Safety and practical
Morocco safety and practical tips
Honest advice on staying safe, avoiding the common tricks in the medinas, dressing and behaving respectfully, and the practical details that make travel easier.
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Stay safe and confident
Safety
Is Morocco safe?
Serious crime against visitors is rare. The everyday problems are persistent touts, overcharging, pickpockets in crowds and getting lost in the medina. A little preparation goes a long way.
Respect
Etiquette and what to wear
Covering shoulders and knees in the medinas and villages, asking before photographing people, and a few phrases that open doors.
Solo travel
Solo and women travellers
What to expect, how to handle unwanted attention, choosing well-reviewed riads and getting around safely after dark.
Health and cover
Health and travel insurance
Water, food, sun and altitude, plus what your insurance should cover for desert trips and mountain hikes.
A worry about your trip?
Ask a Marrakech local. Abdo answers honestly, including when the answer is “skip it”.