COVID-19 - Morocco Master Thread

[cedar]

One way
Diesel is E160, 14.8Mad

[cedar]

Someone showed me the front cover of Chris Scott's Morocco overland Ed. 3 which I don't have. Can anyone tell me where the crater is and coordinates please. (In gorge du Ziz at the mo.)
Cheers
Bruce

[rachel_norfolk]

It’s called Gara Medouar, about 40km NW of Merzouga.

And this is what it looked like last week

[TheWarden]

N31 18 01.8 W4 23 57.1

Just north of the RN17 from Rissani heading west. You can see it from the road so no issues finding it

[cedar]

Thanks both
B

[mossproof]

Just don't expect to find the ruins of Blofeld's lair there!

[TheWarden]

SoE extended until 30th June

[TheWarden]

Temporary Vehicle Import Permit exemption/waiver has been extended through to the end of 2022. (You still need a TVIP but it’s not limited to 180 days at the moment)

If you have a vehicle in Morocco you need to apply at the customs office for a new TVIP card before the current one expires.

[FDC75]

When I arrived for chek in at Tanger med on May 30th to go back to spain, I've been told my covid pass was too old (last shot)... I wondered how I would deal with that but the guy at the desk told me " no problem, go the next village , ask for the doctor and do a test"
So I drove to the village Ksar Sghir 5 minutes from there and asked for the doctor to a taxi, I found the "Cabinet Medical" by the brand new BMW car parked behind, 5 minutes and 250 dirham later I had my paper and went back to check in without problem.
I guess I'm not the only one everyday!

[Over_Landr]

Originally Posted by FDC75

When I arrived for chek in at Tanger med on May 30th to go back to spain, I've been told my covid pass was too old (last shot)... I wondered how I would deal with that but the guy at the desk told me " no problem, go the next village , ask for the doctor and do a test"
So I drove to the village Ksar Sghir 5 minutes from there and asked for the doctor to a taxi, I found the "Cabinet Medical" by the brand new BMW car parked behind, 5 minutes and 250 dirham later I had my paper and went back to check in without problem.
I guess I'm not the only one everyday!

How old was your last shot done?

I’m having my 3rd booster on Saturday and travelling on 17th September and hoping I don’t need to have to pay for a pcr whilst over there

According to the Gov.Uk site;

To enter Morocco, passengers are required to have had three vaccine doses (or have had their second vaccine dose within the previous four months) , OR proof of a negative PCR test result, with the sample having been taken within 72 hours before boarding. Children under the age of 12 are exempt from these requirements. A single shot of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine counts as two doses.

If I’ve read this correctly, I’ll be covered as well as my partner who has had 3

[TheWarden]

That’s correct at the moment.

I should be crossing around a similar time to you in September if every thing goes to plan.

[FDC75]

Originally Posted by Over_Landr

How old was your last shot done?

I’m having my 3rd booster on Saturday and travelling on 17th September and hoping I don’t need to have to pay for a pcr whilst over there

According to the Gov.Uk site;

If I’ve read this correctly, I’ll be covered as well as my partner who has had 3

My last shot (3rd) was 9 month old, too old to enter Spain.

[Over_Landr]

Originally Posted by TheWarden

That’s correct at the moment.

I should be crossing around a similar time to you in September if every thing goes to plan.

If you happen to see a bright green 110 Landy, give us a wave or if we’re stopped, pop over for a chat

[TheWarden]

Likewise. I'm in a dark blue landcruiser

[Chris Scott]

If anyone knows, how about an update on travel requirements for Morocco for the benefit of all.

Do we still all need a negative PCR within 72 hours of arriving by sea or air (or from RIM)?
And if not, what are the exceptions?
At what point does a recent vax shot (there is talk of a 4th for over 50s in the UK) become too old for exemption to enter Mk without needing to show a PCR?

FDC75 talked of having to get a test to get out of Morocco.
Are the regs the same as above - too long since last vax shot?

Thanks for clarifications.