Guide · Medical emergency in Rabat
What to do in a medical emergency in Rabat
A clear decision tree: when to dial 141/150, when to call a private ambulance, when to go to A&E and when to call a home doctor, in Rabat, Salé and Témara.
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- Guide updated · 2026-07-02
The short answer
Faced with a medical emergency in Rabat, the first question is severity. In an immediate life-threatening emergency (cardiac arrest, serious accident, respiratory distress, loss of consciousness), dial 141 (SAMU) or 150 (Civil Protection) — State-run public services. For a non-life-threatening transfer or medical transport, a private ambulance is suitable. For a problem that is worrying but stable (fever, pain, a wound), a home doctor or nurse avoids an unnecessary trip. When in doubt, always lean toward the public emergency service.
The first reflex: assess severity
Before any call, take a few seconds to assess the situation. Three questions guide the decision: is the person breathing normally? Are they conscious and coherent? Is there major bleeding, chest pain or a neurological sign (drooping face, slurred speech, weakness on one side)? If any of these alerts is present, it is a life-threatening emergency: call public emergency services immediately. When in doubt, always treat the situation as serious. This guide helps direct your call; it does not replace a professional’s opinion.
Decision tree: who to call?
Follow these steps in order to choose the right contact, in Rabat, Salé and Témara.
Life-threatening emergency → 141 or 150
Cardiac arrest, respiratory distress, loss of consciousness, serious accident, stroke signs: dial 141 (SAMU) or 150 (Civil Protection) immediately. These are the State’s public emergency services.
Non-critical medical transport → private ambulance
Transfer between facilities, return home after hospitalisation, lying-down transport to an examination: a private ambulance is the right solution, with a fast response in the city.
Worrying but stable problem → home doctor
Fever, pain, a passing faintness, a wound to assess in a conscious, stable person: a home doctor can examine on the spot and avoid a trip to A&E.
Prescribed technical care → home nurse
Injection, dressing, infusion, monitoring: a home nurse intervenes on prescription, by day and by night.
Always in doubt → safety first
If you are unsure about severity, favour the public emergency service. Better one call too many than a delay on a real emergency.
Life-threatening emergency: what to do while waiting
After calling 141 or 150, stay on the line and follow the dispatcher’s instructions. A few principles: do not move an accident victim unless there is immediate danger, lay down a person who feels faint and raise their legs if pale, place on their side (recovery position) an unconscious person who is breathing, and apply pressure to a heavily bleeding wound with a clean cloth. Keep the person warm and talk to them. These simple actions can save a life while waiting for help to arrive.
Rabat’s reference hospitals and emergency departments
Knowing the region’s facilities helps you orient yourself. In a life-threatening emergency, it is the emergency services (141/150) who decide on the most suitable destination.
| Facility | Type | Note |
|---|---|---|
| CHU Ibn Sina (Avicenne) | Public university hospital centre | Large technical platform, A&E and specialties |
| Mohammed V Military Hospital | Military teaching hospital | A reference facility for the capital |
| Cheikh Zaid Hospital | Foundation hospital, modern platform | A&E and specialties in Hay Riad |
| Private clinics in Rabat, Salé, Témara | Private facilities | A&E and admissions depending on the clinic |
Preparing and making your call
Whether you call public emergency services or our team, a few details speed up care: the exact address (neighbourhood, street, floor, access code and a landmark), the person’s condition (conscious or not, breathing, pain, bleeding), what happened and for how long, plus any known history and medications. Speak calmly, do not hang up until told to, and clear the access for the team if possible. For non-critical medical transport across Rabat, Salé and Témara, our team answers 24/7 by phone and on WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions
In an immediate life-threatening emergency (cardiac arrest, respiratory distress, serious accident, loss of consciousness, stroke signs), dial 141 (SAMU) or 150 (Civil Protection). These are the State-run public emergency services.
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