Morocco from Canada: Flights, Visa and Itineraries
A practical guide for Canadian travellers: entry rules, flights to Casablanca, time difference, French in Morocco, money, the best season and private itineraries with real prices.
A practical guide for Canadian travellers: entry rules, flights to Casablanca, time difference, French in Morocco, money, the best season and private itineraries with real prices.
Morocco is a realistic trip from Canada: the flight time is manageable, French is widely spoken, and the dry, mild months line up with the Canadian winter. This guide covers entry rules, flights, time difference, money and the best season, then shows private itineraries that start in Casablanca, with real per-person prices.
No, not for a holiday. Canadian citizens can enter Morocco without a visa for tourism stays of up to 90 days with a valid passport. Check that your passport is valid for your whole stay and has a free page for the entry stamp. Entry rules change, so confirm with the Moroccan embassy or consulate in Canada or another official source before you book flights. Our Morocco visa guide lists the rules country by country.
Non-stop service has operated between Montreal and Casablanca, which makes Montreal the simplest departure point when that route is running. Frequency can vary by season, so check current schedules with the airlines before you plan around it.
From Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary and other cities, the usual approach is to connect through a European hub and fly on to Casablanca or Marrakech. Compare total travel time, not only price: a short connection in Europe can make the trip feel much shorter than a cheap fare with a long overnight wait.
Casablanca is Morocco’s main international airport, and it is a natural place to begin a road trip. Many of our private tours start there: your driver meets you, and the first day heads straight to Rabat and on toward Fes or Chefchaouen. If you want a day to recover, spend a night in Casablanca first. Our post Casablanca: is it worth a stop? helps you decide. You can see every itinerary that begins there on our Morocco tours from Casablanca page.
Morocco is on UTC+1 for most of the year and moves to UTC+0 during the month of Ramadan. In practice, Morocco is usually five or six hours ahead of Eastern time, depending on the time of year, and the gap shrinks by one hour during Ramadan. From Vancouver, add three more hours. Most flights from eastern Canada travel overnight, so plan an easy first day: a short drive, a walk and an early dinner.
Morocco’s official languages are Arabic and Amazigh (Berber), and the everyday spoken language is Moroccan Arabic, called Darija. French is also widely used in business, administration, signage, menus and hotels, especially in the cities. Travellers from Quebec can usually get by in French without difficulty, and English is common in places that see many visitors.
The Moroccan dirham (MAD) is a closed currency, so you normally cannot buy it before you leave. Use ATMs on arrival or exchange cash in Morocco. Euros and US dollars are the easiest notes to exchange; do not count on every exchange counter taking Canadian dollars. Cards work in many hotels and larger restaurants, but you need cash in the medinas, small cafés and markets. Tell your bank you are travelling. Our guide to money in Morocco covers ATMs, cards and tipping.
Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are the most comfortable months for a full tour: warm days in the cities, pleasant evenings and good conditions in the desert. Summer is very hot inland, particularly in Marrakech and the Sahara.
Winter is the season many Canadians think about first. From December to February, Marrakech often has sunny, mild days, which feels very different from a Canadian January. Pack for cold mornings and nights, though: the Atlas Mountains can have snow, and desert nights in Merzouga can drop close to freezing. A warm jacket and layers are essential for a night in a desert camp. Read Morocco in winter and our month-by-month weather guide before you choose dates.
All our tours are private: you have your own vehicle and your own driver, and no other travellers join. Prices are per person in euros and fall as the group grows.
| Tour | Route | 2 people | 4 people |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 days | Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier, Chefchaouen, Volubilis, Meknes, Fes | €815 | €545 |
| 7 days | Casablanca, Rabat, Chefchaouen, Fes, Merzouga, Dades Valley, Ait Ben Haddou, Marrakech, Casablanca | €1,375 | €1,005 |
| 10 days | Casablanca, Rabat, Fes, Merzouga, Dades Valley, Ait Ben Haddou, Marrakech, Ourika Valley, Casablanca | €1,575 | €1,105 |
The 7-day private tour from Casablanca covers the blue town of Chefchaouen, the Roman ruins of Volubilis, a guided day in Fes, a night in the Merzouga dunes, the Todra and Dades gorges, and Ait Ben Haddou before Marrakech. Day 7 returns to Casablanca, which suits a round-trip ticket. It costs €1,375 per person for two and €885 per person for six.
The 10-day classic private tour follows a similar route at a slower pace, with a full extra day in the Merzouga dunes, a guided Marrakech city tour and a day in the Ourika Valley with a hammam and spa. From €1,575 per person for two, or €945 per person for six.
The 5-day northern tour (Casablanca to Fes via Tangier and Chefchaouen) skips the desert and costs €815 per person for two. It works well if you are adding Morocco to a trip through Europe.
To confirm a tour you pay a deposit of 15% of the total, capped at 600 euros, by PayPal or bank transfer. The rest is paid on arrival. Most tours include pickup from your hotel or riad; each tour page confirms the details.
Tell us your arrival city, dates and group size, and we will suggest a route that fits. Send a free request through our custom trip form, or message us on WhatsApp at +212 669 841 106.
No. Canadian citizens can visit Morocco for tourism for up to 90 days without a visa, with a valid passport. Rules can change, so confirm with the Moroccan embassy or consulate before you travel.
Non-stop service has operated between Montreal and Casablanca. From other Canadian cities you usually connect through Europe. Check current airline schedules before you plan.
Morocco is usually five or six hours ahead of Eastern time, depending on the season. The gap shrinks by one hour during Ramadan, when Morocco moves from UTC+1 to UTC+0.
Yes. Arabic and Amazigh are the official languages, but French is widely used in business, signage, hotels and restaurants, so travellers from Quebec can usually get by in French.
Our 7-day private tour from Casablanca costs 1,375 euros per person for two people and 1,005 euros per person for four. The 10-day tour costs 1,575 euros per person for two.
