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Canada Issues Level 2 Advisory Over Terror, Kidnapping Threats in Morocco

4/23/2026

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Canada’s travel advisory warns terrorism and kidnapping threats now target Western visitors in Morocco, especially near the Algerian border.
Canadian officials and the U.S. State Department have classified Morocco as Level 2, urging travelers to exercise caution amid petty theft, armed robbery and credit-card fraud.
Demonstrations in Rabat and Casablanca can turn violent and disrupt traffic, prompting travelers to avoid the Algerian-Moroccan border, refrain from solo mountain hikes, and stay vigilant.

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Story summary

Canada’s travel advisory warns terrorism and kidnapping threats now target Western visitors in Morocco, especially near the Algerian border.
Canadian officials and the U.S. State Department have classified Morocco as Level 2, urging travelers to exercise caution amid petty theft, armed robbery and credit-card fraud.
Demonstrations in Rabat and Casablanca can turn violent and disrupt traffic, prompting travelers to avoid the Algerian-Moroccan border, refrain from solo mountain hikes, and stay vigilant.