Morocco Travel Risk Overview
Is Morocco safe to visit right now?
Moderate risk. Mostly safe with normal precautions. Morocco has a few categories that warrant planning — read the breakdown below and check the live US State Department advisory.
Morocco has a Travel Risk Calculator baseline composite score of 36 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); city-level files are available for 10 cities. This page covers the country-level baseline across nine weighted safety categories (crime, disease & health, government advisory, political & civil unrest, natural disaster & weather, transport & route, environmental, digital security, money safety), the current US State Department advisory, GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices for Morocco, recent news headlines, plus links to every city we have an editorial file for.
Run a personalized Morocco assessmentAI safety snapshot · refreshed Aug 31, 2026
Morocco is currently rated a moderate overall risk with a baseline composite score of 36/100. The U.S. State Department has issued a level‑2 advisory, and the CDC notes a level‑1 global dengue health notice. Recent headlines highlight travel concerns linked to the Ceuta migrant crisis.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Sep 1, 2026 00:49 UTC
How safe is Morocco to visit in 2026?
Morocco currently sits at 36/100 on Travel Risk Calculator's nine-category baseline composite, which puts it in the moderate-risk tier. Most travelers will be fine in Morocco with normal preparation, but a few risk categories warrant attention. The full live US State Department advisory text for Morocco, current GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices, and recent news headlines are shown in the Live conditions section below. For city-specific files (Casablanca, Tangier, Fès), see the City Risk Files section below — they include neighborhood-level scam patterns, transport notes, and medical-access details where available.
Country baseline composite
Data file
| Confidence | 70 |
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| Source note | calibrated 2026-05-09 v1.0 (knowledge-based; State Dept advisory tiers, GPI, OSAC patterns) |
| Last reviewed | 2026-05-09 11:01:52 |
| City files | 10 |
Assessment memory
Anonymous assessments help Travel Risk Calculator identify which country and city files deserve deeper review.
| Saved assessments | 0 |
|---|---|
| Average composite | No saved signal yet |
Threat Vector Baseline
City Risk Files in Morocco
Showing 10 of 10 reviewed cities in Morocco, ranked by population.
Live conditions in Morocco
Country-scoped real-time data — official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For city-specific weather and air quality, open any city page below.
Official travel advisory
Level 2 · Exercise Increased Caution
Morocco - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
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Disaster alerts
No active GDACS disaster alerts matched Morocco as of the last successful refresh.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-07-30
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Samoa, Vietnam, New Caledonia (France), Maldives, Bolivia, Tonga, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia,
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-03-09
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-08-31 15:03:16 UTC
Recent headlines
No recent national headlines were returned for Morocco. This is not evidence that conditions are quiet; check local and official sources.
Automated safety monitor
Recent safety-relevant news for Morocco
Headlines are an early-warning monitor, not risk assessments. Verify material developments with official authorities and the linked publisher.
- Crime Moroccan Government Used Powerful Israeli Pegasus Spyware, Former Intelligence Officer Says - Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project | OCCRP www.occrp.org · Jul 16, 2026 05:34 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Outspoken Moroccan rapper Mehdi El Youbi arrested in Casablanca - Al Jazeera www.aljazeera.com · Jul 14, 2026 22:16 UTC · via Googlenews
- General France battles Morocco in World Cup quarterfinal match at Boston Stadium today - Boston 25 News www.boston25news.com · Jul 9, 2026 10:57 UTC · via Googlenews
- Health Morocco's road safety governance has lessons to share - World Health Organization (WHO) www.who.int · Jul 9, 2026 09:00 UTC · via Googlenews
- Politics Morocco Union Protests Demand Fair Treatment - industriall-union www.industriall-union.org · Jul 9, 2026 07:00 UTC · via Googlenews
- Disaster London descends into disorder as Morocco fans flood streets after World Cup elimination by France - Fox News www.foxnews.com · Jul 9, 2026 07:00 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Morocco have to accept defeat after being beaten by 'better' France - Reuters www.reuters.com · Jul 9, 2026 07:00 UTC · via Googlenews
- Safety MassDOT Travel advisory issued ahead of France, Morocco World Cup match at Boston Stadium - WCVB www.wcvb.com · Jul 9, 2026 07:00 UTC · via Googlenews
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Morocco
The most weather-stable two-month window for Morocco is April–May, when typical daily temperatures run from about 13°C to 23°C and monthly rain averages 32 mm.
