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Healthcare in Morocco: cost & waiting times
Statutory health insuranceCompulsory health insurance (AMO) has been extended to almost the whole population since 2022, managed by the CNSS for workers and the self-employed and with state-funded cover for people on low incomes. Public hospitals are busy; most people who can afford it use private clinics (cliniques), especially in Casablanca, Rabat and Marrakech.
Emergency number: Ambulance/Fire 150 · Police 190 (19 in cities)
How residents get care
- Private doctors and clinics — Book directly; no referral is needed for private specialists.
- Public health centres and hospitals — Low-cost but busy; standards vary.
- Claim from AMO — Insured people pay and claim reimbursement from the CNSS (or the clinic bills it directly).
- Emergencies — Call 150 for an ambulance; private ambulance services operate in larger cities.
Official waiting-time source
Morocco doesn't publish waiting times; public hospital waits can be long, private care is quick.
No public waiting-time statistics ↗
Typical private costs
Typical self-pay prices — for an exact figure use the official links above or ask a clinic for a written quote.
| Item | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Private GP consultation | MAD 150–MAD 300 |
| Private specialist consultation | MAD 250–MAD 500 |
| Private MRI (one area) | MAD 2,000–MAD 4,000 |
| Cataract surgery, per eye (private) | MAD 6,200–MAD 9,000 |
| Hip replacement (private) | MAD 31,000–MAD 40,000 |
Typical waits & prices by procedure
Typical averages for comparison, not quotes. Public care is free or nominal at the point of use unless noted. Private care has no standard queue — availability depends on the provider. Where an official statistic exists (UK, Ireland, Poland) the interactive guide shows it, dated and sourced.
| Procedure | Typical public wait | Typical private price |
|---|---|---|
| GP / primary-care appointment | ~6 days | MAD 150–MAD 310 |
| Specialist consultation (first) | ~109 days | MAD 460–MAD 770 |
| MRI scan (one area) | ~50 days | MAD 900–MAD 1,500 |
| CT scan | ~50 days | MAD 1,000–MAD 1,800 |
| Gastroscopy / endoscopy | ~76 days | MAD 4,100–MAD 6,200 |
| Cataract surgery (per eye) | ~151 days | MAD 6,200–MAD 9,000 |
| Knee arthroscopy | ~210 days | MAD 12,000–MAD 17,000 |
| Inguinal hernia repair | ~185 days | MAD 7,700–MAD 12,000 |
| Gallbladder removal | ~218 days | MAD 14,000–MAD 21,000 |
| Hip replacement | ~252 days | MAD 31,000–MAD 40,000 |
| Knee replacement | ~286 days | MAD 34,000–MAD 44,000 |
| Tonsillectomy | ~210 days | MAD 7,700–MAD 10,000 |
| Carpal tunnel release | ~202 days | MAD 4,600–MAD 7,000 |
| X-ray | ~17 days | MAD 210–MAD 390 |
| Ultrasound scan | ~34 days | MAD 390–MAD 720 |
| Echocardiogram | ~50 days | MAD 650–MAD 1,100 |
| Colonoscopy | ~84 days | MAD 4,600–MAD 7,200 |
| Coronary angiogram | ~50 days | MAD 6,500–MAD 9,800 |
| Varicose vein removal | ~168 days | MAD 7,700–MAD 12,000 |
| Lumbar disc surgery (discectomy) | ~227 days | MAD 23,000–MAD 34,000 |
| Rotator cuff repair (shoulder) | ~210 days | MAD 17,000–MAD 23,000 |
| Hysterectomy | ~168 days | MAD 18,000–MAD 27,000 |
| Vasectomy | ~84 days | MAD 1,000–MAD 1,800 |
| Bunion surgery | ~210 days | MAD 10,000–MAD 14,000 |
Prescriptions
Medicines are bought at pharmacies (marked with a green cross); AMO reimburses listed medicines in part.
Dental care
Dental care is mostly private and inexpensive.
Adult public dental cover: limited. Typical self-pay prices:
| Treatment | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Check-up + X-rays | MAD 105–MAD 230 |
| Scale & polish | MAD 155–MAD 310 |
| Filling | MAD 230–MAD 515 |
| Extraction | MAD 230–MAD 645 |
| Root canal | MAD 775–MAD 1,810 |
| Crown | MAD 1,035–MAD 2,325 |
| Implant (post only) | MAD 3,100–MAD 6,460 |
| Implant + crown | MAD 5,165–MAD 9,040 |
| Veneer (per tooth) | MAD 1,035–MAD 2,325 |
| Full denture (per arch) | MAD 1,290–MAD 3,100 |
Finding a doctor or specialist
Well-known hospital groups (listed, not vetted or ranked):
- Akdital hospitals ↗
- Hôpital Cheikh Khalifa (Casablanca) ↗
- Hôpital Universitaire International Cheikh Zaid (Rabat) ↗
Check a provider's inspection rating or registration with Ministry of Health and Social Protection ↗.
Health insurance
Insurers and schemes people in Morocco commonly use, and cover for visitors. Listed for comparison, not recommended — check the policy wording yourself.
| Insurer | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| RMA Assurance ↗ | Local health insurer | Health insurance. |
| Wafa Assurance ↗ | Local health insurer | Complementary health insurance. |
| AXA Assurance Maroc ↗ | Local health insurer | Health insurance. |
| Saham Assurance (Sanlam Maroc) ↗ | Local health insurer | Health insurance. |
Visiting Morocco?
Your entitlement: None — no agreement with the UK and the GHIC isn't valid. Visitors pay, mostly at private clinics.
EHIC / GHIC: EHIC/GHIC not valid.
Pharmacies: Pharmacies are widespread; a rota pharmacy (pharmacie de garde) is open at night.
Insurance: Travel insurance recommended.
Useful links
- Ministry of Health and Social Protection ↗
- Conseil National de l'Ordre des Médecins — check a doctor ↗
- GOV.UK — Morocco health ↗
Content last checked: 2026-10-02. Figures are typical/official-source references, not quotes — see the links above for the current real number.