Recent data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) highlights ongoing risks of severe foodborne illnesses for travelers to certain destinations, including Morocco. The information, published on the official Travel Health Pro website used by UK health professionals, identifies a higher incidence of infections like salmonellosis and shigellosis in these regions compared to others.
The guidance, based on surveillance of illnesses in returning UK travelers, does not constitute a travel ban but advises heightened precaution. Travelers are advised to follow strict food and water hygiene practices, such as consuming only thoroughly cooked food, drinking bottled or boiled water, and practicing regular handwashing.
Other destinations mentioned alongside Morocco in previous UKHSA reports for similar risks have included parts of South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Health officials emphasize that the risk can be significantly mitigated through preventive measures, and they recommend consulting a travel health clinic before departure for personalized advice.
