Check current flight, airport, entry, border and travel warning information that could affect a trip to Morocco.
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Ordinary travel to Morocco is operating normally, including international flights and major tourist destinations. However, the land and sea borders with Algeria remain closed, while stronger security warnings apply near the Algeria border and in parts of Western Sahara.
Current Travel Conditions
What Travellers Should Know
Ordinary tourism continues
Morocco remains open to international tourism. Major destinations including Marrakech, Casablanca, Rabat, Fes, Tangier and Agadir continue to receive international visitors.
Morocco-Algeria border closed
The land and sea borders between Morocco and Algeria remain closed. Travellers cannot use the land border to travel directly between the two countries.
Do not attempt an unofficial crossing
The Morocco-Algeria frontier is closely monitored by security forces. Travellers should not attempt to cross the border outside an authorized route.
Algeria border region
Canada advises against all travel within 20 kilometres of the Algeria border because of the increased military presence, unstable security situation and difficulty identifying the exact frontier in some areas.
Western Sahara
Travellers heading south into Western Sahara should check separate regional warnings carefully. Security conditions are substantially different from Morocco’s principal tourist destinations.
The Berm
A militarized boundary known as the Berm divides the disputed Western Sahara territory. Areas around it contain landmines and unexploded weapons and are subject to severe official travel warnings.
Terrorism warning
The current U.S. travel advisory places Morocco at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution because of the risk of terrorism. Travellers should remain alert in crowded tourist locations and public places.
Demonstrations
Demonstrations can occur in Moroccan cities. Travellers should avoid political gatherings and follow instructions from local authorities.
Visa requirements
Visa requirements depend on nationality. Citizens of many countries can visit Morocco without a visa for short stays, while others must obtain a visa before travelling.
Passport stamp
Make sure your passport is properly stamped when entering Morocco. Missing entry documentation can create difficulties when leaving the country.
Road travel
Morocco has an extensive road network, but driving standards and road conditions vary. Extra caution is advisable at night and on rural or mountainous roads.
Latest Travel Changes
Ordinary travel operating normally
No significant current nationwide shutdown affecting international flights, airports or ordinary tourism has been identified.
U.S. advisory updated in September
The U.S. State Department updated its Morocco advisory on 4 September 2026. The country remains Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution because of terrorism risk.
Algeria border remains closed
The land and sea borders between Morocco and Algeria remain closed. This is a continuing restriction rather than a temporary tourist-season measure.
Canada maintains elevated caution
Current Canadian guidance recommends exercising a high degree of caution in Morocco because of the threat of terrorism.
Stronger Western Sahara warnings
Official guidance maintains significantly stronger warnings for areas around the Berm and other parts of Western Sahara because of military activity, landmines and the unpredictable security situation.
Before You Travel
Check your airline and flight status before departure.
Confirm the visa and passport requirements that apply to your nationality.
Do not plan an overland journey between Morocco and Algeria because the land border remains closed.
If travelling close to the Algeria border, check current official regional warnings before setting out.
If your itinerary includes Western Sahara, check the specific warnings for your route because conditions differ considerably from Morocco’s main tourist areas.
Avoid demonstrations and remain aware of your surroundings in crowded tourist locations.
Travel Status is designed to highlight significant changes that could affect a trip. It is not a replacement for official immigration, airline or government advice.