Casablanca Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (40/100)
Is Casablanca safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Casablanca scores 40/100 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 GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Natural disasters (score 20)
Government advisory (score 40)
September 27, 2026
Casablanca, Morocco has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 40 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is government advisory at 40/100; the lowest-rated category is natural disasters at 20/100; last updated September 27, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the Morocco travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Casablanca currently sits at 40/100 on our composite travel-risk index, which puts it in the moderate-risk tier. Most travelers will be fine with normal precautions, but a few categories below score high enough that planning matters. The highest-rated risk category for Casablanca is government advisory (40/100), and the lowest is natural disasters (20/100). This page was last updated on September 27, 2026; the baseline category scores reflect analytical indicators, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
Driven by: security (55/100) and crime and scams (25/100).
A score of 40 is higher than the scores of 52% of the 241 countries we cover.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 15, 2026
Casablanca, Morocco currently maintains a moderate baseline risk composite score of 40 out of 100 with a US State Department advisory level 2. Travelers should also 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
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- Government advisory (score 40/100): Read your country's current official advisory within 7 days of travel. Register with your embassy on arrival if available.
- Transport safety (score 35/100): Use the safest available transit. For high-risk routes, prefer reputable carriers and avoid late-night driving.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Day vs Night Safety in Casablanca
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Daytime conditions are generally secure along major corridors and commercial districts. Keep bags zipped and avoid displaying high-value items openly.
Risk levels elevate noticeably after dark outside main central zones. Avoid walking alone through unlit parks, alleys, or quiet transit stations; favor pre-booked door-to-door transport.
Safety by Traveler Type in Casablanca
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Casablanca for solo travelers (Crime 35/100 · Transport 35/100), women traveling solo (Crime 35/100), families with children (Health 25/100 · Natural disaster 20/100), older travelers (Health 25/100 · Transport 35/100), business travelers (Digital 30/100 · Money 35/100 · Transport 35/100) and lgbtq+ travelers (Advisory 40/100 · Political 35/100): these scores sit in the low-to-moderate range, so standard precautions apply. Local laws affecting LGBTQ+ travelers and gender-specific incident rates are not captured in our scores; check your government's travel guidance.
Score layers
Safety categories
Source: Grounded open data research & citations
Quick facts
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | medium |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | medium |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last updated | September 27, 2026 |
Live conditions in Casablanca
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Today's weather
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Casablanca, Morocco
| Today's high / low | 25.9°C / 17.1°C | Wind now / max | 4 km/h / 10.3 km/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humidity | 88% | Precipitation today | 0 mm · 0% chance |
| UV (max today) | 5.5 | Sunrise / Sunset | 07:35 / 18:55 |
Source: Open-Meteo (free public weather API) · fetched 2026-10-16 03:18:47 UTC · cached
Air quality
Air Quality
Moderate
| PM2.5 / PM10 | 19.9 / 32.1 µg/m³ | O₃ / NO₂ | 31 / 17.4 µg/m³ |
|---|
Source: Open-Meteo Air Quality · fetched 2026-10-16 03:18:47 UTC · cached
Official travel advisory
Level 2 · Exercise Increased Caution
Morocco - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Natural hazard calendar & history
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Most flood events within 100 km of Casablanca happened in December (1 of 1 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Morocco travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Morocco entry requirements.
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
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Casablanca
The most weather-stable two-month window for Casablanca is April–May, when typical daily temperatures run from about 12°C to 24°C and monthly rain averages 23 mm.
No threshold-level heat, cold, wind, or cyclone flag appears in the stored normals; November is the wettest typical month at about 56 mm.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 7, 2026.
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Practical safety map
Safety infrastructure nearby in Casablanca
Casablanca has 10 hospitals, 10 police stations, 5 embassies, 10 pharmacies and 1 fire stations within 7 km of the city center in the latest OpenStreetMap extract.
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Facility list (works without JavaScript)
- Hospital: Ajial Hôpital Pédiatrique
- Hospital: Avicenne ابن سينا
- Hospital: Centre de Santé Derb el Kheir
- Hospital: Centre Hospitalier Préfectoral de Ben M'Sick
- Hospital: Hôpital Bouafi
- Hospital: Hôpital Sekkat
- Hospital: Hôpital Sidi Othmane
- Hospital: Hôpital Sidi Othmane
- Hospital: Kiné oum & co
- Hospital: Polyclinique CNSS
- Police: Unnamed police
- Police: Unnamed police
- Police: 21
- Police: 25
- Police: 4éme Arrondissement
- Police: commissariat de police ain chock مخفر الشرطة عين الشق
- Police: Gendarmerie Royale (2 mars)
- Police: Police Tramway
- Police: Préfecture de Police
- Police: بوليس درب ميلان
- Embassy: Consulat Des Pays-Bas
- Embassy: Consulat honoraire du Mali
- Embassy: Consulat Mauritanie
- Embassy: Consulate General of the Philippines
- Embassy: Russian Consulate
- Pharmacy: Unnamed pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Unnamed pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Unnamed pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie Al Andalib
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie Al Irchad
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie Aman
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie Chaab
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie des Urgences
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie Goumri
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie Khouloud
- Fire station: Unnamed fire station
Map and facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Locations can be incomplete or outdated; confirm before relying on them. See this destination’s numbers or browse emergency numbers by country.
Emergency numbers (Morocco)
| Police | 19 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 15 |
| Fire | 15 |
| General | 112 |
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Essential local emergency phrases
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Medical access
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | medium |
| Emergency response | medium |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | medium |
Healthcare facilities and basic medical needs are available across the city's commercial hubs, though specific details regarding advanced treatments or English-speaking medical personnel are not extensively documented in the sources. Tap water is noted as chlorinated and safe downtown.
Common scam patterns
- Hassan II Mosque Ticket Scams & Unofficial Guides. Tourists exploring the old medina near the Hassan II Mosque are frequently approached by self-appointed guides who offer fake tickets or commission-based tours. These unofficial individuals may try to overcharge visitors or lead them into unwanted shops. Tip: Only purchase tickets directly from official ticket counters and politely decline offers from self-appointed street guides.
- Taxi Overcharging and Transport Fare Traps. Unaware travelers taking urban red taxis or intercity white taxis can encounter fare manipulation or drivers who refuse to use the meter. Some rogue drivers may also attempt minor financial tricks or take unnecessarily long routes. Tip: Insist that the driver turns on the meter before the journey begins or agree firmly on a fare beforehand.
Area notes
- Maarif. Upscale shopping district with modern amenities, good lighting, and regular police presence.
- Gauthier. Business and residential area with French colonial architecture, well-maintained infrastructure, and considered one of the safer neighborhoods.
- Ain Diab. An area requiring moderate caution where visitors should remain alert, particularly at night.
Nearest embassies & consulates
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 31 → 40 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| May 15, 2026 | — → 31 | moderate | Data update Editorial baseline 2026-05-14 (round 2: Numbeo + WHO + State Dept + GPI + EPI references) |
Every editorial change to Casablanca's composite score is logged here, with the source and reason for the change. Live data overlays (weather, advisories, disaster alerts, news) refresh continuously on their own cadences and are not recorded as score changes — see the Live conditions section above for current overlay state.
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Transparency & Sources
We document the baseline sources, coverage scope, and data inputs for this destination below.
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Casablanca
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Casablanca, from US, UK and Canadian advisories, INFORM, World Bank, UCDP, CDC, GDACS, USGS and OpenStreetMap
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
Baseline scope
- Category scores represent an analytical baseline, updated from official feeds and public records.
Coverage notes
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
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