{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/guinea/conakry","updatedAt":"2026-09-30T13:26:55.580Z","place":{"city":"Conakry","country":"Guinea","countryCode":"GN","lat":9.53795,"lon":-13.67729},"safety":{"score":53,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":45,"confidence":0.84,"caps":[],"databaseScore":51,"travellerSentiment":{"score":62,"label":"Cautiously Optimistic","summary":"Recent traveler reports describe a generally cautious optimism. Visitors feel safe during daylight activities but remain vigilant after dark and note occasional confrontations with police checkpoints.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":65,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":58,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":53,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller Sentiment","score":62,"tier":1},{"key":"advisories","label":"Advisories","score":72,"tier":2},{"key":"stability","label":"Stability","score":56,"tier":2},{"key":"health","label":"Health & Air","score":52,"tier":2}]},"advisories":[{"source":"U.S. Department of State","level":2,"label":"Exercise Increased Caution","updated":"Wed, 25 Feb 2026","url":"https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.gin.html"},{"source":"UK Foreign Office (FCDO)","level":1,"label":"No advisory against 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Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Conakry is moderately safe for visitors who exercise increased caution and stay vigilant.","summary":"While Conakry is not a major tourist destination, official advisories recommend exercising increased caution due to crime and political instability. Travelers report feeling generally safe during daylight but advise vigilance after dark and around police checkpoints.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Moderate risk, particularly in isolated areas after dark, near poorly lit alleys or deserted waterfronts."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Frequent in busy markets like Marché Madina, especially during daylight crowds."},"safeAreas":["Îles de Los","Dixinn"],"avoidAreas":["Ratoma (due to protest and clash risk)","Madina Market (due to high pickpocketing and bag-snatching)"],"scams":["Unofficial currency exchange","Improvised checkpoint-barricades demanding money and confiscating items"],"zones":[{"name":"Kaloum","level":"caution","note":"Government and business district; moderate crime risk, avoid walking alone after dark."},{"name":"Matam","level":"caution","note":"Residential and commercial area; petty theft common in markets, exercise vigilance."},{"name":"Ratoma","level":"avoid","note":"History of protests and clashes with security forces; avoid demonstrations and nighttime travel."},{"name":"Boulbinet","level":"caution","note":"Port area with fishing activity; pickpocketing and scams target visitors, especially near docks."},{"name":"Îles de Los","level":"safe","note":"Island getaway with lower crime; safe for day trips, use licensed boats and return before dark."},{"name":"Dixinn","level":"safe","note":"Embassy zone and upscale residential; stronger security presence, lowest risk for visitors."},{"name":"Madina Market","level":"avoid","note":"Major market; high pickpocketing and bag-snatching risk, especially during daylight crowds."},{"name":"Taouyah","level":"caution","note":"Popular with locals and visitors; moderate theft risk, avoid isolated streets after sunset."}]}}