City in Marrakech-Safi, Morocco
Healthcare in Marrakech: hospitals, costs and insurance
Healthcare in Marrakech
Private clinics in Gueliz handle most problems at moderate prices; pay upfront and keep receipts. Insurance covering evacuation is advisable for the Atlas.
Hospitals for foreigners in Marrakech
| Hospital | Good to know |
|---|---|
| Clinique Al Azhar | Private clinic in Gueliz; emergency and consultations |
| Polyclinique du Sud | Private hospital in Gueliz; surgery and ER |
| Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Mohammed VI | Large public university hospital; long waits |
Key facts
- Doctor's visit: DH250–500 ($25–51) at a private clinic without insurance.
- In Morocco: Private clinics in Casablanca, Rabat and Marrakech are good and affordable; public hospitals are basic and crowded. Desert and mountain areas are far from serious care.
- Pharmacies: Pharmacies (green cross) everywhere, with a rotating 24-hour 'pharmacie de garde' in each district; pharmacists usually speak French.
- Health spending: US$232 per person a year (2023); 0.7 doctors per 1,000 people (2021), World Bank.
- Emergency: Police 190 · Ambulance 150 · Fire 150.
Travel and health insurance
Travel insurance isn't required to enter Morocco, but treatment for visitors is paid upfront.
| Insurer | Good for |
|---|---|
| SafetyWing Nomad Insurance | Monthly subscription for nomads and long trips; cancel anytime. |
| Genki | Health insurance for nomads, from a European insurer. |
| World Nomads | Trip insurance that covers many adventure activities. |
| Heymondo | Single-trip, annual and long-stay plans with a medical app. |
| IMG Global | Travel medical and long-term international health plans. |
Quick answers
What is the best hospital in Marrakech for foreigners?
Clinique Al Azhar: Private clinic in Gueliz; emergency and consultations
How much does a doctor's visit cost in Marrakech?
About DH250–500 ($25–51) at a private clinic.
Do I need travel insurance for Morocco?
It isn't required for entry, but recommended: hospitals in Morocco expect visitors to pay or show insurance.
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Sources
- World Bank: health expenditure per capita
- CDC Travelers' Health: Morocco
- ONCF (Moroccan railways)
- Supratours
- CTM
- ONDA Moroccan airports
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