Is Marseille safe for solo female travelers?

Marseille, being the second-largest city in France, is mostly safe for solo female travelers. Like many large cities, there is a mix of safe areas and areas better to avoid, especially at night. During the daytime, you needn't have much concern as long as you follow basic safety guidelines such as staying alert and keeping your valuables secure. However, it is recommended to avoid isolated areas and be cautious at night, particularly around the Old Port and the train station, which can be a bit dodgy. On the whole, the citizens are friendly and helpful, and public transportation is reliable.

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How safe is Marseille for solo female travelers?

Travel safety index

3.2 /5

based on 17 experiences from female travelers

Nina

Nina

Italy

Solo travel

Went here to visit a friend of mine! It's a really lovely city. Lot of things to do, people are nice and i feel safe overall, but i think It depends on the zone... Btw it's a really colorful city. Totally raccomand

Posted: August 20, 2025Experienced: January, 2025
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Couple travel

I heard a lot how dangerous is Marseille, but we stayed in the downtown, so I guess it’s nothing dangerous about it The people were nice, much nicer than in Paris, there was some free concert on the street A lot of sightseeing places are completely free

Posted: April 11, 2025
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Solo travel

It was honestly a beautiful city; I really loved the beach and the people are super friendly. To stay safe in this city, you should especially avoid going out alone at night and choose the neighborhood where you'll stay during your visit. You can find all types of cuisine possible to meet everyone's needs. There are many affordable transportation options, making it easy to get around the city.

Posted: April 2, 2025
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Group travel

Marseille was fun. We all heard it's super unsafe but didn't really feel like it. Of course I only stayed intramuros. Even at night walking with a friend felt okay. Always be careful but I'd say it's all good.

Posted: March 12, 2025Experienced: December, 2024
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Sydney

Sydney

United Kingdom

Solo travel

Marseille is a gorgeous place near hiking in the mountains, nightlife in the city, and beautiful beaches. Truly one of my favourite cities in the world! I felt very safe— even did a bit of hitchhiking around in the Calanques. Went cave diving and spent most of my time by the sea.

Posted: March 11, 2025
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How safe is Marseille for women?

Local safety index

3.1 /5

Based on 36 local experiences

Local crime index

2.8 /5

Based on 36 local experiences

Marseille is a beautifil city. Be careful in the north but in general people are very sympathic ! Be careful of the pickpockets at the beaches a round Le Prado and Les Catalans! Smaller beaches and the Calanques are safer and more beautiful :)

Posted: January 8, 2026
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Nina

Nina

Marseille has a reputation for being dangerous, but in my experience, it's no more dangerous than anywhere else in France. It's a fairly poor city, so there's a risk of theft, but I find Marseille to be, above all, a welcoming city.

Posted: November 19, 2025
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Sandra

Sandra

Lots of guys ask for your Snapchat, lol. I was always hesitant to walk around Noailles at night. One day I was biking around looking for a rooftop to watch the sunset with some music, put the GPS on without knowing where I was going and suddenly boom, a whole area full of heroin junkies. Still, most parts of Marseille felt lively and friendly, and I never had any real trouble.

Posted: November 7, 2025
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Hind

Hind

Marseille is a cosmopolitan and big city but it s has its own charms thanks to the mountains and the see nearby. It is also a city with strong history. Even though in some neighbourhoods it sucks most of them are safe ! You are never bored in Marseille !

Posted: November 6, 2025
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Marseille is safe if you know exactly where to go depending on what you need to see. I live in marseille since two years and I can say that I feel safe wherever I go. Besides, you have to know that there's some places where it's a bit not safe and I'm basically just avoid it because literally there's nothing special to do there.

Posted: November 4, 2025
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Safety map

The safety map shows areas in Marseille where women have reported feeling unsafe.

Safety in France

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Anne-Astrid

Anne-Astrid

Marseille

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Traveling solo can be pretty intimidating, especially when you're young. And when you're a woman, it adds another layer of challenge with everything happening in the world today. That’s why I’m hoping to find good advice from fellow travelers, a sense of hospitality, and maybe even create some great memories along the way. Traveling brings me so much joy—it’s turned me from a shy girl into someone full of confidence. I can’t wait to repeat the experience!!!

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Nina

Nina

Marseille

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3 days

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Hi everyone, my name is Nina and I'm 20 years old! I love to travel, alone or with others (often with my best friend Lila), to meet people, chat and share. I am very curious and adventurous and I like to step out of my comfort zone. I used couch surfing a lot and I loved every encounter ( This is a rather basic presentation, but I promise I have lots of things to share!! ) Looking forward to meeting you 💕💕

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