Do you need mosquito repellent in Morocco?

Mosquito repellent is useful in Morocco in the warmer months, especially near water, palm groves, oases and coastal or southern areas in the evening, though mosquitoes are more of a nuisance than a serious disease risk. Morocco is not a malaria zone, so it’s about comfort rather than protecting against tropical illness.

Evenings in the desert oases, riad courtyards and greener valleys are when you’ll notice them, so pack a repellent (DEET or picaridin) and consider long sleeves at dusk. A plug-in or coil helps in rooms without screens.

You don’t need anti-malarials for Morocco. Standard repellent, worn in the evenings in the warmer, wetter spots, keeps the bites at bay.