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Safety
Countrywide advisory (Government of Canada)
Exercise increased cautionExercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories) Regional advisories apply; see the source for zone-level detail.
Source: Government of Canada · Verified 2026-07-26
Major Cities and Tourist Circuits (Marrakech, Fez, Essaouira, Casablanca)
Exercise normal precautionsWell-developed tourist infrastructure with heavy police presence and established safety measures.
Source: UK FCDO · Verified 2026-07-06
Atlantic Coast and Beach Towns
Exercise normal precautionsBeach resorts and coastal towns are safe with standard beach/holiday precautions.
Source: UK FCDO · Verified 2026-07-06
Atlas Mountains and Southern Desert
Exercise normal precautionsMountain trekking and southern oases are safe; organized tours are standard.
Source: UK FCDO · Verified 2026-07-06
Northern Border Regions (Rif Mountains, Ceuta/Melilla)
Exercise increased cautionRif region historically associated with cannabis cultivation; generally safe for tourists but police presence is visible.
Avoid: Avoid displaying valuables; avoid isolated mountain trails without guides.
Source: UK FCDO · Verified 2026-07-06
5 zones rated separately against Government of Canada, UK FCDO. Oldest check on this page: 6 July 2026.
Emergency Contacts
National Police
police
Emergency Ambulance
ambulance
Fire Brigade
fire
Cheikh Zaid Hospital
hospital · Rabat