Moroccan Immigrants to Canada

In 2022, 6,410 Moroccans were admitted to Canada as permanent residents

From 2010 to 2023, a total of 51,895 Moroccan citizens were admitted to Canada as permanent residents.

Over the past decade, Moroccan immigration to Canada has seen significant growth, with the Moroccan Canadian population increasing from approximately 69,655 in 2016 to an estimated 98,980 by 2021, according to census data. The majority, around 82.6%, have settled in Quebec, particularly Montreal, drawn by linguistic and cultural ties due to their French proficiency, while smaller communities have emerged in Toronto, Vancouver, Ottawa, and Winnipeg. Between 2011 and 2021, the number of Moroccan immigrants grew steadily, with many arriving as skilled workers, students (over 5,000 annually), or through family sponsorship programs. A notable portion of Moroccan Canadians are Sunni Muslims, with a significant minority (27-45%) being Moroccan Jews, contributing to diverse cultural and economic impacts, including in business, entertainment, and academia. Despite high education levels, some face employment challenges, with unemployment rates around 20% for Maghrebi immigrants in Quebec, though integration efforts, supported by Canadian policies and community organizations, have fostered a strong sense of belonging.

70K Moroccans in Canada

In 2016, 69,655 Moroccans resided in Canada. Quebec was home to most Moroccan immigrants in Canada.

Moroccan immigrants in Canada 2001 and 2011

In 2011, the immigrants comprised 20.6% of Canada’s population; one in five people were immigrants.

The number of immigrants from Morocco increased 128.3% from 24,645 in 2001 to 56,275 in 2011.
In 2011, 96% of Moroccan immigrants resided in Ontario and Quebec.

In 2011, Montreal was home to 43,790 Moroccans.

NOTE:

This is the most recent data that allows us to make some “reasonable” comparisons. However, the accuracy might be questionable since the data comes from the 2011 National Household Survey (NHS). Please use it cautiously.

MOROCCAN IMMIGRANTS IN CANADA (2016)