{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/morocco/fes","updatedAt":"2026-09-13T18:37:45.969Z","place":{"city":"Fes","country":"Morocco","countryCode":"MA","lat":34.03313,"lon":-5.00028},"safety":{"score":72,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":75,"confidence":0.85,"caps":[],"databaseScore":70,"travellerSentiment":{"score":81,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate most visitors feel safe during the day in Fes, particularly in guided groups, but express unease in crowded medina alleys and after dark due to hustlers and poor lighting.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":68,"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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risk","value":3,"display":"Moderate risk","year":null,"score":78,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_sentiment_score","label":"Visitor safety sentiment","value":68,"display":"68 / 100 (Mostly positive)","year":null,"score":68,"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":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Fes is moderately safe for visitors, with low violent crime but notable risks from petty theft, scams, and occasional structural hazards.","summary":"Fes benefits from a low homicide rate and minimal terrorism risk, but visitors face moderate risks from pickpocketing and scams, especially in the medina. Recent building collapses in late 2025 highlight infrastructure concerns, though no active disasters threaten the city as of September 2026. Travelers should exercise increased caution in crowded areas and remain alert to false guides and hustlers.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Armed robbery and mugging are rare; violent crime against visitors is uncommon but not unknown in isolated areas."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching occur in crowded medina alleys, souks, and near major gates like Bab Agnaou and Bab Ftouh."},"safeAreas":["Fes Jdid","Ville Nouvelle (New City)","Andalusian Quarter"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["False guides offering unsolicited tours who become persistent and demand payment","Hustlers posing as relatives or respectable outsiders approaching travelers at transport hubs","Touts claiming roads are closed to redirect tourists for commission, especially near tanneries","Overcharging or fake 'help' with directions or transactions in tourist zones"],"zones":[{"name":"Fes el Bali (Medina)","level":"caution","note":"Historic medina with pickpocketing, scams, and building safety concerns after recent collapses; avoid isolated alleys, especially at night."},{"name":"Fes Jdid","level":"safe","note":"Newer, well-patrolled area with the Royal Palace and wider streets; lower crime and good infrastructure."},{"name":"Ville Nouvelle (New City)","level":"safe","note":"Modern French-built district with hotels, cafes, and visible police presence; generally safe for visitors."},{"name":"Borj Nord","level":"caution","note":"Hilltop fortress with panoramic views; safe during day but poorly lit at night—avoid after dark."},{"name":"Tanneries (Chouara Tannery area)","level":"caution","note":"Popular tourist site with aggressive touts and strong odors; watch for scams and pickpockets in crowds."},{"name":"Andalusian Quarter","level":"safe","note":"Quiet, residential area near Bab Ftouh with restored homes and low crime; safe for daytime exploration."},{"name":"Fes Train Station (Gare de Fès)","level":"caution","note":"Transport hub with moderate pickpocketing risk, especially on crowded trains and in waiting areas; keep valuables secure."},{"name":"Zaouiat Moulay Idriss II","level":"caution","note":"Religious site in medina with dense foot traffic; increased scam and tout activity—stay alert and avoid unsolicited guides."}]}}