FamilyImperial Cities — 9 Days
9 days · 8 nights
Casablanca → Rabat → Fes → Bin el Ouidane → Marrakech
Morocco imperial cities on a 9-day private tour: Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes, Fes and Marrakech.
From USD 3,060/ person · 2 travellers sharing
Private Morocco travel
Private Morocco tours for Ottawa and the National Capital Region. Eight tailor-made itineraries from 8 to 14 days, quoted in Canadian dollars, routed through Montréal to catch its nonstop flights to Casablanca and Marrakech — one connection, on Canadian soil.
The Ottawa advantageMontréal's nonstops, a short hop away
Ottawa travellers have a quiet logistical advantage most people miss. Montréal is a short hop away, and from YUL both Royal Air Maroc and Air Canada fly nonstop to Casablanca, with Air Transat flying nonstop to Marrakech. That puts Ottawa among the best-placed cities in the country for reaching Morocco — you connect once, on Canadian soil, and skip European customs entirely.
Gateway2Morocco is a Canadian agency licensed by Consumer Protection BC (licence #80460) that operates its own tours in Morocco. You sign a Canadian contract, pay in Canadian dollars, and speak with the person who actually wrote your itinerary. The full picture of what that licence protects is set out in our Canada-wide guide.
Getting thereFlying from Ottawa (YOW) to Morocco
YOW has no nonstop service to Morocco, but its proximity to Montréal makes the connection unusually painless. Expect 11 to 14 hours door to door — similar to a Toronto one-stop, and dramatically faster than anywhere west of Winnipeg.
- Via Montréal (YUL): Air Canada YOW → YUL, then Royal Air Maroc YUL → CMN nonstop, around 7 hours in the air — approximately 11–13 hours total and the routing we recommend to most Ottawa clients
- Via Paris (CDG): Air Canada or Air France YOW connections to CDG, then Air France or Royal Air Maroc onward to Casablanca — approximately 12–14 hours total
- Via Toronto (YYZ): Air Canada YOW → YYZ, then Royal Air Maroc's YYZ–Casablanca nonstop on the days it runs (roughly weekly in autumn 2026) or a European connection — useful for award availability
- Via Frankfurt (FRA) or Amsterdam (AMS): connect in Toronto or Montréal first, then Lufthansa or KLM onward — approximately 13–15 hours total
Routes and frequencies change seasonally and we confirm current options when we build your itinerary. One practical note: if you take an early YOW–YUL hop and the Casablanca leg departs the same evening, you land in Morocco the following morning. We treat that first day as arrival and recovery, never as a touring day, with the first night in a Casablanca riad or a hotel in Rabat depending on where your route begins.
Signature journeysEight signature Morocco tours, priced in CAD
Every itinerary is fully private and tailor-made — your driver, your guide, your dates, your pace. Nothing is a fixed group departure. Browse the complete Morocco tours collection for day-by-day itineraries and route maps.
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13 days · 12 nights
Casablanca → Rabat → Chefchaouen → Fes → Erfoud → Merzouga → Dades Gorge → Marrakech → Essaouira → Casablanca
Discover Morocco on a 13-day private tour: imperial cities, the Sahara, the Atlas and Chefchaouen.
From USD 4,420/ person · 2 travellers sharing
HeritageJewish Heritage Morocco — 10 Days
10 days · 9 nights
Casablanca → Fes → Erfoud → Merzouga → Dades Gorge → Marrakech
Experience two thousand years of Jewish heritage in Morocco on a 10-day private tour, with Casablanca’s Museum of Moroccan Judaism, the mellahs of Fes and Marrakech, Volubilis, Erg Chebbi Sahara, and hand-picked riads
From USD 3,400/ person · 2 travellers sharing
Good to knowPractical detail for the National Capital Region
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One capital to another
Rabat, not Marrakech, is Morocco's capital — a coastal city of ministries, gardens and the unfinished Hassan Tower, and one of the most underrated stops in the country. Most of our itineraries pass through it on the way north to Fes, and Ottawa clients tend to appreciate it more than most. If you want a longer stay there, say so and we will build it in.
