Canadian authorities have banned all flights from Morocco over fears of increased COVID-19 infections among recent visitors to the north African nation.
Based on the latest public health advice from the Public Health Agency of Canada, Transport Canada is issuing the notice to all direct commercial and private passenger flights to Canada from Morocco. Cargo-only operations, medical transfers or military flights are not included in the ban. Passengers who depart Morocco for Canada, changing aircraft enroute will be required to obtain a valid COVID-19 pre-departure test from a third country – other than Morocco – before continuing on to Canada.
Transport Canada says the country "Continues to closely monitor the situation, and will be working closely with the Government of Morocco and aviation operators to ensure appropriate procedures are put in place to enable a safe resumption of direct flights as soon as conditions permit.
Restricting flights from countries of concern is part of Canada’s general approach to the responsible and effective management of Canada’s border re-opening plan."
Canadian citizens are currently advised to avoid non-essential foreign travel to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and the authorities warn border measures are also subject to change at short notice as the epidemiological situation evolves.
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