Is Morocco Safe for Women? Crime Rates & Safety Reports
Safety rating
Women living in Morocco consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.3 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Morocco consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.8 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 52.3% percentage of women in Morocco have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.
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Crime & Safety Statistics
Based on 16 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.3/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 2.6/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 3.7/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.8/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2.7/5 | Moderate |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.5/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.5/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.9/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Morocco?
Hasna
Tangier
Tangier is safe, just avoid very local places and neighberhoods. The more youare surrounded with people the more you will be safe. Touristic places are always safe, also in the city center.
Posted: September 15, 2024Fez
My main concern about Fez for women is verbal harassment. For tourists however, there is a lot more safety. As usual when travelling, do not carry valuables with you and be mindful of sketchy settings.
Posted: September 5, 2024Tangier
As long as you're avoiding dangerous areas, like those poor and far neighborhood no one gonna come towards you, you can be totally safe in the medina and other touristic places. Even if you have to go to other neighborhood, you can be safe if you wear some covered clothes (not showing clivages or too much from your body).. I myself wear t-shirts and medium skirts.
Posted: August 23, 2024
Khadija
Marrakesh
Marrakesh is the most touristic city in Morocco so it's got special attention from the government for its benefits on the national economy. The city is overall safe/safer than most cities in Morocco. It has a special police force (Hadar) to attend to tourists and is tough on crime. Obviously, it's not without its flaws, as with any other city in the world. As a solo female traveler, you will be catcalled and flirted with. Street vendors will insistently try to sell you things as well as scammers who will sell you cheap things at high prices, so be mindful when shopping.
Posted: July 27, 2024
Imane
Marrakesh
My hometown is one of the most famous touristic destinations in the world, as a girl I feel very safe to go out alone at night, I usually find myself followed by undercover cops who keep me company or try to protect me (as a local I developed the skill to recognize cops from normal people 😂) everywhere I go, everyone is helpful and even guys are protective and either give me advice or keep me company to make sure I’m safe even if it’s not needed, people would show me the way if I seem lost without me having to ask.. in daytime people invite me for tea everywhere (this is the way we do it in Marrakech) and so much more
Posted: July 27, 2024Rabat
Rabat is a very safe city. I have been living there for about 5 years and I never encounter a bad experience that is dangerous. However, be careful when going out to party at night. There are creeps everywhere and rabat is no exception.
Posted: July 20, 2024
Fanny
Morocco
People are very nice and heplful. They always tell me in the street to be careful with my bags. Dont use your Phone to much outside or show your jewels. Guys might do psssst psssst but that's it. Don't be afraid of Morocco.
Posted: June 24, 2024Ouarzazate
It's a nice small town and so safe so we can don't worry to be alone in day or night cus people are nice and kind and there's nothing a lot to do
Posted: June 19, 2024Morocco
It's safe If you are with someone, I suggest not hanging out alone. You may be flirted with in the street if you are alone. There are safe cities, but many areas must be questioned. Even if the person that you are with is Moroccan, the most important thing is trustworthy
Posted: June 17, 2024
Shama
Marrakesh
Marrakesh is fairly safe. Usually there is not an occasion where I find myself alone after dark, the nightlife is fairly busy so there is always people around. It’s less safe for me as a local than it is for a tourist. There are tips to make sure you are always safe. The biggest thing is catcalling, it very very rarely goes further than that, I felt more in danger in my years in France than my whole life in Morocco.
Posted: June 3, 2024Is Morocco worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 84 experiences from female travelers
Awa
France
Essaouira, Solo travel
Essaouira was an amazing experience! Great food and great people! I enjoyed it a lot. I recommend buying oysters and seafood at the port area. Gnawa music is a must, as well as horseback riding on the beach.
Posted: October 14, 2024Fez, Group travel
My volunteer experience in Fès was very safe because we were supervised by the local team. We didn’t stay in one specific location, except when it was for the mission. Otherwise, we explored the entire city of Fès. As for the food, we shared traditional meals with the local team. If you come as a tourist, you can easily find these dishes in the medina. However, be mindful if you’re not a fan of sweet and savory combinations, as most traditional Moroccan dishes are like that. To be honest, Fès isn’t the most touristy city in Morocco. Aside from the new and old medina, there isn’t much to visit. Since the city doesn’t have a coast, there are paid pools that you can access for a day, typically ranging from 100 to 300 dirhams. The people are welcoming, and it’s generally a safe country for tourists. However, as a woman, you need to be cautious at certain hours, and it’s also important to respect the local dress code.
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