Morocco Extends Measles Vaccination Campaign in March

While the Kingdom of Morocco is not listed in the U.S. CDC's recent Global Measles Health Advisory, it has been experiencing a significant measles outbreak since late 2023.

According to media reports citing official sources, about 3,600 measles cases and five deaths have been reported in 2025. Since Morocco's outbreak began, there have been about 20,000 cases.

Amine Tahraoui, the Ministry of Health, says the reasons for the increase in measles cases are unknown.

On February 6, 2025, the Minister reviewed the disease status in Morocco and the strategy adopted to combat it. He stated that his department has implemented a multi-faceted plan to curb the spread of measles.

He specified that this plan includes extending the national vaccination campaign and catching up on missed vaccinations, which has enabled the verification of the vaccination status of more than 8.88 million children.

The Moroccan Ministry of Health also extended the vaccination campaign until March 28, 2025, to ensure everyone (37 million residents) can access essential vaccines.

The CDC recommends that all international travelers visiting Morocco be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, including an early dose for infants.

In addition to the MMR, the CDC recommends various routine and travel vaccines before visiting Morocco in 2025. These vaccines are generally offered in the United States at travel clinics and pharmacies.