Measles in Morocco (Update 1)

According to media quoting the Moroccan Ministry of Health there have been 3 365 measles cases (6 deaths) in Morocco between 10 February and 16 February 2025. Cases have been reported from across the country:

Rabat-Salé-Kenitra region: 807 cases

Casablanca-Settat region: 624 cases

Fez-Meknes region: 713 cases

Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region: 526 cases

Marrakesh-Safi region: 225 cases

Eastern region: 229 cases

Beni Mellal-Khenifra region: 101 cases

Souss-Massa region: 64 cases

Guelmim-Oued Noun region: 34 cases

Drâa-Tafilalet region: 23 cases

Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra region: 15 cases

Dakhla-Oued Ed Dahab region: 4 cases

Advice for Travellers

Travel may increase an individual’s risk of exposure to measles virus, and facilitate the spread of disease to unvaccinated and susceptible populations. The travel consultation provides a valuable opportunity to ensure individuals are protected against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) viruses. Two doses of MMR vaccine, at least one month apart, are required to give adequate protection.

Consider vaccinating:

• all travellers who have not previously had two doses of MMR vaccine or prior measles infection
• travellers visiting friends and relatives (VFRs), and/or mixing closely with the local population
• younger children who have not yet been fully immunised

For children, first and second doses of MMR vaccine can be administered earlier than they would routinely be given within the UK Vaccination Schedule (2 doses of MMR vaccine around 12-13 months, and before starting school at around 3 years 4 months of age).

• MMR vaccine can be given from 6 months of age when early protection is required

See the TRAVAX Measles, Mumps and Rubella page for further information.