Is Iraq safe for solo female travelers?
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How safe is Iraq for female travelers?
Melodie
France
Iraq, Solo travel
As a solo traveler, i challenged myself with a trip to an oriental and exotic place. Iraq. I visited only the kurdish part of the country and i felt relatively safe: you will not encounter many women in public places but dont mind the men looking they’re just a little surprised. But believe me they’re happy to have tourists visit them and interact with them. Every day is an adventure ☺️
Posted: January 28, 2025How safe is Iraq for women?
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Based on 9 local experiences
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Based on 9 local experiences
Baghdad
It’s completely safe at all times except after 12 a.m. in certain areas. I don’t think it’s safe for women to walk alone then, but if she’s with someone, that’s fine. In other parts of Baghdad, it’s totally safe to walk alone even at that time.
Posted: November 2, 2025Iraq
It’s fairly safe as long as you’re not alone , And I would say as long as you ignore the men and stay away from shady women Also staying away from Arab areas should be fairly good I don’t wanna be that person but Stay away from Syrians here And stay away from men who pretend to be overly nice Which is a basic wherever you travel Just be brave do your research Don’t go to rural areas alone
Posted: June 9, 2025
Maryam
Baghdad
It’s considered safe as much as any city in the world does not have any risks like the people assuming usually i can get out any time any were every where It has police all over the city 24/7 and every one here is gonna help u if any thing happens
Posted: May 22, 2025Baghdad
There are areas that are very populated and obviously ok to walk in because you see much crowd or much shops for example. But for example, I wouldn't say it's so safe for a girl to walk in an unknown area at night by herself when the if that area doesn't have people walking around or crowds.
Posted: April 9, 2025
Jannat
Baghdad
Moderately safe actually but i think it's a little bit scary in the dark nights and small alleys but overall main streets are good to walk in even in the dark ! Transport is actually depending on the people themselves you get in with but still moderately safe tho , Hope y'all stay safe wherever you go .
Posted: January 17, 2025Safety in Iraq
