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Travel to Morocco from Japan

Your trip, planned from Japan

Travel to Morocco from Japan

Flights, visa, the best season and a private trip designed end to end by a Marrakech atelier — so the only thing you plan is what to pack.

Visa

Visa-free · 90 days

Gateways

Casablanca (CMN)

Currency

Dirham (MAD)

Best months

Mar–May · Sep–Nov

Why Morocco

Why Japanese travellers love Morocco.

Japanese travellers come to Morocco for the contrast and the closeness: imperial cities, the Sahara, the Atlas mountains and the Atlantic coast, all in one welcoming country where a private trip turns a long-held dream into an easy, well-run reality.

Getting there

Flights from Japan

Connect via a Gulf carrier (Qatar, Emirates, Etihad) or a European hub into Casablanca or Marrakech; total travel runs about 18–22 hours.

Best arrival airports: Casablanca (CMN), Marrakech (RAK). We meet every guest in arrivals and drive you door to door — see airport transfers.

Do you need a visa?

Japanese passport holders enter Morocco visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism. No advance visa is needed; carry a passport valid for six months beyond arrival.

Time difference

Morocco is about 8 hours behind Japan (it stays on UTC+1 year-round).

When to go

The best time to visit.

March–May and September–November are ideal across most of Morocco — warm days, cool evenings, and the best light for the medinas, coast and desert. The Sahara is best October–April; the Atlas peaks hold snow into spring.

Good to know

Morocco from Japan — your questions.

Do Japanese travellers need a visa for Morocco?

Japanese passport holders enter Morocco visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism. No advance visa is needed; carry a passport valid for six months beyond arrival.

How do I get to Morocco from Japan?

Connect via a Gulf carrier (Qatar, Emirates, Etihad) or a European hub into Casablanca or Marrakech; total travel runs about 18–22 hours.

What is the time difference between Japan and Morocco?

Morocco is about 8 hours behind Japan (it stays on UTC+1 year-round).

When should Japanese travellers visit Morocco?

March–May and September–November are ideal across most of Morocco — warm days, cool evenings, and the best light for the medinas, coast and desert. The Sahara is best October–April; the Atlas peaks hold snow into spring.