Major illnesses/diseases? - How easy is it to access care?

Member since 30 March 2022

jeffrushkaMember28 February 2023 01:20:04

I'm always interested in how people, especially expats, manage healthcare in Morocco. I have looked into several companies, including some who advertise on expat.com, and they seem fairly reasonable, but I would like to hear from people who have actually used these companies. How easy is it to access care, especially for major illnesses, diseases? I am looking for options so that I don't have to return to the US for healthcare once we move to Fes permanently in the next 1-2 years. Thanks in advance!

Cheryl Moderator

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CherylModerator28 February 2023 04:06:14

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Hello jeffrushka,

Welcome to Expat.com

Thank you for asking your questions here.

Let's hope some people share their personal experiences.

Also, please note that I have modified the title of your thread.

Cheers,

Cheryl

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jeffrushka Member

Member since 30 March 2022

jeffrushkaMember20 March 2023 16:37:25

Okay, I posted this nearly a month ago. Is there REALLY no one that has had this experience or has any positive advice???

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GuestPoster5697Guest21 March 2023 17:38:37

Personally, I haven't encountered any serious health issues but I'd like to follow this thread for future knowledge. I'm a US citizen who has lived here for 5 years.

aishahm Active member

Member since 30 September 2021

aishahmActive member22 March 2023 09:14:59

Well fes isn't a very common city for expats and has a very poor health area system.

I have lived in marrakech almost 10 years.

The health care in general isn't as good as abroad.

If someone has serious illness I wouldn't suggest living jn Morocco.

I had my daughter at 31 weeks via cesarean ( my 4th child but first born in morocco)

They told me that saving a baby at 31 weeks wasn't common for them!

They didn't have the knowledge or equipment.

I can say alot, but it really speaks for itself.

3rd world countries won't compare to the west in health care and education.

U M52 Active member

Member since 19 January 2023

U M52Active member22 March 2023 09:57:17

@aishahm

I am from Australia and I am planning to move to Tangier. I am aware that health system of Morocco isn't that good. But I was wondering if there are private hospitals that have better health system for expats. I have an allergy which I take daily medication for it. I am worried that I may not find a good medicine in general.