The world game's governing body has no plans to shift the venue in December and praises how Caf has handled the situation so far amid concern about the spread of Ebola.
The disease has now killed almost 5,000 people with the majority of the victims coming from the west African countries of Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea.
Morocco is still to confirm a positive case, however, meaning that the world game’s governing body remains committed to taking the likes of Real Madrid and San Lorenzo to north Africa for the tournament, which starts on December 10.
In a statement, Fifa said: "Concerning the Club World Cup to be held in Morocco, the health of players, officials and football fans remains the highest priority, just as it would for any Fifa competition.
"According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) there are no cases of Ebola reported from Morocco and therefore all preparations continue as planned.
"Fifa is monitoring the situation and is in close contact with the Moroccan authorities and constantly updating its position in accordance with WHO technical guidance. Should the situation change we will be in touch with the participating FAs accordingly."
Fifa also outlined another set of recommendations in a bid to prevent the spread of the virus.
In addition to requesting that clubs perform "medical checks" on players returning from matches involving high-risk nations, the international governing body supported Caf's decision to move fixtures featuring Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea to a neutral venue.
Fifa also urged the "immediate isolation" of any player displaying Ebola symptoms ahead of an international fixture, while instructing those from the worst-hit countries to perform self check-ups.
Fans will also be provided with information regarding Ebola prevention ahead of fixtures where they face a potential risk of contracting the virus.
Fifa says it will continue to work with the WHO to assess the evolution of the illness and "take the appropriate measures for the communities and athletes".
The Africa Cup of Nations is also still set to be held in Morocco in January, despite protestations from the host nation's government due to health fears.
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