Exotic, lively, colourful β but a risky destination for solo female travellers? Morocco can certainly feel slightly overwhelming at first, especially for those experiencing an Arabic country for the first time.
But Morocco is not an unsafe place for women to visit. Millions of tourists have visited the kingdom of Morocco in recent decades, and a large proportion of them have been women. As such, it is not uncommon for women to travel to Morocco alone, and the country is as safe a destination as many others for female travellers. However, it is still essential to use your common sense and take certain precautions -especially if travelling alone. This overview provides some general advice for women travelling to Morocco, including useful tips and practical experience.
In Morocco, it is important to be respectful of and sensitive to the prevailing cultural norms, although some allowances are usually made for tourists. In contrast to most Moroccan women, no expects from female travellers to wear a headscarf.
No one expects tourists to conform to the local cultural or religious mores, and no official rules are governing how women should behave in the country.
Nevertheless, I recommend a respectful approach, that is generally appreciated. It is also essential to bear in mind that the situation in Marrakech is very different to that in rural areas. Unfortunately, low-level sexual harassment is commonplace in Morocco, especially for women on their own.
