{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/morocco/asilah","updatedAt":"2026-09-30T11:07:14.160Z","place":{"city":"Asilah","country":"Morocco","countryCode":"MA","lat":35.46522,"lon":-6.03415},"safety":{"score":73,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":77,"confidence":0.89,"caps":[],"databaseScore":71,"travellerSentiment":{"score":84,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent travelers and solo female visitors report feeling safe and welcomed, praising Asilah’s relaxed pace, friendly locals, and compact medina that allows easy navigation and situational awareness.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":78,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":72,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Petty theft and scams targeting tourists occur mainly in the medina and markets, requiring standard vigilance. Recent traveler reports confirm a welcoming atmosphere and feeling of safety, especially during daylight hours.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Armed robbery and violent crime are rare in Asilah; no recent incidents reported involving visitors."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching occur mainly in crowded medina areas and markets; keep bags zipped and front-facing."},"safeAreas":["Medina","Coastal areas"],"avoidAreas":["City outskirts (after dark)"],"scams":["Fake guides offering unsolicited tours and demanding payment","Overcharging in restaurants or taxis without clear pricing","Distraction theft where one person engages you while another steals belongings"],"zones":[{"name":"Medina","level":"safe","note":"Generally considered very safe due to low crime and friendly locals."},{"name":"Coastal areas","level":"safe","note":"Relaxed atmosphere, popular for strolls and swimming."},{"name":"City outskirts","level":"caution","note":"Exercise caution, especially after dark, as lighting and security may be less consistent."}]}}