Can you buy medicine without a prescription in Moroccan pharmacies?

Yes, Moroccan pharmacies sell many medicines over the counter that would need a prescription elsewhere, and pharmacists are knowledgeable, approachable and often the first stop for minor ailments. You can commonly get antibiotics, strong painkillers and treatments for stomach upsets directly, though this varies by pharmacist and drug.

Pharmacies (green cross sign) are widespread, and there’s always a rota of duty pharmacies open at night and on holidays. For a common problem — traveller’s diarrhoea, a cold, a minor infection — describing your symptoms often gets you effective treatment on the spot.

Bring the name of any regular medication you take, ideally the generic name, so they can match it. For serious or unusual conditions, see a doctor, but for everyday issues the pharmacy is quick, cheap and reliable.