Is Fez Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

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.

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

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.

Group 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.

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.