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Bilingual planning and guiding
French is widely spoken across Morocco, which makes it an unusually comfortable destination for francophone travellers. We plan in French or English, and can assign French-speaking licensed guides in every city on your route. Ask when you request your proposal.
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OHIP will not cover you abroad
Ontario health coverage provides essentially nothing outside Canada. Private travel insurance with at least CA$2 million in emergency medical is strongly recommended. Buy within 72 hours of paying your tour deposit so pre-existing-condition stability clauses begin working in your favour.
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Eastern Time to Morocco
Morocco is 5 to 6 hours ahead of Eastern Time depending on the season — one of the gentlest time changes available on a long-haul trip, and a genuine argument for Morocco over Southeast Asia if jet lag is a concern. Morocco does not follow North American daylight saving the same way Ontario does, so the exact gap shifts by an hour at certain points in the year.
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Planning around fixed leave
A large share of Ottawa travellers work to fixed leave windows — March break, the summer shutdown, the end of the fiscal year. Those are also Morocco's busiest weeks. If your dates are immovable, come to us early: spring departures in particular book out four to six months ahead, and the riads worth staying in are the first to go.
Departure citiesMorocco tours from other Canadian cities
Flight routing, time-zone maths and provincial insurance all differ by city, so we keep a dedicated guide for each. Start with the Canada-wide guide, or go straight to yours.
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From Montréal
The YUL–Casablanca nonstop itself, plus bilingual French and English support.
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From Toronto
Royal Air Maroc's YYZ nonstop, one-stop options and halal-friendly itineraries.
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From Vancouver
YVR routings, BC Travel Assurance, and in-person consultations by appointment.
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From Calgary
YYC one-stop routings and the Alberta insurance and licensing picture.
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From Edmonton
YEG routings through Frankfurt, Amsterdam and London.
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Canada-wide guide
Consumer protection, CAD payment methods, visa rules and the best months to travel.
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Questions we getFAQs
What is the fastest way to get to Morocco from Ottawa?＋
Connect through Montréal and take Royal Air Maroc's nonstop YUL–Casablanca service, about 7 hours in the air. Total door-to-door time is usually 11 to 13 hours, which makes Ottawa one of the quicker Canadian cities to reach Morocco from. You also avoid European customs entirely.
Do Canadians need a visa for Morocco?＋
No. Canadian passport holders enter visa-free for stays up to 90 days. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you leave Morocco, and there is no advance paperwork to file.
Can you plan and guide in French?＋
Yes. We plan in French or English, and French-speaking licensed guides are available in every city we route through. French is widely spoken across Morocco, which makes it a notably comfortable destination for francophone travellers.
How does the time difference compare to other long-haul trips?＋
Morocco is only 5 to 6 hours ahead of Eastern Time, which is one of the mildest time changes on any long-haul route. Most clients are functioning normally by the second day, which is a genuine advantage over Asia-Pacific destinations on a two-week trip.
Can I pay in Canadian dollars?＋
Yes. Every quote is issued in CAD and locked between deposit and final payment, so there is no exchange-rate surprise. We accept Interac e-Transfer, Canadian Visa, Mastercard and AMEX, and Canadian wire transfers.
Is Morocco safe for Canadian travellers?＋
Yes. Morocco is one of the most politically stable countries in North Africa and a longstanding partner of Canada. As of September 2026, Global Affairs Canada advises "exercise a high degree of caution" in Morocco — the same headline level it gives France. On a private tour with a vetted driver and licensed guides, the most common issue is petty pickpocketing in crowded medinas, exactly as in any major European city.
How far in advance should I book?＋
For spring departures (March to May), four to six months ahead. For winter Sahara trips, three to four months is usually fine. If your dates are fixed to a leave window or school break, come to us earlier rather than later — those weeks are Morocco's busiest and the best riads go first.
Do you arrange trips for older travellers?＋
Yes, and it is one of the things we do most. Shorter driving days, hotels with elevators, unhurried medina walking and medical logistics thought through in advance — see Morocco tours for seniors.
Tell us your dates, group size and what kind of Morocco trip you have in mind — you will receive a complete custom itinerary in CAD within 48 hours.
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