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Practical guides: Morocco

Safety and emergencies

Areas advised against, risks on the road and in town, scams and numbers to keep with you. Advice varies with the country that publishes it.

Areas advised against

  • All travel along the Mauritanian border is strongly advised against; the only access to Mauritania is the coastal road to Nouadhibou. In Western Sahara, any route off the paved coastal road needs approval from the gendarmerie or army.

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Terrorism and kidnapping

  • The country is safe and under control, but exposed to the terrorist threat (attacks in 2018 in the High Atlas and in 2022 in Tiznit and Agadir). Stay vigilant in public places and avoid being alone in isolated areas.

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Crime

  • Snatch theft is common, especially in Casablanca and Marrakech where thieves on motorbikes ride along pavements. Use official taxis, avoid deserted beaches and parks at night, and do not leave papers in an Airbnb-type rental without a safe.

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  • Women, especially alone, often face insistent attention that can amount to harassment.

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  • In the Rif (hashish production and trafficking), do not take secondary roads at night or stop during the day; the Al Hoceima-Chefchaouen-Tétouan road is less problematic. Do not park campervans in isolated places.

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On the road

  • National roads are dangerous (offences, animals, shared taxis and coaches); 25% of those killed are pedestrians. Motorways flow well, but be careful between Casablanca and Rabat. Avoid off-road driving; near Guelmim, some areas are still mined.

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Scams

Sea, climate and natural hazards

  • The country is in a seismic zone (magnitude 6.8 earthquake in the High Atlas on 8 September 2023): know what to do, especially around Marrakech and Agadir.

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Useful contacts

Contact details taken from the official sources cited. Check them before going.

Sources for this guide

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