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I don't know the specific procedures at the airport in Casablanca, but I assume they're similar to arriving by ferry. I'd certainly ask Air Canada, since they'll want to make sure you're able to get your bike released. On the other hand, watch out for personnel who so much want to give you answers that they'll make something up rather than admit they don't know.

General requirements entering Morocco: the bike ownership should be in your name, and you should carry all original ownership docs. You'll need to purchase insurance valid in Morocco, which is sometimes included on an EU green card, sometimes not. Since you'll need a green card anyway, best look into this. If it's not included, purchase locally (at significant expense--I recollect about a hundred euros per month). That's about it. The Moroccan government is overly fond of its procedures and paperwork, so expect a bit of time-consuming fussing around once on the ground.

Watch out for radar traps on expressways, and carry a supply of fiches if heading south along the coast. That aside, don't fret--it's not so different from riding around at home, although cheaper, friendlier, and significantly more fun (sez I).

Oh, and when asking such questions it's sometimes helpful to give your nationality, since some rules differ depending on your passport.

Hope that's helpful.

Mark
YES, that is very helpful!! I will contact the Moroccan embassy in Toronto to ensure I have the proper paperwork. I will also see if I can get a green card from one of the European embassies before going overseas.

Thank you for all your great suggestions/tips!
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I will also see if I can get a green card from one of the European embassies before going overseas.
Al:

You are completely misunderstanding the "green card" issue. A green card is a proof of insurance document issued by European insurance companies.

For Morocco, you buy insurance for foreign vehicles at the port at which you enter the country. In your case, because it is not known whether insurance is available at the airport (as opposed to the sea port, where there are numerous booths selling insurance as soon as you get off the boat), you might need to buy the insurance well ahead of time, before you leave Canada, with a start date effective the day you intend to arrive.

We can discuss the whole process in more detail during our phone call this weekend (I sent you a PM).

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