Travel insurance for Morocco
Travel advice for Canadians visiting Morocco
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At a glance
- World Nomads offers four travel insurance plans for your trip to Morocco. Plans range from standard to higher-limit protections.
- Coverage may apply to popular activities in Morocco like hiking, horse riding and cycling.
- Policies for Canadians include protection for medical emergencies, trip interruptions and lost luggage.
Morocco is a sensory-rich destination where bustling medinas, mountain villages and vast desert landscapes come together in a vibrant blend of history, culture and everyday life. No wonder Canadian travellers are increasingly choosing to go there. In Marrakech, the city’s old quarter hums with energy – spice stalls, tiled courtyards and the call to prayer drifting over the rooftops. In Fez, labyrinthine lanes and traditional trades still shape daily life. Head into the Atlas Mountains for cooler air, hiking trails and Berber villages, or venture south to the Sahara, where camel treks and nights under the stars shift the pace completely. Along the coast, towns like Essaouira bring sea breezes, fresh seafood and a more relaxed rhythm. Travel insurance allows you to get around with confidence, knowing you’re prepared for the unexpected.
Plan Comparisons
Choosing the right travel insurance coverage depends on your trip type and planned activities. We offer four plans – Standard, Explorer, Epic and Annual – each with different coverages or levels of coverage.
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Travel insurance for adventure activities in Morocco
In the Atlas Mountains, trails wind between Berber villages, with options ranging from day hikes to multi-day treks, including the climb to the summit of Mount Toubkal. In winter, the same region offers skiing in an unexpected setting, with resorts like Oukaïmeden. In the Sahara, ride camels into the dunes or pick up the pace sandboarding or 4WDing. Along the coast, Essaouira’s steady winds make it a hotspot for surfing and kitesurfing, while calmer stretches suit swimming and paddleboarding. For something different, try quad biking through rocky desert terrain, rock climbing in the Todra Gorge or rafting seasonal rivers in the Atlas foothills. Cycling and horse riding are also popular in Morocco.
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Common insurance considerations for Morocco
Accidents and emergencies
No one likes imagining the worst, but if you do get seriously sick or have an accident that sends you to hospital, you’ll be glad you purchased travel insurance before you left home. Hit by a motorcycle in Fez? Fell off a camel and ended up in hospital? Ate dodgy street food and got a bad bout of food poisoning? Emergency assistance is a phone call away.
Trip Cancellation
The best trips are often the ones you’ve planned months in advance, but you can’t predict the future and unexpected situations can sometimes happen before you even set off. Trip cancellation coverage is included in all single-trip and annual travel insurance plans offered by World Nomads and gives you the opportunity to cancel your trip before you depart – but only for covered reasons. Optional Cancel For Any Reason coverage allows you to cancel for any reason that’s not otherwise covered by your plan. Broke up with your partner? You can cancel your trip. Sick dog? You can stay home. Change your mind about travelling? There’s no judgment here. Just make sure you purchase Cancel For Any Reason insurance cover within 15 days of making your first trip payment (like booking a hotel or flight).
Emergency evacuation
If you get seriously sick or injured but you’re far from appropriate medical facilities, emergency evacuation and repatriation insurance can help get you the care you need. It may cover, up to the policy limits, the cost to get you to the closest appropriate medical facility or to your home province for further treatment. Under your World Nomads plan, emergency evacuation may be covered if it’s recommended by the attending physician and pre-approved by our 24/7 Emergency Assistance team. This benefit could include transportation costs and any related medical services or supplies. If you’re in hospital for three days or more, it may also include the transportation of a family member or companion to your bedside or the return of a dependent child back to your home.
Trip interruption
No matter how good of a time you’re having, things can happen that mean you have to finish your trip early or you’re unable to participate in your full planned itinerary. If you get severely injured or sick while you're travelling, or you get a call from back home and learn that an immediate family member has unexpectedly passed away, you may not be able to complete the rest of your planned trip. World Nomads offers trip interruption coverage that may help you get reimbursed for prepaid, non-refundable travel costs if your plans change for a covered reason.
Tips for travelling to Morocco
- Dress modestly, especially in medinas and rural areas, to respect local customs
- Be prepared to haggle in souks – it’s expected, so take it in good humour
- Stay alert in busy areas, as petty theft can occur in crowded medinas and markets
- Tap water isn’t recommended for drinking, so stick to bottled or filtered water
FAQ
Here are our most frequently asked questions about cover for Morocco. You can also find the answers to other questions in our Help Center or you can ask the customer service team.
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Do Canadians need a visa to visit Morocco?
