{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/morocco/casablanca","updatedAt":"2026-09-21T01:33:12.693Z","place":{"city":"Casablanca","country":"Morocco","countryCode":"MA","lat":33.58831,"lon":-7.61138},"safety":{"score":72,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":75,"confidence":0.89,"caps":[],"databaseScore":70,"travellerSentiment":{"score":83,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Travelers generally report positive experiences, noting that while Casablanca is a large, busy city with typical urban risks, violent crime against tourists is rare.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":75,"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":70,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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advisory","value":2,"display":"Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts","year":null,"score":50,"source":"CA / US"},{"key":"research_robbery_risk","label":"Mugging & robbery risk","value":4,"display":"Low risk","year":null,"score":92,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_pickpocket_risk","label":"Pickpocketing & theft risk","value":3,"display":"Moderate risk","year":null,"score":78,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_sentiment_score","label":"Visitor safety sentiment","value":75,"display":"75 / 100 (Mostly positive)","year":null,"score":75,"source":"City Web Research"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"green","title":"forest fire notification in Spain","distanceKm":400}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Casablanca is generally safe for visitors, with risks comparable to other large global cities.","summary":"Casablanca is Morocco's economic hub and a busy working city, not primarily a tourist destination, which can reduce tourist-specific hassle. While violent crime against visitors is rare, petty crime like pickpocketing and phone snatching is a concern, especially in crowded areas. Official advisories recommend increased caution due to terrorism, though direct impacts on Casablanca are not highlighted.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Violent crime against tourists is rare, but standard urban awareness is advised."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and phone snatching, often from mopeds, are concerns in crowded areas and tourist zones."},"safeAreas":["Ain Diab","Corniche","Hassan II Mosque area","Place Mohammed V"],"avoidAreas":["Sidi Moumen: higher petty crime and limited tourist infrastructure","Hay Mohammadi: industrial zone with mugging reports after dark"],"scams":["Unlicensed guides","Taxi meter manipulation or overcharging","Fake guides in the Old Medina area","Street and accommodation scams"],"zones":[{"name":"Ain Diab","level":"safe","note":"Upscale coastal area with hotels and restaurants; visible police presence keeps petty crime low."},{"name":"Corniche","level":"safe","note":"Popular seaside promenade; well-patrolled and frequented by visitors, especially during daylight."},{"name":"Hassan II Mosque area","level":"safe","note":"Major landmark with robust security screening; safe for tourists during visiting hours."},{"name":"Place Mohammed V","level":"safe","note":"Central downtown hub with visible police presence; safe for daytime exploration and transit."},{"name":"Old Medina","level":"caution","note":"Crowded market area; pickpocketing and faux guides are common, especially targeting tourists."},{"name":"Derb Ghallef","level":"caution","note":"Electronics market known for counterfeit goods and aggressive touts; visit with caution and firm bargaining."},{"name":"Sidi Moumen","level":"avoid","note":"Overcrowded residential district with higher incidence of petty crime and limited tourist infrastructure."},{"name":"Hay Mohammadi","level":"avoid","note":"Industrial zone with sporadic reports of muggings after dark; not recommended for visitors."}]}}