Traveling to Morocco from Canada

Traveling to Morocco from Canada invites you to discover an exotic culture while staying just near Europe. Morocco is a colorful blend of cultures and the country is becoming an increasingly popular tourist destination.

Only a little more than 10 kilometers away from Europe, Morocco enjoys a totally different culture. the land is diverse in terms of religious and ethnic traditions and encompasses Berber, Arab, African, Mediterranean, and Jewish influences.

It is attractive for many reasons. First, it features majestic landscapes, beautiful deserts, unique architecture, and exciting markets. Second, the country is incredibly picturesque, with endless alleys decorated in colorful tiles. Third, it offers a great option for travelers looking to shop. The street markets in Marrakech and Fez provides an unparalleled opportunity for craft hunters, which make them recognized as some of the best in the world. Finally, Morocco is known for its diversity since it culminates in an interesting mix of Arabic, Berber, and Mediterranean influences.

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According to the 2020 Travel Risk Map Morocco is viewed as a highly safe country to travel to. Travel safety wise, Morocco is as safe as most European countries, the US, and Canada according to the study.

Therefore, traveling to Morocco doesn’t present any threat. You can walk and enjoy the country’s valleys and beautiful landscapes.

Morocco is just like any other country as far as safety is concerned. It is safe to travel to and discover. However, relative risk is presented in its borders with Algeria and in the south near Mauritania. The precaution should be taken if you travel alone. However, if you travel with an agency, there is no risk since travel agencies avoid traveling to red zones.

The zones they visit are safe and distant from any potential risk.

To read more about safety in Morocco, please visit Is it Safe to Travel to Morocco Right Now

Indeed, Morocco is as safe as many European countries. However, if you are a woman, you need to make sure that you respect the traditions and norms of the country. Morocco is a conservative country; therefore, if you are a woman, you need to wear clothes that respect the local culture. The article “Is Morocco Safe for women” will help you to read more about Moroccan culture and its people.

If you are traveling to Morocco from Canada, you must have a passport valid for a period of 6 months before its expiry. Canadian passport holders are granted a visa free access to Morocco. They are allowed entry for a maximum of 90 days.

However, for business in Morocco, you need to follow other procedures which we won’t discuss here. You can visit the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco to the U.S. website.

Flights are considered to be the best way to travel to Morocco from Canada. The duration of the flight is 8h 30 min and the distance is 7548 km. The average plane ticket price is $600. The cheapest flight option is from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau airport to Casablanca.

The price range is $308 to $660. The flight is usually 10 h 20min long. You can also fly from Montreal to Marrakesh. The prices range from $311 to $721. The flight is 11 h 34 mn long. You can also fly from Toronto or Ottawa to Casablanca. The flight costs a range of $486 to $758. The time span is up to 12h 54 mn.

When you travel to Morocco, there are two options available; either you travel by yourself, or you choose a travel operator.

In case you choose to travel by yourself, you need to read a lot about Moroccan culture. Though Morocco is close to Europe, it is totally different. Its culture is influenced by Islam, Arabic, Amazigh, and even European cultures.

Sometimes, when you travel inside the country, you get the feeling that as if you are traveling in different countries. In some places, you feel like you are in Europe while in others you get the impression that you traveled to the past. Some remote places stepped back in time and remained traditional in the modern age.

In addition to culture, you need to know the major attractions to visit. The Sahara Desert comes first, then Marrakesh, Fez, Chefchaouen, Volubilis, Meknes, Rabat, and Essaouira. Each place is unique and presents something special to its visitors.

To see all these attractions, you need at least 10 days. Otherwise, you will spend your vacation in the car without actually enjoying your holidays. Traveling in Morocco involves staying more time in some places, visiting museums, talking to locals, hanging out in the local markets… However, if your stay is short, then the best destination would be the desert. you can read about this in our home page How to Travel in Morocco.

When you travel between cities, try to use trains to avoid Taxi’s scam. Taxi drivers often scam tourists by exaggerating prices. Therefore, the train offers the best travel option when you travel inside Morocco. If it’s not available in the places you would like to visit; then, negotiate the price and ask other travelers.

The other thing to take into account is to hire local guides in big cities, especially in Marrakesh and Fez. There is a considerable risk to get lost in Fez since the old city is big. However, in Marrakesh, you may skip some good attractions.

The best thing about a travel operator is that you save effort, time, and experience. In addition, if we exclude the price of the hotels, the service is not expensive.

When you choose to travel with a travel operator, you don’t have to worry about anything. It organizes the trip for you and you only set back and enjoy. Moreover, you discover places you won’t reach by yourself. Travel operators know the best attractions in Morocco and they have their methods to reach them.

Travel operators save also effort since you don’t have to make a lot of research about where to travel and how. You simply inform them about the number of days you have, the experience you are looking for, and then they set up everything for you.

Concerning time, you don’t need to stay for hours waiting for taxis and trains, you travel anytime you want in a comfortable 4×4 without worrying about anything. In addition, you will be accompanied by a local driver to tell you about the places you visit, people you meet, and advise you about things to do.

Traveling to Morocco from Canada requires selecting the best tour for a perfect vacation. The distance between Canada and Morocco is 7,648 km.

Therefore, we expect a long vacation for Canadian travelers in Morocco.

In general, there are 4 must-see locations in Morocco.  They are the Sahara Desert, Marrakesh, Fez, and Chefchaouen.

These 4 locations are scattered along Morocco; therefore, for those who wish to see them all, they need at least 10 days. Traveling from one location to another takes time.

However, there is a possibility to visit Fez, the Desert, and Marrakesh in just 7 days. In the following sections, we develop more the itineraries of both 10 days and 7 days.

In 10 days, you can see almost all the best attractions in Morocco. The itinerary is as follows.

• Day 1: You arrive at Casablanca and our driver will meet you at the airport.
• Day2: You travel from Casablanca to Chefchaouen via Rabat. You will see all the major attractions along the way
• Day 3: discover Chefchaoeun and travel to Fez via Meknes and Volubilis
• Day 4: Fez guided city tour
• Day 5: Fez to Merzouga. You ride camels and camp in the desert
• Day 6: Merzouga. Discovering the desert and meeting locals
• Day 7: Merzouga to Ouarzazate. See rocks and beautiful scenery along the way
• Day 8: Ouarzazate to Marrakesh via Ait Ben Haddou.
• Day 9: Marrakesh guided city tour.
• Day 10: fly home

The details of this tour can be found here.

This tour can also be amazing if you are traveling to Morocco from Canada. The tour can be started in either Marrakesh or Fez and follow the same itinerary. If it started in Marrakesh, it will end in Fez and vise versa. Let’s suppose that it starts in Marrakesh.

• Day 1: You arrive at Marrakesh airport and our driver will meet you there.
• Day2: Marrakesh city guided tour
• Day 3: Marrakesh to Dades Valley via Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate.
• Day 4: Dades Valley to Merzouga
• Day 5: Merzouga to Fez via Azrou and Ifrane.
• Day 6: Fez guided city tour
• Day 7: Flying home

You can enjoy Morocco from Canada in just 7 days. The two best cities are included in the package. In addition, you will see the desert and experience wildlife. The detials of the tour are found here

For any question or enquiry for your traveling to Morocco from Canada, please contact us!