Tangier Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (43/100)
Is Tangier safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Tangier scores 43/100 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
Tangier, Morocco has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 43 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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Tangier currently sits at 43/100 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 Tangier 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 natural hazards (48/100).
A score of 43 is higher than the scores of 56% of the 241 countries we cover.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 15, 2026
Tangier, Morocco holds a baseline composite risk score of 43 out of 100, indicating moderate risk. Travelers should refer to the US State Department Level 2 advisory and the Level 1 Global Dengue CDC health notice for current guidance.
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
What should I do now?
- Run a real assessment. Open the calculator for live data (weather, advisory, news) layered onto this baseline.
- Transport safety (score 40/100): Use the safest available transit. For high-risk routes, prefer reputable carriers and avoid late-night driving.
- 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.
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Day vs Night Safety in Tangier
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 Tangier
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Tangier for solo travelers (Crime 35/100 · Transport 40/100), women traveling solo (Crime 35/100), families with children (Health 30/100 · Natural disaster 20/100), older travelers (Health 30/100 · Transport 40/100), business travelers (Digital 30/100 · Money 45/100 · Transport 40/100) and lgbtq+ travelers (Advisory 40/100 · Political 25/100): 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 | low |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | high |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last updated | September 27, 2026 |
Live conditions in Tangier
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
⛅ Partly cloudy
Tangier, Morocco
| Today's high / low | 28°C / 20.7°C | Wind now / max | 14.1 km/h / 16.2 km/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humidity | 82% | Precipitation today | 0 mm · 2% chance |
| UV (max today) | 5.3 | Sunrise / Sunset | 07:30 / 18:46 |
Source: Open-Meteo (free public weather API) · fetched 2026-10-16 03:20:06 UTC · cached
Air quality
Air Quality
Good
| PM2.5 / PM10 | 9.3 / 21 µg/m³ | O₃ / NO₂ | 92 / 2.9 µg/m³ |
|---|
Source: Open-Meteo Air Quality · fetched 2026-10-16 03:20:06 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 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| Wildfires | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Most flood events within 100 km of Tangier happened in January (3 of 7 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 Tangier
The most weather-stable two-month window for Tangier is May–June, when typical daily temperatures run from about 14°C to 26°C and monthly rain averages 22 mm.
No threshold-level heat, cold, wind, or cyclone flag appears in the stored normals; November is the wettest typical month at about 103 mm.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 16, 2026.
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Practical safety map
Safety infrastructure nearby in Tangier
Tangier has 10 hospitals, 10 police stations, 2 embassies and 10 pharmacies within 7 km of the city center in the latest OpenStreetMap extract.
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Facility list (works without JavaScript)
- Hospital: APEX Dental Clinic
- Hospital: Centre de Santé Said Noussairi
- Hospital: Clinique Riad Marshan
- Hospital: Clinique Tingis
- Hospital: Croissant Rouge
- Hospital: hôpital al kortobi
- Hospital: Hôpital Espagnol
- Hospital: Hopital Italien المستشفى الإيطالي
- Hospital: International Clinic of Tangier
- Hospital: مصحة الرازي
- Police: Unnamed police
- Police: Unnamed police
- Police: Unnamed police
- Police: Unnamed police
- Police: Unnamed police
- Police: Arrondissement
- Police: central policia 5
- Police: Direction Generale de la Surete Nationale - Prefecture de Police Tanger
- Police: Police Bni Makada
- Police: Post Castilla
- Embassy: Consulado General de Espana
- Embassy: Consulate General of France
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie Al Andalous صيدلية الأندلس
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie De La Plage صيدلية الشاطئ
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie delivre07
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie du Lycée صيدلية الليسي
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie Granada صيدلية غرناطة
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie Jade صيدلية جاد
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie les Palmiers صيدلية النخيل
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie Metioui صيدلية المتيوي
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie Tarik Ben Ziad صيدلية طارق بن زياد
- Pharmacy: صيدلية اليسر
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 |
Specific medical facility access, emergency response capabilities, and English-speaking care details are not provided in the current sources.
Common scam patterns
- Credit Card Fraud and Double-Charging. Travelers may encounter double-charging on credit cards or fraudulent charges when making purchases. Always keep a close eye on your card during transactions. Tip: Verify all amounts before entering a PIN and monitor your bank statements closely.
- Product Substitution. Dishonest merchants may swap out items you have purchased for lower-quality goods before packing them up. Inspect your final items carefully before leaving the shop. Tip: Keep your purchased items in sight throughout the wrapping and packaging process.
Area notes
- Medina. The maze-like Medina spills down the slope from the Kasbah, featuring vibrant souks and bazaars.
- Kasbah. The perched Kasbah offers architectural treasures and overlooks the medina and the bay.
Nearest embassies & consulates
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 34 → 43 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
Every editorial change to Tangier'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 Tangier
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Tangier, 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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