Morocco Travel Risk Overview
Is Morocco safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Morocco scores 44/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The US State Department rates Morocco Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution, updated 4 Sep 2026); the UK has no advice against travel; Canada says: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories). No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Morocco has a Travel Risk Calculator score of 44 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); city-level files are available for 60 cities. The score combines five layers (security, crime and scams, health and medical access, natural hazards, current alerts) built from government advisories and open data. This page also covers nine 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 Oct 15, 2026
Morocco currently maintains a moderate baseline risk level of 44 out of 100 with a US State Department advisory level 2. Additionally, travelers should note the CDC level 1 global dengue health notice.
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: Oct 16, 2026 03:37 UTC
How safe is Morocco to visit in 2026?
Morocco currently sits at 44/100 on Travel Risk Calculator's five-layer score, 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, Marrakech, Tangier), see the City Risk Files section below — they include neighborhood-level scam patterns, transport notes, and medical-access details where available.
Country score
Driven by: security (55/100) and health and medical access (46/100).
Morocco's score of 44 is higher than the scores of 57% of the 241 countries we cover.
Data file
| Source | calibrated 2026-05-09 v1.0 (knowledge-based; State Dept advisory tiers, GPI, OSAC patterns) |
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| Last updated | 2026-05-09 11:01:52 |
| City files | 60 |
Assessment memory
Anonymous assessments help Travel Risk Calculator identify which country and city files deserve deeper review.
| Saved assessments | 0 |
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| Average composite | No saved signal yet |
Score layers
Safety categories
Official Government Travel Advisories
Cross-referenced official travel advice from the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, normalized to a unified 1–4 risk scale.
Department of State
Exercise increased cautionin Morocco due to risk of terrorism. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Terrorism There is risk of terro…
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice for Morocco. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Global Affairs Canada
Editorial change
UK content contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Canadian advice provided by Global Affairs Canada under open government terms. US advice provided by the US Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs.
Entry Requirements & Local Laws
Official travel advice summary from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
🛂 Entry Requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Morocco’s current rules for the most common types of travel. The authorities in Morocco set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Moroccan Consulate General in the UK. Passport validity requirements To enter Morocco, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 3 months after the date you arrive. Make sure your passport is not damaged. The Moroccan authorities have denied entry to some travellers with damaged passports. Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to. You will be denied entry if you do n
Summary of UK FCDO advice, updated Aug 19, 2026 · Full requirements →
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Travel Advisory Level History
Historical official advisory level changes over time.
Protests, Strikes & Closures This Week
Verified recent event reports monitored for Morocco within the last 7 days.
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casertafocus.net · Oct 16
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slashgear.com · Oct 16
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UNREST 16 años de silencio , torturas y hostigamiento de Marruecos a los presos saharauis de Gdeim Izikpublico.es · Oct 16
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laregion.es · Oct 16
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pambazuka.org · Oct 16
What Changed This Month in Morocco
Chronological record of verified security, advisory, health, and hazard updates over the past 30 days.
- Oct 2, 2026 CDC Notice Level 1 - Global Dengue (Watch).
- Sep 23, 2026 CDC Notice Level 2 - Global Polio (Alert).
- Oct 6, 2026 Score Change Aghbalou n’Kerdous risk score moved from 42 to 43 (Daily recalculation (scoring v2)).
- Oct 6, 2026 Score Change Ad Dakhla risk score moved from 42 to 39 (Daily recalculation (scoring v2)).
- Oct 6, 2026 Score Change Aghbal risk score moved from 44 to 42 (Daily recalculation (scoring v2)).
City Risk Files in Morocco
Showing 60 destination files with city-specific safety data in Morocco, ranked by demand and population.
Casablanca
Tier ACasablanca-Settat
Marrakech
Tier AMarrakech-Safi
Tangier
Tier ATanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma
Fès
Tier BFès-Meknès
Sale
Tier BRabat-Salé-Kénitra
Sebt Aït Saghiouchen
Tier BFès-Meknès
Ain Kansara
Tier BFès-Meknès
Beni Enzar
Tier BOriental
Ech Chaïbat
Tier BMarrakech-Safi
Beni Yakhlef
Tier BCasablanca-Settat
’Ali Ben Sliman
Tier BMarrakech-Safi
Ait Lhaj All
Tier BFès-Meknès
Douar Bouchfaa
Tier BFès-Meknès
Bni Sidel
Tier BOriental
Rabat
Tier BRabat-Salé-Kénitra
Meknès
Tier BFès-Meknès
Nador
Tier BOriental
Douar Laouamra
Tier BMarrakech-Safi
Ourika Wawrmas
Tier BDrâa-Tafilalet
Ait Bousarane
Tier BBéni Mellal-Khénifra
Saidia
Tier BOriental
Beni Oulid
Tier BFès-Meknès
Bir Tam Tam
Tier BFès-Meknès
Kenitra
Tier BRabat-Salé-Kénitra
Taourirt
Tier BOriental
Ait Melloul
Tier BSouss-Massa
Azrou
Tier BFès-Meknès
Rich
Tier BDrâa-Tafilalet
Skoura
Tier BDrâa-Tafilalet
Douar Ait Sidi Daoud
Tier BMarrakech-Safi
Station des Essais M.V.A.
