Morocco

 

Travel information for Morocco

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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