Is Marrakech a safe city to visit?

Maxime Boudrias Dec. 19, 2020 Best answer

Marrakech is a very safe city. If this is your first experience in a foreign country, you may still feel some insecurity in the Medina, despite the large number of tourists who visit the area, which welcomes nearly 3 million visitors per year.

In Marrakech, there is a lot of poverty, many beggars, and it is common to be approached by people asking for money on the street. However, you are not at all in danger, because the police are very present on the spot, the laws are strict and strongly respected by the inhabitants.

Stay alert for pickpockets and be wary of fake tour guides.

Although these aspects are the least appealing about Marrakech, it would be a shame to miss the experience of the riad due to these negative aspects, which can be found in most big cities around the world. Compared to other Moroccan cities such as Casablanca or Fez, Marrakech remains one of the safest cities in my experience.

• Avoid the Jewish quarter: to the south of Jemaa el-Fna Square is a slightly more confrontational area, even according to locals.
• At night: some of the small streets in Marrakech are completely dark, and the lighting in general is not very bright. It is recommended to carry a small flashlight instead of relying on your mobile phone's flashlight, as holding your phone in your hand may attract unwanted attention.
• During day-time: the atmosphere changes completely and you feel safer with the crowds of people on the streets, so if you're nervous, stick to daytime.