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Essaouira Airport (ESU)

Last Updated: Feb. 9, 2022, 11:36 p.m.

  • Services Clients
  • +212 801000224
  • Airport Website
  • Airport COVID 19 Website

  • Are passengers required to complete a government or airport issued pre-travel health declaration form?
  • Yes

  • Weblink to the health declaration form
  • https://www.onda.ma/en/I-am-passenger/Traveller-Guide/Public-health-form

  • Weblink to more information (who requires the declaration?)
  • https://www.onda.ma/en/I-am-passenger/Traveller-Guide/Questions-Answers

  • Can the health declaration form be completed online?
  • Yes

  • Please provide a weblink to the health declaration information/form
  • https://www.onda.ma/form.php

  • Are passengers required to undergo a test for COVID-19 before starting their journey?
  • Yes

  • Please provide details and/or supporting weblinks
  • To leave the national territory : The booster dose (D3) is required, if the second vaccine dose (or that of the single dose of the J&J vaccine) dates back to more than four months; For people who have not received a booster dose and who have recently recovered from COVID-19, the 3rd dose can only be administered after 4 weeks (28 days) from the infection date. Thus, these people can leave the territory with : Their old vaccination pass accompanied by a recovery certificate or a negative PCR test And the result of the PCR or antigen test documenting the last infection

  • Are passengers required to carry a test certificate?
  • Yes

  • Are passengers required to undergo any health tests or screening?
  • Yes

  • Provide details: What type of screening is required? By whom is the screening conducted? Is screening for all passengers or for specific airlines?
  • Before travelling abroad from and to Morocco, you have to check with your airline and the public institutions (embassies, consulates, local authorities, etc.) if specific measures are required. In case of cancellation, modification or postponement of a trip, contact your airline or your tour operator directly.

  • Does the airport recommend passengers arrive earlier for international departures?
  • yes

  • Does the airport recommend passengers arrive earlier for domestic departures?
  • yes

  • Is the public (non-passengers) restricted from entering the public areas of the airport (e.g. departures, arrivals hall)?
  • Yes

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  • In order to guarantee social distancing, access to the terminal can be restricted to staff and passengers. Therefore, access can be denied to accompanying persons in case of unexpected congestion.

  • Are exceptions made for accompanying persons assisting minors traveling alone or persons with disabilities, including those with reduced mobility?
  • Yes

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  • In order to guarantee social distancing, access to the terminal can be restricted to staff and passengers. Therefore, access can be denied to accompanying persons in case of unexpected congestion.

  • Does the airport provide self-service kiosks for printing boarding pass and bag tag?
  • No

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  • Does the airport implement a sanitization process for kiosk touch screens to enable the disinfection of the screen between each use?
  • No

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  • Is the access to airport checkpoint security touchless/does it reduce the need for document exchange/handling?
  • No

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  • Is the airport boarding process touchless i.e. biometric or e-gates?
  • No

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  • Are e-gates available at immigration entry points?
  • No

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  • Are passengers required to undergo any health tests on arrival?
  • Yes

  • Provide details:
  • The COVID - 19 vaccine passport and negative result of PCR test of less than 48 hours (time between sampling and boarding) are mandatory. And Passenger's health form, to be downloaded online before boarding (also distributed on board), duly completed, including the passenger's address and two telephone numbers allowing him to be located, if necessary , during the 10 days following his arrival on the national territory; Upon arrival : Rapid, systematic antigen testing at the airport and random sampling for random PCR testing will be carried out; If the rapid antigen test is negative: nothing to report. If the rapid antigen test is positive upon arrival: If the person is asymptomatic or mild symptoms : treatment in self-isolation at home, or in a hotel for tourist, according to the national protocol in force; If the person has moderate to severe symptoms: treatment in a public or private hospital according to the national protocol in force. Concerning children: No access conditions are applied for children under 6 years old; For children aged 6 and under 18: the only access condition is the presentation of a negative result of PCR test of less than 48 hours, in addition to a rapid antigen test upon arrival.

  • Are passengers required to quarantine on arrival at the airport?
  • NO

  • If airport-quarantine does the passenger bear hotel and other related costs, e.g. meals, transportation, etc.?
  • No

  • Provide details:
  • There is no quarantine at the airport

  • What, if any, protocols and precautions are in place for arriving passengers who are exiting the landside area?
  • No

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  • Are drivers/meeters and greeters allowed to meet arriving passengers inside the terminal building?
  • Yes

  • Provide details:
  • In order to guarantee social distancing, access to the terminal can be restricted to staff and passengers. Therefore, access can be denied to accompanying persons in case of unexpected congestion.

