Hey there, Lori. Your question had me rushing through a rabbit hole like Alice in Wonderland. I'd hate to steer you wrong on something so important to you and your plans.
The official word I heard is that there has been no official announcement about closing the FriendShip boats at
EPCOT. It's
curiouser and curiouser that you heard some news to the contrary, but my sources have helped me look all through the looking glass and have found no indication of this.
Now, this does not guarantee these will be open on the day of your visit. You just never know when the weather may have different plans. But from what I have found, any closures would be spontaneous based on current conditions.
Pending anything even more curious happening, you should be able to hop aboard the FriendShip boat and set sail from Canada to Morocco. Before you pop over, my friend Candace recommends enjoying
Maple Popcorn. It is praised by a Canadian, so you know it's good.
I hope your trip is practically perfect in every way!
Thinking of the Happiest Things!
Jana