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Morocco is a North African coastal country about the size of California. The geography of the country includes a great expanse of Atlantic coastline as well as desert, mountains and plains. The scenery of Morocco is a blend of the African continent, while its monuments reflect the rich and varied traditions of the Islamic civilization that began its influence in the year 710. Morocco is bounded by two seas, the Atlas mountain chain, and the immensity of the Sahara Desert, yet it is Europe’s nearest neighbour and the most accessible of the Maghreb countries to visit.

Morocco presents a wonderful variety of geological wonders. The countryside is beautiful, running along both the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts. Just eight miles from Spain, Morocco might have lost its soul to Europe – but refused. Though conquered by Rome and colonised by Spain and France, Moroccans held fast to their Berber culture, while adopting the Islam religion brought by the Arabs from the East. Morocco is an ancient country moulded by history. As a result of its unique geographical position, Morocco has been exposed to the religious, artistic and economic cross currents of the East, Europe and the depths of Africa. Many countries have, at various times, attempted to take over Morocco for their own interests. There is so much more to Morocco than words can tell, so let’s begin our journey…

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Country facts

Capital city

Rabat

Population

33,757,175

Time Zone

GMT +0

Phone Code

+212

Electrical

127/220 voltage, 50 frequency, C & E plug

Language

Arabic (official), Berber dialects, French often the language of business, government and diplomacy

Religion

Muslim 98.7%, Christian 1.1% Jewish 0.2%

Weather

Mediterranean, becoming more extreme in the interior.

Geography

Located nn the North west side Africa, Morocco is bordering the North Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, between Algeria (1559km) and Western Sahara (433km)
Total 446,550 square km
Land 446,300 square km
Water 250 square km
( Slightly larger than California)
Coastline - 1,835 km

Visa information

The following information on entry requirements has been confirmed with the Moroccan authorities. However, these requirements are subject to change at any time. It is the traveler’s responsibility to check with the High Commission for the Kingdom of Morocco and its consulates for up-to-date information.

A valid Canadian passport is required for Canadians intending to visit Morocco. The passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date of your expected departure from the country.  A visa is not required for Canadian Citizens traveling to Morocco.

Health information

Health requirements can change at any time The Public Health Agency of Canada strongly recommends that your travel plans include contacting a travel medicine clinic or physician six to eight weeks before departure. Based on your individual risk assessment, a health care professional can determine your need for immunizations and/or preventive medication and advise you on precautions to avoid disease. Travelers are reminded to ensure that their routine (childhood) immunizations (e.g., tetanus, diphtheria, polio, and measles) are up to date. 

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    Morocco Magic

    13 days, 12 nights

    Morocco, at the tip of Northwest Africa is ancient, exotic; a land where the vast sand dunes of the Sahara, the snow-capped Atlas Mountains and the great Imperial cities, Rabat, Fez, Meknes and Marrakech, define a nation. The present-day Morocco has been inhabited since Neolithic times followed by the Berbers, Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Jews, Arabs and finally Europeans. Now independent for…More

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    Marrakech Getaway

    4 days, 3 nights

    Spend four magical days enjoying the culture and history of this visually stunning city with its pink, sandstone walls and with the snow-tipped peaks of the High Atlas Mountains creating a dramatic setting.  Enjoy a half-day tour that presents the city in all its glory from its lavish palaces to its treasure-filled markets.  There are also several optional excursions including…More

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    Casablanca Getaway

    4 days, 3 nights

    Discover the romance of Humphrey Bogart’s fabled Casablanca during this brief stay in Morocco’s premier city.  The city tour will introduce you to its many faces, both old and new, and there is time to explore on your own or take one of the optional excursions to Rabat, Marrakech or Fes.

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    Agadir Getaway

    4 days, 3 nights

    Agadir is both a seaside resort town on the Atlantic coast as well as a great starting point for a variety of optional excursions into the interior in the Anti-Atlas Mountains as well as along the coast.  There are also some optional half-day excursions that are particularly suited to nature lovers.

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    Imperial Cities

    8 days, 7 nights

    Known as the Imperial Cities: Rabat, Meknes, Fes and Marrakech are as exotic as they sound.  Each has its own character and flavor and is full of fascinating history not to mention wonderful markets.  Beautiful tiled-gateways lead into walled cities that have been in existence from the great period of Moorish dominance in North Africa, and their legacy is still…More

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