Spain Imposes PCR Test Requirement on Moroccan Travelers Amid COVID Concerns

Between February 1 and 7, passengers from Morocco bound for Spain will have to present a negative PCR test upon arrival. This measure, taken by the Directorate General of Public Health, in application of the resolution of November 11, 2020, aims to strengthen health controls at entry points into Spanish territory.

The many Moroccans planning to travel to Spain are the most affected by this measure. Morocco is considered by Spain as a high-risk country, with its pandemic situation not improving. In total, the kingdom has 469,990 positive cases, as of Saturday, January 30, 2021.

In a statement published in January, the Spanish Embassy in Morocco had indicated that until January 24, Moroccan passengers bound for Spain were not required to present a negative PCR test.