Dealing With an Insect Bite in Marrakech

A Tourist’s Guide to Medical Care in Marrakech

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Hospitals in Marrakech

For serious, potentially life-threatening issues that require immediate, specialized treatment, like breathing difficulties, severe bleeding, or head injuries. Non-urgent visits use up resources needed for emergency patients. ERs are for serious, life-threatening issues. Going there for something like insect bite adds to doctors’ workload and may take time away from those in critical need.

Important: The information provided here about hospitals is for general reference only. We recommend verifying current details, such as contact information, services, and hours of operation, before visiting. Please reach out directly to the hospital or consult their official website for the most up-to-date and accurate information.

Hospitals with Emergency Rooms in Marrakech

Hôpital Arrazi (CHU Mohammed VI – Hôpital Arrazi)
Address: Avenue Ibn Sina, Marrakech, Morocco
Access: Open 24/7 as the largest public general hospital in the CHU Mohammed VI network, equipped with a full emergency department. Ambulances (via 15 or 112) arrive at the trauma entrance; walk-in patients register at reception and are triaged immediately. Handles adult, pediatric, trauma, surgical, and medical emergencies with advanced resuscitation and ICU facilities. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Hôpital Universitaire Ibn Tofail (CHU Mohammed VI – Hôpital Ibn Tofail)
Address: Rue Abdelouahab Derraq, Marrakech, Morocco
Access: A major university-affiliated hospital open 24/7 for emergency care. Ambulances and walk-ins are received and triaged using the national system. Services include orthopedics, neurosurgery, general surgery, trauma stabilization, and emergency medical assistance (SAMU). :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Hôpital International Ibn Nafis
Address: Boumesmar Extension P2, Eddaoudiat, Marrakech, Morocco
Access: A modern private hospital with a 24/7 emergency department. Staffed by experienced medical and paramedical teams, providing rapid response, full stabilization, diagnostics, and coordination of follow-up care. Walk-ins and ambulance arrivals are treated without referral. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Hôpital Privé de Marrakech (HUPM)
Address: Lotissement Ryads Al Atlas, Bd Mohamed IV Route du barrage, Marrakech, Morocco
Access: A private university hospital operating 24/7 with a fully equipped emergency unit. Accepts both walk-in and ambulance patients immediately. Offers high-end diagnostics, resuscitation, pediatrics, adult emergency, and intensive care services. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Walk-in clinics

Best for minor conditions needing same-day, in-person specialist attention—like X-rays for sprains or cuts that may need stitches, injections, advanced diagnostics, or other invasive procedures.

Pharmacies in Marrakech, Morocco

In Marrakech, pharmacies are called pharmacie in French or صيدلية (saydaliya) in Arabic. They are usually marked with a green cross, often illuminated at night, and display the word “pharmacie” on their signs. Many are located near markets, main streets, and medical clinics, with some offering basic English communication.

Antibiotic Policy in Marrakech

In Marrakech, antibiotics officially require a prescription from a licensed doctor, but in practice, some pharmacists may sell certain antibiotics over the counter without one.

Emergency Number in Marrakech, Morocco

In Marrakech, you can reach emergency services by dialing 19 for police (or 112 from mobile phones), 15 for the fire brigade/civil protection, and 150 for ambulance and medical emergencies. These lines are toll-free and operate 24/7 from any phone.

Operators primarily speak Arabic and French; in tourist areas, limited English support may be available. When calling, stay calm, state your exact location, and describe the emergency clearly.

Please remember: Emergency numbers are for life-threatening situations. For urgent but non-life-threatening issues, telehealth services like Doctorsa are better suited and can connect you with a licensed English-speaking doctor quickly and affordably.