  • Are there any specific measures for drivers/meeters and greeters meeting/collecting arriving passengers? (e.g., subject to health screening)
  • Yes

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  • A temperature screening processes has been set up to all persons acceding to the airport.

  • Are there any special pick-up or curbside arrangements in place?
  • No

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  • Is physical distancing required or recommended in airport?
  • Yes

  • What is the required physical distance?
  • 1,5 m

  • Are there spacing marks on floors to guide passengers?
  • Yes

  • Provide details:
  • Always keep a 1.5 meters distancing from others. Stickers on the ground are installed, throughout your way to organize the queues and ensure fluidity in the various airports areas.

  • Are physical distancing rules in place for elevators, escalators, and moving walkways?
  • No

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  • Are limitations set for number of passengers on airport public ground transportation, e.g. shuttle busses, airport transit systems, etc.?
  • No

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  • Are passengers required to wear face coverings?
  • Yes

  • Does the airport provide face coverings?
  • No

  • Can face coverings be purchased at the airport?
  • Yes

  • Are passengers required to wear gloves?
  • No

  • Are passenger-facing staff required to wear face coverings?
  • Yes

  • Provide details
  • • The staff at the screening inspection. • Chek-in sttaf

  • Are passenger-facing staff required to wear gloves?
  • Yes

  • Provide details
  • • The staff at the screening inspection.

  • Are passenger-facing staff subject to health screening?
  • Yes

  • Provide details
  • Temperature screening is required for all staff acceding to airport

  • What special COVID-19 cleaning/sterilization measures has the airport implemented? Provide details for areas such as restrooms, boarding areas, dining areas, etc.?
  • - Airport has developed and implemented an anti covid-19 cleaning and disinfection procedure; - Cleaning and disinfection plan have been set in accordance with the Moroccan heath authority (ministry of health) requirement ; - Disinfection is carried out according to a schedule and a program. it concerns the whole of the infrastructure according to a very careful breakdown. - Disinfection product are approved by health authority; - A lot of attention and importance; - Frequently touched surfaces are cleaned and disinfected after each flight.

  • Has the airport implemented physical distancing detection technology?
  • No

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  • Has seating been adapted to support physical distancing in the following areas?
  • Yes

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  • Boarding areas, public hall, Other retail activities

  • Does the airport provide signage and announcements via PA system to encourage physical distancing measures in place?
  • Yes

  • Provide details
  • - Ground marking, signage, has been set up; - Physical distancing measures display on LCD screen, by audible announcements in all three languages to remind passengers of the need for physical distance and as required and by referral agent who make passengers aware of distancing measures in case of forgetfulness or non-compliance.

  • Does the airport provide hand-sanitizing stations?
  • Yes

  • Provide details
  • Hand sanitizer stations has been set up through the Terminal taking into consideration passenger flows and the capacity of each zone.

  • Is there a medical clinic located in or near the airport terminal/facility?
  • Yes

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  • Emergency medical units located at the airport

  • Does the airport provide a helpline to report COVID-19 concerns?
  • No

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  • Does the airport app, airlines app, or other third-party apps provide wayfinding indoor maps for passengers?
  • No

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  • Is there any mechanism, such as social media or mobile apps, to disseminate information to the travelling public?
  • Yes

  • Provide details
  • Yes, website, Call center, social network, TV, Radio,etc

  • Are there any other particular processes in place to assist passengers with reduced mobility (wheelchair) or passengers with disabilities?
  • Yes

  • Provide details
  • They are allowed to have assistance when they enter the building. The services provided to PRM by airlines.

  • Does the airport provide self-service dining options, where passengers have limited contact with retail, food and beverage staff?
  • No

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  • Does the airport have a ventilation filtration system that recycles air on a regular basis?
  • Yes

  • Provide details
  • Air extraction system is used to ensure an efficient aeration • Changing filters • Increase the frequency of filter cleaning • Minimize the air recirculation • Bringing fresh air from outside

  • Does the airport offer any staff training program, relating to health or COVID-19?
  • Yes

  • Provide details
  • A regular awareness program is established by the airport in coordination with the local health and authority.