Is Rabat Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Rabat, as the capital city of Morocco, is generally safe with robust police presence and generally respectful locals. However, one still needs to be cautious especially at night and in less crowded areas. Street harassment might occur but usually doesn't escalate beyond catcalling. Always maintain awareness of your surroundings, and be wary of potential pickpockets in crowded areas. Trust your intuition and ensure your accommodation has good security. It's also a good idea to dress modestly to respect local customs and avoid unwanted attention.

Safety rating

3.2 /5

Based on 4 experiences from female travelers

3.5 /5

Based on our research and crime data

3.7 /5

Based on 14 experiences from local women

Rabat is currently ranked #11 safest place in Morocco for solo female travellers, with an overall safety rating of 3.2 out of 5. . Check the full ranking.

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How safe is Rabat?

Safety at night:Moderate

Rabat, as the capital of Morocco, generally has a lower crime rate compared to other major cities in the country. It is relatively safe, especially in the main and touristic areas. However, like in any major city, it’s advisable to stay vigilant and cautious, especially when walking alone during late night hours. Public places like restaurants and hotels are usually safe but it's preferable to avoid desolate alleys and streets. Take a taxi when possible and always be aware of your surroundings. Also, local customs and dressing modestly is deeply appreciated and can decrease unwanted attention.

Public transportation:Safe

Public transportation in Rabat is generally secure. Buses and trams are well-maintained, and the culture is respectful towards women. Taxis are also widely available and safe to use. However, as with any location, it is important to stay alert particularly when traveling at night and during peak hours due to the possibility of pickpocketing. Keep personal belongings secure and where you can see them. Overall, utilizing public transportation in Rabat offers a secure means of exploring the city.

Street harassment:Moderate

While navigating the streets of Rabat, one might encounter occasional attention or comments, primarily from men. This often stems from the cultural differences and curiosity than malicious intent. It can range from mild flirtation to offers for guidance or services. However, these instances do not generally lead to threatening situations and are mostly non-aggressive. Ensuring that you dress modestly and avoid isolated areas, particularly after dark, can decrease these encounters significantly. It's important to remember that Moroccan people are generally respectful and instances of serious harassment are not the norm.

Petty crimes:Moderate

While Rabat is generally considered one of the safer cities in Morocco, there are still incidences of pickpocketing, bag snatching, and small theft, especially in crowded places like markets and tourist sites. It would be advisable to always keep an eye on personal belongings and avoid displaying expensive items in order to not become an easy target.

Is Rabat worth visiting?

Overall rating

3.5 /5

based on 4 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

2.6/5

Safety

3.2/5

Food

4/5

Budget-friendly

3.2/5

Solo travel

Rabat which the capital of morocco is actually an expansive city compared to other ones in morocco, the accommodation is expensive if you want a nice neighborhood, the food is really great if you know where to go and I realllyy recommend TAKOTAK (they have THE best burgers ever), as for safety it depends on the places you go to like every city there are good and bad ones

Posted: October 9, 2024

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Group travel

Last summer my friends and i visited rabat, a morocan city near the coast. From my guest mother i learned what it truly means to speack from the heart, and altho we didn‘t share a common language, we shared our humor and caringness. Rabat is a city full of lovely people, street bazars and exiting places.

Posted: October 20, 2023

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Family travel

One of the most friendliest place in morroco, I was able to wear shorts and no one was giving me any looks. Locals are very happy to help you, there isn’t much to do in the old town once you’ve visited it, but I recommend it !

Posted: July 9, 2023

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Family travel

We stayed there to learn Arabic for three months and traveled around Morocco, people were very kind and welcoming also I recommend anyone going to Morocco to take a travel to desert overnight, it's very safe and wonderful atmosphere.

Posted: July 9, 2023Experienced: April, 2016

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Is Rabat safe for women?

Safety index

3.7 /5

Based on 14 local experiences

Crime index

2 /5

Based on 14 local experiences

Rabat is fairly safe except there is some pickpockets that can s’atch of your bag and scammers that will try making you buy something overpriced. Overall there is a lot of police officers in the whole city.

Posted: September 4, 2025

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