No one wants to get sick on vacation and there’s a lot of fear around getting a stomach illness or diarrhea. For those adventurous spirits who have Morocco in their travel plans, read on for our best tips to stay healthy while visiting this beautiful country.
is it safe to drink from the tap water in Morocco?
As usual, the answer is not entirely straight forward but approximately 83% of the population has access to improved tap water which means it’s treated and tested according to WHO standards. However, as you will find in this article issues remain and therefore the safest thing long term is to use a water filter.
So, It’s a good rule, in general, to stick to bottled water. In many parts of the country water is safe to drink (it’s not contaminated) but it does contain different bacterias that your body may not be used to. Don’t forget to use it when you are brushing your teeth as well! Remind your children (or any traveling companions), as it’s easy to turn on the tap water automatically. Even better, put a large bottle of water next to the bathroom sink as a reminder.
last not least, Drinking tap water is wholly inadvisable, you may only use the water filter or drink
bottled water which is available everywhere, in shops, in street kiosks, newsagents, etc…and isn’t expensive; using tap water to brush your teeth is acceptable contrary to what some may say.
it’s also a good idea to bring some antacids and anti-diarrheal medication should you fall ill. While these are available in pharmacies, chances are when you’re sick the last thing you’ll want to do is wander the city trying to find relief.
Your trip to Morocco should be one filled with fun, fascination, and adventure and hopefully not a trip to the doctor!
