Do Canadians need a visa for Morocco?
No. Canadian citizens can visit Morocco without a visa for up to 90 days for tourism. Bring:
- a Canadian passport valid for your entire stay — six months' validity is the safe rule;
- your return ticket and accommodation address for the arrival form.
Permanent residents travel on their own country's passport, so check the rules for that nationality. More: visa and entry requirements.
Flights from Canada
Royal Air Maroc flies nonstop to Casablanca from Montreal (YUL) and Toronto (YYZ), in about 7 hours from Montreal and 7½ hours from Toronto. Air Canada also flies Montreal–Casablanca nonstop, and Air Transat flies Montreal to Marrakech (and to Agadir in summer). From Vancouver, Calgary or Ottawa, connect through Montreal, Toronto or a European hub.
From Casablanca, connect by air to Marrakech, Fez, Agadir or Tangier, or take the train (about 2 h 40 to Marrakech).
Time difference
Morocco is on GMT+1 most of the year: 5 hours ahead of Montreal and Toronto in summer, 6 hours in winter, and 8–9 hours ahead of Vancouver. During Ramadan (around February–March in 2027) Morocco moves back to GMT.
Language: French helps
Moroccans speak Darija (Moroccan Arabic) and Amazigh; French is the second language of business, signs, menus and administration, so francophone Canadians will feel at ease. English is increasingly common in tourist areas. A few words of Darija always earn a smile — see our languages and phrases guide.
Money: Canadian dollars and dirhams
- Exchange rate: about C$1 = 7 dirhams (MAD) in October 2026; 100 MAD is roughly C$14.
- You cannot buy dirhams in Canada. Withdraw cash from ATMs on arrival, or exchange Canadian dollars or euros at banks and bureaus (euros and US dollars are the easiest to change).
- Visa and Mastercard work in hotels and larger shops; medinas, taxis and markets are mostly cash. Choose to pay in dirhams, not Canadian dollars.
- Tipping is lower than in Canada: about 10% in restaurants, around 10% of the fee for licensed guides, small change for porters.
More: money, payments and tipping.
Power, phones and units
- Plugs: European type C/E sockets at 220 V. Bring an adapter and check that devices accept 100–240 V; 110 V hair tools need a converter.
- Phones: Canadian roaming packages are expensive; a local SIM or eSIM costs a fraction. See SIM and eSIM.
- Morocco uses the metric system and Celsius, like Canada.
Insurance and health
Provincial health plans pay little or nothing for care abroad. Buy travel insurance with emergency medical and evacuation cover. No vaccinations are required; see health and insurance.
Safety and consular help
Check the Government of Canada travel advice for Morocco (travel.gc.ca) and register with the Registration of Canadians Abroad service. The Embassy of Canada is in Rabat. Emergency numbers in Morocco: 19 police, 15 ambulance. See our safety and etiquette guide.
Driving
Your Canadian driver's licence plus an International Driving Permit (from CAA) is the safe combination for renting a car. See getting around Morocco.
When to go from Canada
- Winter escape (December–March): southern Morocco is sunny and mild by day — Marrakech around 18–20 °C / 64–68 °F, Agadir a little warmer — while Canada is frozen. Desert and mountain nights are cold.
- Spring and autumn: best for a complete tour with the Sahara and the imperial cities.
- Summer: very hot inland; the Atlantic coast and the Atlas are more comfortable.
See weather by month.
Suggested trips
- 10 days: Marrakech to Fez via the Sahara, flying home from Casablanca.
- 14 days: Tangier to the Atlantic coast.
Frequently asked questions
Do Canadians need a visa for Morocco?
No. Canadian citizens can stay up to 90 days as tourists without a visa, with a passport valid for the whole stay.
Are there direct flights from Canada to Morocco?
Yes. Royal Air Maroc flies nonstop from Montreal and Toronto to Casablanca, in about seven hours; Air Canada also flies Montreal–Casablanca, and Air Transat flies Montreal–Marrakech.
Is French spoken in Morocco?
Yes. French is widely used in business, administration, hotels and restaurants, alongside Arabic, Darija and Amazigh.
What is the time difference between Montreal and Morocco?
Morocco is five hours ahead of Montreal and Toronto in summer and six hours ahead in winter.
This guide was last reviewed in October 2026. Entry rules, opening hours, transport timetables and prices change; check official sources shortly before you travel. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.