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Morocco

Source: November 20, 2025

Dog & Cat Regulations

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Vaccinations
Description:

Required. ONSSA certificate models state the animal must be identified (microchip or tattoo) before rabies vaccination and be correctly vaccinated against rabies. A fixed post‑vaccination waiting period is not stated on the public ONSSA pages reviewed.

  • The animal is permanently identified (microchip or tattoo) before rabies vaccination.
  • Rabies vaccination is current at the time of entry; vaccine details (date, product, validity) are recorded on the ONSSA health certificate.
Certifications
Description:

Dogs and cats must be accompanied by an official veterinary health certificate that follows the ONSSA model for the region of origin: the EU model (ref. I.CN‑CT UE.JUIL.2023) for pets coming from the European Union, or the bilingual FR/EN model for other countries (ref. I.CT.CN.JUIL.2025). The certificate is issued by the official veterinarian of the country of origin and must identify the animal and attest to rabies vaccination and health status. The original travels with the pet and is presented to ONSSA at entry.

  • Use the appropriate ONSSA certificate model (EU: I.CN‑CT UE.JUIL.2023; Other countries: I.CT.CN.JUIL.2025).
  • Certificate completed and signed/stamped by the official veterinarian of the country of origin.
  • Certificate includes the animal’s identification (microchip or tattoo number) and rabies vaccination details.
  • Original certificate accompanies the animal and is presented to ONSSA at the border.
Microchip

Required for dogs and cats: the animal must be identified (microchip or tattoo) prior to rabies vaccination, as reflected on the ONSSA health certificate.

Origin Requirements

No origin-specific requirements for this pet.

More Info
Dangerous dogs (prohibition)

ONSSA’s public notice indicates the importation of dogs classified as “dangerous” is prohibited under Arrêté conjoint n°1677.18 (18 July 2018). This restriction applies to dogs only.

  • Import of dogs classified as dangerous under Moroccan regulations is prohibited.
Quarantine

ONSSA maintains quarantine (lazarets) procedures under Law 24‑89/Decree 2‑89‑597. Routine home‑pet quarantine is not stated on public pages; however, animals may be placed in quarantine at the border if documentation or health requirements are not met.

Other details not specified

Minimum age for entry, pet‑count limits, and a fixed post‑rabies‑vaccination waiting period are not specified on the public ONSSA pages reviewed.

Import-Specific Links
ONSSA – Importation of dogs and cats ONSSA certificate model – Dogs/cats from the EU (I.CN‑CT UE.JUIL.2023) ONSSA certificate model – Dogs/cats from other countries (I.CT.CN.JUIL.2025) ONSSA public notice – Dangerous dogs (import prohibited) ONSSA – Importation of live animals (overview/BIPs) USDA APHIS – Pet Travel: U.S. to Morocco
Official Source(s)
ONSSA – Importation of dogs and cats ONSSA – Importation of live animals (overview and Border Inspection Posts) ONSSA – Import & Export (legal bases incl. Law 24‑89) ONSSA – Quarantine stations (lazarets) and implementing decree USDA APHIS – Pet Travel From the United States to Morocco