Canadians don’t need a visa for short stays in Morocco (up to 90 days). Entry requirements can change, so check before you go.
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Is Morocco safe for travellers?
Morocco is generally safe to visit, but petty theft and scams can occur in busy areas like medinas and markets. Stay aware of your surroundings and take standard precautions.
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What is the best time to visit Morocco?
Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) offer the most comfortable weather. Summers can be very hot, especially inland and in the desert.
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Can I drink tap water in Morocco?
Tap water is not recommended for drinking. Stick to bottled or filtered water.
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What should I wear in Morocco?
Modest clothing is recommended, particularly in traditional areas. Lightweight, breathable fabrics work best in the heat
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What currency is used in Morocco?
Morocco uses the Moroccan dirham (MAD). Cash is widely used, though cards are accepted in hotels and larger restaurants.
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Can I drink alcohol in Morocco?
Alcohol is available in licensed hotels, restaurants and bars, but it’s not widely consumed and public drinking is discouraged.
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What is the best way to get around Morocco?
Trains are reliable for major cities, while private drivers, guided tours or buses are common for reaching smaller towns and desert regions.
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Do I need travel insurance for Morocco?
Travel insurance isn’t mandatory, but it’s strongly recommended. Cover for accidents, medical emergencies, cancellations, delays and lost luggage can help protect you against unexpected costs. Whether you’re in a major city or off adventuring in a more remote location, it’s reassuring to know you can get the help you need – especially when it comes to an accident or sudden illness.
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How do I make a travel insurance claim?
You can make a claim online 24/7. Have your documents and receipts handy to upload, and get started. If you get stuck, you can call us collect on +1 416 646 3723 or send an email to worldnomads@travelguard.com and we will assist you with your claim.
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What do I do if I need emergency assistance?
No matter where you are in the world, our 24/7 Emergency Assistance partners at Travel Guard are ready to help – 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Whether it’s a medical emergency, stolen gear, missing bags, or a natural disaster, they’re the first call to make. Need a translator? They can help with that too.
When you call, you’ll be asked if you are experiencing a travel emergency. If you are having a medical emergency, you’ll be connected with Emergency Assistance right away. If your situation is not urgent and you are calling outside of normal business hours, you’ll be able to leave a message and be called back.
The contact information for medical emergency assistance is:
Phone: +1 866 878 0192 (toll-free from Canada and the Continental U.S.); or
Phone: +1 416 646 3723 (collect from anywhere else in the world)
Travel Insurance Benefits: how we can take care of you
Trip Cancellation
Insurance protection for your hard earned vacation in the event of unexpected cancellation.
- Standard Plan: $2,500
- Explorer Plan: $10,000
- Epic Plan: $15,000
- AMT Plan: $10,000
Trip Protection
- Unexpectedly hospitalized?
- Travel buddy unfit to travel?
- Close relative suddenly dies?
We’ve got your back.
Emergency Evacuation & Repatriation
We’ll get you to hospital or home quickly.
- Standard Plan: $250,000
- Explorer Plan: $500,000
- Epic Plan: $750,000
- Annual Plan: $500,000
Emergency Evacuation & Repatriation
- Banged up abroad?
- Need a hospital urgently?
- Medevac home?
Help starts here.
Gear & Baggage Protection
Coverage for the theft, damage or delay of your bags, tech and sports gear.
- Standard Plan: $1,000
- Explorer Plan: $2,000
- Epic Plan: $5,000
- Annual Plan: $2,000
Protect your gear
- Passport or tech stolen?
- Airline lost your gear?
- Bags delayed?
Help starts here.
Protect your health
- Emergency Medical & Dental Expenses
- Emergency Evacuation and Repatriation
- Bedside Companion Travel and Subsistence
- Emergency Professional Services
- Return of Remains
- Return of Travel Companion/Dependent Children
Protect your trip
- Trip Cancellation
- Trip Interruption
- Trip Delay
- Optional Cancel for Any Reason (Explorer or Epic)
- Trip Exchange (Explorer, Epic or AMT)
- Rental Vehicle Damage (Explorer, Epic or AMT)
Protect your stuff
- Baggage and Personal Effects Theft or Damage
- Baggage and Sporting Equipment Delay
- Travel Documents Theft or Damage
- Sporting Equipment Theft or Loss by a Common Carrier
- Covered Adventure Sports listed in Policy
Assistance Services
- 24/7 Worldwide Emergency Medical Assistance
- Worldwide Travel Assistance
- Personal Security Assistance
- Adventure Traveller’s Hotline
- Bag Trak
Before your trip, check the latest government advice for any travel alerts for your destination.