Is Marrakesh Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Marrakesh

Safety rating

Moderate
2.9 /5

Women living in Marrakesh consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 2.9 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
1.8 /5

Women living in Marrakesh consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.8 out of 5.

Violence rating

52.3%

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 8 experiences

Safety rating:

2.9/5Moderate

Safety walking alone after dark:

2.5/5Unsafe

Safety using public transport:

3.4/5Moderate

Crime rate:

1.8/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2.2/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.9/5A bit worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Marrakesh?

Safe but don’t trust in people they may cheat you on the price of things and raise the prices. They also try to force you to buy things from them or eat. Most of them are kind, but some try to force you to do things, so be careful. They are generally kind people, but beware of going into the old city at night, especially in the late hours and in the alleys that are dark. Always go to public places that are full of people. If you are exposed to any harm, go to the police because they are quick to take action and will help you.

Posted: March 28, 2025
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I did grow in marrakech and its a very modern and alive city where many communities coexist , you can't easily find urself alone in principale roads even late at night wich is greatly reassuring for a solo female traveler.

Posted: February 3, 2025
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It is safe, just avoid empty and dark Alley's at night and stay aware of your surroundings. Don't roam around in places you don't know alone, and be firm (don't be overly nice to strangers). If you're not sure about something just ask someone around, people are helpful.

Posted: January 12, 2025
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I found Marrakech to have a high level of harassment, comments, catcalling and aggressive sales techniques. During the nighttime it was relatively quiet but I did not feel safe due to behaviours during the day.

Posted: January 10, 2025
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Imane

Imane

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, 2024
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Is Marrakesh worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.2 /5

based on 61 experiences from female travelers

Group travel

It was a nice sunny city with little alleys everywhere just a tad bit overpriced for the average moroccan salary tbh, also make sure to always negotiate and if you want to buy pottery souvenirs try going to Oulja in Salé instead, a whole lot cheaper!!!!!!! Almost half the price

Posted: May 22, 2025Experienced: April, 2025
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Frequently asked questions

Is Marrakesh safe?

Women living in Marrakesh consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 2.9 out of 5.

Is Marrakesh safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Marrakesh consider walking alone at night to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 2.5 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Marrakesh?

Women living in Marrakesh consider public transport to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.4 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Marrakesh?

Women living in Marrakesh consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.8 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Marrakesh?

Women living in Marrakesh consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.2 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in Marrakesh?

Women living in Marrakesh consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.3 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Marrakesh?

Women living in Marrakesh consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Marrakesh?

Women living in Marrakesh consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in Marrakesh?

Women living in Marrakesh consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.9 out of 5.

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Marrakesh?

Women living in Marrakesh consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5