Tier BOriental
Al Hammam
Tier BBéni Mellal-Khénifra
Aït Hani
Tier BDrâa-Tafilalet
Douar El Mellaliyine
Tier BTanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma
Tilmi
Tier BDrâa-Tafilalet
’Aïn Leuh
Tier BFès-Meknès
Lemsid
Tier BLaâyoune-Sakia El Hamra
Temara
Tier BRabat-Salé-Kénitra
Sidi Yahya Zaer
Tier BRabat-Salé-Kénitra
Ain El Aouda
Tier BRabat-Salé-Kénitra
Benslimane
Tier BCasablanca-Settat
Bellaa
Tier BSouss-Massa
Arbi’a Tighadwiyn
Tier BMarrakech-Safi
Driouch
Tier BOriental
Esbiaat
Tier BMarrakech-Safi
Bni Darkoul
Tier BTanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma
Douar Sidi Laaroussi
Tier BMarrakech-Safi
Jaqma
Tier BCasablanca-Settat
Aghbalou n’Kerdous
Tier BDrâa-Tafilalet
Aïn Zohra
Tier BRabat-Salé-Kénitra
Bou Zemou
Tier BDrâa-Tafilalet
Agourai
Tier BFès-Meknès
Douar Oulad Sidi Moussa
Tier BCasablanca-Settat
Awfouss
Tier BDrâa-Tafilalet
Douar Ait Taleb
Tier BMarrakech-Safi
Msemrir
Tier BDrâa-Tafilalet
Ksar El Kebir
Tier BTanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma
Errachidia
Tier BDrâa-Tafilalet
Al Fqih Ben Çalah
Tier BBéni Mellal-Khénifra
Taroudannt
Tier BSouss-Massa
All towns in Morocco (452 additional local facts pages)
These localities carry verified regional geography, nearest hospitals, airports, and natural hazard records with the country baseline risk score.
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
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
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Traveller notes from government advice
Advice for women travellers
Women may receive unwanted attention in Morocco, especially when travelling alone. Consider wearing loose-fitting clothing which cover the arms, legs and chest. See advice for woman travellers abroad.
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 19 Aug 2026. Full advice
LGBT+ travellers
Same-sex sexual relations are illegal in Morocco. Showing affection in public can lead to prosecution. Meeting people through online applications, can carry legal, personal safety and privacy risks.
See more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 19 Aug 2026. Full advice
Local laws and customs
Morocco’s laws and customs are very different to those in the UK and reflect the fact that Morocco is an Islamic country. Always respect local traditions, customs, laws and religions. Make sure your actions do not offend, especially during the holy month of Ramadan or if you plan to visit religious areas.
Ramadan
Ramadan is a holy month for Muslims. The dates vary by year and country, next starting in February 2027. During this time, eating or drinking, swearing, smoking or chewing gum in public in the daytime may cause offence.
Get more advice when you arrive from your tour guide, hotel or business contacts, where applicable. You should also:
check opening hours of shops and restaurants
be aware that hotels and restaurants serving food or drink in fasting hours may separate you from Muslim guests, for example with screens
Read the full UK government advice
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 19 Aug 2026. Full advice
Entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Morocco’s current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Morocco set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Moroccan Consulate General in the UK.
Passport validity requirements
To enter Morocco, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 3 months after the date you arrive.
Make sure your passport is not damaged. The Moroccan authorities have denied entry to some travellers with damaged passports. Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if…
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel.
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 19 Aug 2026. Official entry requirements
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 · 2026-10-02
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, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
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 2026-10-15 19:24:31 UTC
Recent headlines
No recent national headlines were returned for Morocco. This is not evidence that conditions are quiet; check local and official sources.
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.
Calculate risk for these travel dates Compare seasonal windows →
Emergency Numbers
| Police | 19 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 15 |
| Fire | 15 |
| General emergency | 112 |
Essential local emergency phrases
Show this screen to first responders, hotel staff, or passersby if you cannot speak the local language during an emergency.
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: 44/100 (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 October 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 October 2026?
For October 2026, the baseline composite for Morocco is 44/100 (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.