Is Marrakesh Safe for Women? Crime in 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.

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

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.

Family travel

I went in January last year, it was all round an amazing experience! Would reccomend going to the secret garden, the atlas mountains and trying chicken pastilla! I went with my mum and I won't lie I did feel a little unsafe, most people are just shop owners trying to chat or get you into their shop to earn a living but we did have one guy follow us down the street, shout at us aggressively and make a throat slit motion which was quite scary! That being said the rest of them were respectful when we said we weren't interested in buying things from their shop and backed off so I think that guy had some problems.

Solo travel

I travel to Marrakesh in May of 2024 and I had the time of my life. I was a bit skeptical of my safety as a female traveler at first, however after arriving I felt immediately welcomed, safe and excited for my adventure! The people in Marrakesh were extremely friendly, the food was amazing. I did a day tour to the Atlas Mountains and the Agafay desert so I got to explore surrounding areas as well.

Solo travel

When you are a woman, it is more difficult also bc Marrakesh is a touristic city. However, when you say NO to someone, Marraki men understand and are respectful. I recommend you to go outside of the city center to feel the atmosphere of the city and understand the culture

Solo travel

I mean. The men there are nasty. Like really shouting at you, cat calling and eventhough I am keen on hitchhiking everywhere in this world there it is no no. But saying that you have a husband helps a lot tho. Appart from that the food is amazing, the public transportation is going on time and is inexpensive and the night life is thriving:)