Why Morocco Is So Much Faster Than Europe In Vaccination Race A medical worker prepares a dose of COVID-19 vaccine in Rabat, Morocco - Chadi/Xinhua via ZUMA Press The North African country was quick to react when COVID-19 first showed up and is now outpacing places like Germany in a rush to immunize its citizens. TANGIERS — All they have to do is send a text, and a few seconds later Moroccans have their vaccine appointment. The country has overtaken Germany in the vaccination race. And while Europe is languishing in lockdown, life in Morocco is almost back to normal. What is the secret to their success?