{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/morocco/marrakesh","updatedAt":"2026-09-30T11:22:48.707Z","place":{"city":"Marrakesh","country":"Morocco","countryCode":"MA","lat":31.63416,"lon":-7.99994},"safety":{"score":71,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":74,"confidence":0.66,"caps":[],"databaseScore":68,"travellerSentiment":{"score":83,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Most visitors report feeling safe after the first day, once they adapt to the Medina’s hustle; initial discomfort stems from hustle and solicitation, not actual danger","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":67,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Government advisories urge increased caution due to terrorism threats, though no recent attacks have occurred in the city. Visitor sentiment is largely positive once travelers acclimate to the Medina’s intensity.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Armed robbery against tourists is rare; most incidents involve opportunistic theft in dark or isolated alleys at night"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching occur in crowded tourist zones, especially Jemaa el-Fnaa square and surrounding souks"},"safeAreas":["Hivernage","Gueliz","Menara"],"avoidAreas":["Sidi Youssef Ben Ali (higher petty crime risk)"],"scams":["Fake guides offering unsolicited services who pressure tourists into alleys or overpriced shops","Aggressive henna artists who demand payment after unsolicited application","Taxi drivers overcharging or refusing to use meters, especially near Jemaa el-Fnaa"],"zones":[{"name":"Jemaa el-Fnaa","level":"caution","note":"Petty theft and scams common in crowds; safe by day, stay alert after dark."},{"name":"Medina (Souks)","level":"caution","note":"Pickpocketing and aggressive vendors frequent; avoid flashing valuables."},{"name":"Hivernage","level":"safe","note":"Upscale hotels and restaurants; low crime, visible police presence."},{"name":"Gueliz","level":"safe","note":"Modern district with cafes and shops; generally safe, watch for bag snatchers."},{"name":"Palmeraie","level":"caution","note":"Tourist area with resorts; isolated incidents of taxi scams reported."},{"name":"Menara","level":"safe","note":"Gardens and olive groves; safe during daylight, avoid isolated paths after dusk."},{"name":"Sidi Youssef Ben Ali","level":"avoid","note":"Overcrowded residential zone; higher reports of petty crime and muggings."},{"name":"Mellah (Old Jewish Quarter)","level":"caution","note":"Historic area with light foot traffic; beware of distraction thefts in alleys."}]}}