated.

[berin]

Is that for Moroccan’s only? I had heard the last time this was in place tourists were still allowed to travel.


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[TheWarden]

The rules for Travel Authorisations and facemasks apply to everyone.

During lockdown last year we were on the edge of one region and nearest large town was just over the border, our travel permits didnt allow travel to that town.

After the lockdown finished there was a general relaxation of enforcement of the rules for everyone. Often tourists weren't bothered by the authorities as much as the locals. Early reports of this development is that may still be the case although I wouldn't count on it. If you have to travel into a restricted area for a flight for example showing your ticket will probably get you through the checkpoint

[berin]

Thanks, we were thinking of a fly-ride but sounds like there are still too many barriers. Maybe we’ll leave till next year when hopefully the ferries from Spain will run again


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