No threshold-level heat, cold, wind, or cyclone flag appears in the stored normals; November is the wettest typical month at about 75 mm.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Aug 6, 2026.
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Emergency Numbers
| Police | 19 |
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| Ambulance | 15 |
| Fire | 15 |
| General emergency | 112 |
Latest AI-assisted briefing for Morocco
No recent incident reports were found for Marrakech. Travelers should plan their trip with standard precautions appropriate for the region.
Top risk drivers
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No airport transfer planned
· Transport
Unsolicited taxis are a recurring scam vector at major airports.
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No travel insurance
· Money/Health
Out-of-pocket costs after illness or theft can be significant.
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Crime exposure
· Crime
Pickpocketing and tourist-targeted scams are common in busy areas.
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Personal preparation
· Readiness
Preparedness can reduce the impact of small incidents.
Frequently asked questions
Is Morocco safe to visit right now?
Mostly safe with normal precautions. Morocco has a few categories that warrant planning — read the breakdown below and check the live US State Department advisory. Composite baseline: 36/100 (Moderate risk). Always cross-check with your home country's foreign-ministry advisory within 7 days of departure; the live US State Department advisory is shown above. Last refreshed September 2026.
What is the current travel advisory for Morocco?
The current US State Department advisory level for Morocco is shown in the Live conditions section above and is re-fetched every 6 hours from the official RSS feed. UK FCDO, Canada GAC, and Australia DFAT also publish advisories — for high-stakes trips, cross-check at least one foreign-ministry advisory in addition to your home country's. See our travel advisory guide for how to read each tier system.
Is it safe to visit Morocco in September 2026?
For September 2026, the baseline composite for Morocco is 36/100 (Moderate risk). Live data — advisories every 6 hours, disaster alerts every 30 minutes, health notices every 12 hours, news every hour — is shown in the Live conditions section above. For a personalized risk briefing for your specific trip and traveler profile, use the Travel Risk Calculator linked above.
How are these country-level travel risk scores calculated?
Each category is scored 0-100 from government advisories (US State Dept), crime indices, Global Peace Index data, WHO/CDC health context, and curated regional editorial knowledge. The composite is a weighted sum across nine categories — see /methodology for the full weight breakdown. Live data (advisories, news, disaster alerts, health notices) is layered on top of the baseline at request time.
Where can I find city-specific safety information for Morocco?
City-specific files for Morocco are listed in the City Risk Files section above. Each city page covers the same nine categories at city scope, plus city-specific scam patterns, transport-hub safety notes, medical-access detail, and (where available) neighborhood-level guidance. Use the header search to find a specific city directly.
When was this page last reviewed?
The baseline scores for Morocco were last reviewed on May 9, 2026. Live intelligence (advisory, disaster alerts, health notices, news) refreshes automatically on the cadences described above.
Is this a substitute for an official travel advisory?
No. Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated risk information for planning purposes only. Always check your home country's official travel advisory and any health notices from your national health authority before traveling.
When is the best time to visit Morocco?
April–May is the most weather-stable two-month window in the stored 1991-2020 normals. The most weather-stable two-month window for Morocco is April–May, when typical daily temperatures run from about 13°C to 23°C and monthly rain averages 32 mm.
What is the rainy, hurricane, or severe-weather season in Morocco?
The stored 1991-2020 normals do not cross this site's seasonal hazard thresholds; check a short-range forecast before departure.
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Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated travel-threat information for preparation purposes only. It does not replace official government advisories, medical advice, emergency alerts, immigration rules, insurance advice, police guidance, embassy information, or professional security consultation.