Is Marrakesh safe for solo female travelers?

Marrakesh is a fascinating city with much to explore. However, being a solo female traveler, it's crucial to note that there can be instances of harassment like stares, comments and catcalls, especially in crowded areas such as markets. While typically nonviolent, these can still be unnerving. Dressing modestly by local standards and avoiding secluded places at night can help reduce any unwanted attention. It is also advised to stay in reliable accommodations and use registered taxis for transportation. As always, keeping family and friends updated about your whereabouts is a good idea.

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How safe is Marrakesh for solo female travelers?

Travel safety index

3.6 /5

based on 64 experiences from female travelers

Family travel

This trip was warm and comfy in my own country with my parents. The food is more than good, the prices are not bad( you can easily find your budget meanwhile). Beautiful traditional spots to visit mixing oriental and international tourism.

Posted: November 4, 2025
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Yohanna

Yohanna

France

Solo travel

I traveled solo to Morocco for 4 days. I went quad biking in the desert, rode camels, ate delicious local food, wandered through the souks, and watched sunsets like time had stopped. Traveling alone reminded me how capable I am. Even on a short trip, you can live deeply, reconnect with yourself, and create memories that are yours and yours only 🤍

Posted: September 5, 2025Experienced: September, 2025
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Katie

Katie

Ireland

Couple travel

Surprised me by how safe I felt. I was only bothered a few times while in the medina, which is to be expected as people will try to scam you, but if I wasn’t interested in buying anything, I’d ignore them and they’d leave me alone pretty quickly. Stayed in and airbnb in Gueliz and absolutely loved the area. Felt less busy than the main centre, but still had lots of shops and restaurants around. Lots of options for food for vegetarians! Traveled around Morocco to other cities and used “In Drive” more so than taxi’s. In Drive technically isn’t illegal in the country, but most of the drivers aren’t registered taxis, so taxis do report them to the police to try and get them fined. That’s why if you use In Drive, your driver will probably park a bit away from you and any other taxi’s. I found the app to be much better than taxi’s as you offer a price on the app for where you want to go, and drivers can accept that price, or offer to do it for a different price. Once you confirm, the driver’s always stuck to the agreed on price for us, however official taxi’s can often try to charge you more than the trio is worth. If you’re thinking about doing any activities, you should definitely do quad biking and take a trip up to the Atlas Mountains. I booked my experiences through Airbnb and both were amazing!

Posted: June 18, 2025Experienced: December, 2024
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How safe is Marrakesh for women?

Local safety index

2.9 /5

Based on 12 local experiences

Local crime index

2.1 /5

Based on 12 local experiences

It’s safe just keep an eye on your belongings. Don’t walk alone at night. During the day the streets are bustling and busy. Pickpocketing is a threat in these conditions. Haven’t experienced any violence or sexual harassment

Posted: August 14, 2025
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Not very safe, unfortunately had some bad experiences. People trying to scam us all the time even the mocal guides. People getting angry if you dont wanna buy. For example in ait ben hadou the guide said that we had to pay an entrance when thetr was no entrance. The little factories of argan oil bully you to buy their overpeiced products etc. You agree a price, you go to pay they try and charge even more. Menu prices in the restaurants where the guides made us eat (he did not let us choose) were similar to mainland Europe (14-20 euro).

Posted: August 5, 2025
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Sandra

Sandra

I would not go here as a female solo traveler. There was one time that I was with my three children, and without my husband. I was a bit lost and a man approached me to give me directions and started to lead me down a street that did not feel safe. My antenna went up and so we hightailed it out of there. My gut told me there was something was off. In general, the men are pushy, and you have to watch for pickpockets. I had to worry about those things with my husband there.

Posted: June 26, 2025
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Hospitality Exchange in Marrakesh

Safsaf

Safsaf

Marrakesh

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hey community! I am Insaf, my people call me safsaf! I am taking a gap year currently and planning for solo trips soon so I think this is the best place to be in to connect and share this journey with potential friends🫶🏼. Can’t wait to plan things with y’all

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Expats in Marrakesh

Shama

Shama

Marrakesh

About me

Hey ! I’m Shama, 28yo living in gorgeous Marrakech ! I live in a cute little house 10min from the city ( love me some peace and quiet, closer to the Atlas Mountains as well ! ) with my husband, our 2 amazing female doggies, lily and pumpkin, a turtle named turtle who would def nibble on your toe for a piece of fruit, 2 bird families that we don’t own but who decided to make nests around the house ! So yeah quite the happy bunch and lively home ! I work as an assistant in a Montessori school, and spend 1/3 of the year in Tanzania studying to become a Montessori guide ! My husband is a real Swiss Army knife with everything relating to design/photography and so many other things AND loves cooking from scratch, very lucky gal over here 💃🏻 ! We love hosting, sharing stories and life moments, eating good food, Rock climbing, camping around Morocco 🇲🇦!

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Adelya

Adelya

Marrakesh

About me

I am a life lover who got to this point of being through many life challenges. I love to meet new people and learn their stories.

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