Abstract summary 

Morocco is at the forefront of a complex migratory dynamic because of its strategic geographical position, situated at the crossroads between sub-Saharan Africa, Europe and the Middle East, which has shifted migratory flows in the kingdom. As a result, it must meet migrants' needs, especially in healthcare. Although several studies have explored aspects of healthcare access for migrant populations, there is a notable lack of comprehensive reviews synthesising this research. This gap hinders a holistic understanding of the challenges faced by migrants in accessing healthcare and its implications for public health policy.This study aimed to analyse and integrate existing research findings to offer decision-makers evidence-based insights for developing informed and effective strategies.The study examined healthcare access for migrants within the Moroccan healthcare system.We employed a narrative review method consisting of three key steps: defining the research question, designing the search strategy and selecting articles based on predefined criteria. Seventeen documents were ultimately included in this exploratory review.Reviewed studies identified five main obstacles hindering migrants' access to Morocco's healthcare system: legal restrictions, procedural requirements, high healthcare costs, lack of knowledge about rights and the Moroccan health system and fear of being reported to immigration authorities, particularly among irregular migrants.The study identified significant gaps in the existing research, particularly the lack of data stratification by socio-cultural and administrative criteria. Additionally, there is limited investigation into how these barriers affect both physical and mental health. The analysis also revealed a scarcity of mixed-method studies that could provide a more comprehensive understanding of these issues.Addressing these gaps would enable decision-makers to better understand the underlying issues affecting healthcare access for migrants in Morocco, ultimately leading to the development of strategies to improve access.

Authors & Co-authors:  El Bouri Hicham H Najdi Adil A

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