Lead time needed
20-26 weeks
Quarantine
None
Route complexity
High
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Pet Transport from Morocco to the United Kingdom: 2026 Guide

Relocating a pet from Morocco to United Kingdom follows a clear path once you understand what United Kingdom asks for. This route takes some organising, and roughly 20-26 weeks of preparation is about right. Compliant pets are not held in quarantine on …

In short: Preparing to move a pet from Morocco to United Kingdom typically takes around 20-26 weeks. There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets. A rabies titre test is required, which adds a fixed waiting period, so start early.
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Step by step

The Morocco to United Kingdom import process

Every step must be completed in sequence. A single missed deadline can add months to your timeline. We own the entire process.

1
First step, before any vaccination.
Implant ISO microchip (if not already done)

Responsible: Your vet in Morocco

2
After microchip. Then wait at least 30 days before taking blood for titre test.
Administer rabies vaccination

Responsible: Authorised vet in Morocco

3
At least 30 days after rabies vaccination. Then 90-day wait from a successful result.
FAVN titre test: blood draw at APHA-approved laboratory

Responsible: Your vet + approved laboratory

4
Mandatory waiting period. Cannot be shortened.
Wait 90 days from successful titre test result

Responsible: N/A

5
Within 10 days of arrival date in GB.
Obtain AHC from ONSSA-authorised official vet

Responsible: Official vet

6
24 to 120 hours before arrival in Great Britain. Must be administered by a vet and recorded.
Tapeworm treatment for dogs

Responsible: Vet in Morocco (or on route)

7
On travel date. Most pet arrivals from Morocco into the UK are via LHR.
Travel via approved route to approved UK entry port

Responsible: You + airline

Requirements

What your pet needs to enter United Kingdom

Every item must be verified before your pet can board. We track each one against current standards.

Microchip
Required. ISO 11784/11785 standard. Must be implanted BEFORE rabies vaccination …
Rabies vaccination
Required. Minimum age 12 weeks at vaccination. 21-day wait after first …
Rabies titre test
Required. Morocco is an unlisted country. FAVN or ELISA test at an APHA-approved …
Quarantine
No routine quarantine for pets arriving with correct documentation. Pets with …
Import permit
No formal import permit required.
Health certificate
Animal Health Certificate (AHC) issued by an official vet in Morocco. Valid for …
Export permit
No formal export permit required from Morocco for companion pets. Contact the …
Costs

What this route typically costs

FAVN titre test (blood draw, laboratory analysis, and result): MAD …
Animal Health Certificate from official vet: MAD 600 to MAD 1,800 …
Tapeworm treatment: small additional vet cost
Airline cargo fee Casablanca to London: GBP 400 to GBP 1,600 depending …
IATA travel crate: GBP 80 to GBP 350
Pet transport agent fee (optional but recommended): GBP 400 to GBP …
Total typical range: GBP 1,200 to GBP 3,500 all in, plus a minimum …

Critical points

Morocco is an unlisted country for UK pet travel. The 90-day wait after a successful titre test is mandatory and cannot be reduced. Start the process at least 5 to 6 months before your planned travel date.

The microchip must be implanted BEFORE the rabies vaccination. If vaccinated before chipping, the entire vaccination sequence is invalid. This is the most common and costly mistake on this route.

Ensure your laboratory is on the APHA-approved list before sending the blood sample. Results from unapproved labs are not accepted.

Morocco to UK has direct flights, but check that your airline and route are on the UK's approved routes list for pet entry. Not all routes are approved. Confirm before booking.

Airlines

Approved carriers for this route

Not all airlines accept live animals. We book only with carriers that handle live animal cargo correctly.

Royal Air Maroc
Direct flights from Casablanca (CMN) and other Moroccan cities to London Heathrow (LHR). …
Cargo Only
British Airways
Direct services from Casablanca to London Heathrow. BA World Cargo handles pet transport …
Cargo Only
Ryanair
Ryanair does not accept live animals in cargo or cabin. Not suitable for pet transport.
None
easyJet
easyJet does not accept live animals. Not suitable for pet transport.
None
Iberia
Via Madrid. Morocco to MAD, then London. Adds a connection but Iberia Cargo is an …
Cargo Only

The rules for bringing a pet into United Kingdom

United Kingdom asks for several pieces of paperwork, and they all need to line up. A checklist and a clear timeline are your best tools here.

How to keep this move on track

Keep every original document together and take copies. Border officials want originals, and a missing signature or date can hold up clearance.

Work backwards from your travel date and add a buffer. Fixed waiting periods mean a single slipped appointment can push the whole move back by weeks.

Check the airline’s crate size and labelling rules early. An undersized or wrongly labelled crate is a frequent reason pets are refused at check-in.

Ask about temperature embargoes for your travel window. Summer and winter cargo restrictions can rule out certain routes and dates entirely.

FAQ

Common questions

Allow a minimum of 5 to 6 months from starting the microchip and vaccination process to travel day. The mandatory steps are: microchip, vaccination (21-day wait in EU terms), 30-day wait before titre test blood draw, titre test result, then 90 days. That takes you past the 5-month mark under the best conditions. Add time for paperwork and booking.
The FAVN (Fluorescent Antibody Virus Neutralisation) test is a blood test that measures your pet’s level of rabies antibodies. It confirms the vaccination has been effective. In Morocco, your vet draws the blood and sends it to an APHA-approved laboratory, which may be in France or another European country with an approved facility. Confirm which laboratory your vet uses and verify it is on the APHA approved list before proceeding.
There is no routine quarantine for pets arriving with correct documentation from unlisted countries. Quarantine is a penalty for arriving without proper paperwork, or with documentation that does not comply. If your microchip, vaccination, titre test, AHC, and tapeworm treatment are all correct and in sequence, your pet should clear without quarantine.
Yes. The titre test requirement for unlisted countries applies to cats as well as dogs. The sequence (microchip before vaccination, 30-day wait before blood draw, 90-day wait after successful result) is the same for cats. The tapeworm treatment, however, is only required for dogs.
An Animal Health Certificate (AHC) is a standardised government-issued document confirming your pet is healthy and meets the destination country’s requirements. In Morocco, it is issued by an ONSSA-authorised official veterinarian and must match the UK APHA format. It is valid for 10 days from the date of issue, so you get it shortly before you fly.
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Lead time20-26 weeks
QuarantineNone
ComplexityHigh
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