On one hand, crimes like harassment, stealing, and cheating are extremely common in Morocco but on the other hand, Morocco is an extremely beautiful country. But don’t worry since Morocco is not that dangerous that it cannot be visited at all. While traveling to Morocco you ought to be a little careful. Given below are some tips that will help you to travel safely in Morocco:
Don’t Travel Alone at Night
The country of Morocco is extremely beautiful at night. The night clubs, night parties, and other activities are the most beautiful part of Morocco. However, the crime ratio of Morocco does not allow a tourist to travel alone at night. While traveling alone at night in Morocco you can easily get robbed. So to see the beautiful country at night while giving prime importance to safety you are advised to travel with a group of people.
Avoid showing off expensive stuff
Displaying expensive stuff like mobile, watches, gold, gold-plated, or even artificial jewelry publically in Morocco, can get you in serious problems as the robbers can snatch it from you at the gunpoint. Even if you are obsessed with jewelry, avoid wearing it in the streets of Morocco, because safety comes first. Buy a cheap handset to use publically in Morocco and keep your expensive smartphones in your pocket.
Dress Properly
Majority of the population of Morocco is conservative Muslims. The residents of Morocco wear loose clothes with full length. Wearing skin-tight, sleeveless, or backless clothes can also cause problems. When dressed contrary to the traditional dressing style of Morocco you are likely to get extra attention, which can be subject to harassment.
Travel in groups
Traveling in a group is safer than traveling alone. While traveling to Morocco always plan a trip with a group of tourists. The larger the size of the group is the safer it will be. Traveling in group will save you from a lot of problems and will provide you with discounted packages too. If you are alone, you are likely to get robbed easily but when in a group, thieves will not even think of coming near you.
Avoid public transport
Traveling in public transport services like taxi is also very dangerous. The rider can take you easily somewhere, can snatch your stuff at gunpoint, or can ask for extra money. So to avoid all such troubles you are advised not to travel in a taxi. If any other source of transportation is not available and you have to travel in taxi then always ask for the fare before riding in, travel in group, and use a map to check whether the route taken by the rider is correct or not.
As we all agree to the fact that safety is the first priority, no matter how safe the place where you are traveling to is, always follow important safety measures and while traveling to a country that is not considered much safe like Morocco you need to be extra careful. The above-mentioned tips when followed will help to ensure your safety while being in Morocco and to enjoy your trip without worries.
