Is Fez Safe for Women? Crime in Fez
Safety index
The safety level in Fez is considered low, with an overall safety index of 2.4 out of 5.
Crime index
The crime rate in Fez is considered low, with an overall crime index of 1.8 out of 5.
Violence index
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.
Crime & Safety Statistics
Safety index: | 2.4/5 | Unsafe | |
Safety walking alone after dark: | N/A | Not enough data | |
Safety using public transport: | N/A | Not enough data | |
Crime index: | 1.8/5 | Low | |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | N/A | Not enough data | |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | N/A | Not enough data | |
Worries of being physically attacked: | N/A | Not enough data | |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | N/A | Not enough data | |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | N/A | Not enough data | |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | N/A | Not enough data |
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How safe is Fez for women?
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, 2024Is Fez safe to travel?
Based on 3 experiences
Solo travel
I was in Fez last summer and it was amazing. The city is not that big and is basically divided into the "new city" and the medina ("old city"). I recommend staying in a Riad just outside the medina so you can walk around and explore. Generally speaking, I found it to be very safe. I only used taxis (really cheap) to get from the medina to the new city and vice versa. I also took a one-day bus trip to Chefchaouen and that was great too.
Posted: May 25, 2023Group travel
I definitely do not recommend traveling to Fes for a woman traveling alone. My friends and I (two of us) were harassed by the souks and we got lost because there was no signal to find our way back. We did not feel safe there at all.
Posted: May 20, 2023Is Fez worth visiting?
Overall rating
based on 3 experiences
Alessandra
Italy
Group travel
i definitely don’t recommend to solo traveling in Fez as a female. Me and my friend (also female) got harassed in every streets, both in the day and night. People try to steal your money telling you that the streets are closed and to follow them. It’s a pity because the medina is beautiful, unique and characteristic
Posted: May 6, 2024Meet locals in Fez
Inès
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Hey ladies! I am a 23 years old loving spicy food, literature and backpacking whenever I can (not enough) ! 🪂 Looking forward to meeting you and hear your story!
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Muna
About Me
I’m a 22 year old Moroccan-American. I live in Louisiana, but frequent Morocco very often to be around family and travel to new destinations each time!
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