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Marrakech is visited by a great many tourists, and the UK government does not advise against travel to it. Its advice is to stay alert: petty crime such as pickpocketing and bag-snatching is common in the medina, and scams and bogus guides target visitors. The same advice states that terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in Morocco. The practical precautions are simple, and several of them depend on having a working phone: a map that loads in the souks, a way to call your riad, and a fare you can check.
This page summarises what the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) travel advice for Morocco on gov.uk, last reviewed on 19 August 2026 and read on 12 October 2026 says about safety, and what it means in practice for a visitor to Marrakech. No travel can be guaranteed safe, and this is a summary, not a replacement: read the official page before you travel, and your own government’s advice if you are not British.
What the official advice says
- Petty crime is common in tourist areas, especially in the historical districts (the medina quarters) and on beaches: pickpocketing, bag-snatching and drive-by motorcycle theft of visible jewellery and handbags.
- Violent crime is occasional. The FCDO states that criminals have used knives against tourists in street attacks, thefts and burglaries in major cities and along beaches. Its advice: avoid quiet areas, particularly after dark, and do not carry large amounts of money or valuables.
- Scams and card fraud are common, and people posing as official guides harass tourists. If you use a guide in the medina, make sure they have an official badge.
- Be cautious when asking for directions and using cash machines: aggressive begging is common.
- Terrorism. The FCDO states that terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in Morocco, that attacks could be indiscriminate, and that the authorities regularly disrupt terrorist cells. Stay aware of your surroundings and follow the advice of local authorities.
- Protests can occur in large cities, often without warning. Avoid political gatherings and demonstrations.
Is Marrakech safe for women?
The FCDO states that women may receive unwanted attention in Morocco, especially when travelling alone, and suggests considering loose-fitting clothing that covers the arms, legs and chest. Our longer guide is travelling alone in Morocco.
Is Marrakech safe at night?
The official advice is to avoid quiet areas, particularly after dark. In practice that means keeping to lit, busy streets in the medina, knowing your route back to the riad before you set off, and agreeing with the riad how to reach them if you cannot find the door. Many riads will send someone to meet you at the nearest gate if you can message them.
Taxis
The FCDO advises agreeing a fare in advance or checking that the taxi is using its meter. It also states that many taxis booked through ride-sharing applications may be unregulated and unlicensed, that the police may tell you to get out of an unlicensed taxi if they stop it, and that petit taxi drivers will often pick up other customers during the journey.
Activities and day trips
- Quad biking. Accidents involving British nationals occur frequently in resort areas. Always wear a helmet and check your insurance covers it.
- Hot air balloons. Book only through licensed tour operators.
- Hiking in the Atlas. Research the trail, hire a professional guide and carry water, sunscreen and suitable clothing.
- Earthquakes are a risk. The last major one, in 2023, killed almost 3,000 people. Read the instructions in your hotel room.
Police: 190. Ambulance and fire: 150. Gendarmerie: 177. These are the numbers listed in the FCDO advice.
Why a working connection is part of staying safe
Most of the situations above start the same way: you are lost in the medina, your phone has no data, and someone offers to show you the way. A connection of your own removes that moment.
A map that works in the souks
- Follow your own route instead of a stranger’s. See Google Maps in the Marrakech medina.
- The router goes in a bag and works wherever you walk.
Everyone stays reachable
- Up to 10 devices on one router, so the whole group has WhatsApp.
- Message the riad or your driver without hunting for WiFi.
No roaming bill, no public WiFi
- Unlimited data for €4.90 a day in total.
- A private, password-protected network for banking and bookings.
Entry rules are in Morocco entry requirements.
How to have a router delivered in Marrakech
- Book online with your dates and your address in Marrakech: riad, hotel, villa, Airbnb or Menara airport. The minimum is two days.
- We deliver it charged, any day from 08:00 to 20:00 (09:00–15:30 during Ramadan). Same-day delivery is possible subject to availability.
- Join the WiFi with the password printed on the card that comes with the router.
- We collect it at the end, in Marrakech, and the €50 deposit is released.
Details are on pocket WiFi rental in Marrakech and prices on the pricing page.
Frequently asked questions
Is Marrakech safe for tourists?
The UK government does not advise against travel to Marrakech. Its advice is to stay alert: petty crime such as pickpocketing and bag-snatching is common in the medina, scams and bogus guides target visitors, and violent crime is occasional.
Is Marrakech safe for women?
The UK government’s advice states that women may receive unwanted attention in Morocco, especially when travelling alone, and suggests loose-fitting clothing that covers the arms, legs and chest.
Is Marrakech safe at night?
The official advice is to avoid quiet areas, particularly after dark. Keep to lit, busy streets, know your route back to your riad, and make sure you can message the riad if you cannot find it.
What is the emergency number in Morocco?
Police is 190, ambulance and fire are 150, and the gendarmerie is 177, as listed in the UK government’s travel advice for Morocco.
Are taxis safe in Marrakech?
The UK government advises agreeing a fare in advance or checking the meter is on, and warns that many taxis booked through ride-sharing applications may be unregulated and unlicensed.
Do I need internet to get around Marrakech safely?
It helps. A map that loads in the medina and a way to message your riad remove the moments when visitors accept help from strangers. A pocket WiFi router gives the whole group unlimited data for €4.90 a day.
Maps and messages for the whole group in Marrakech
€4.90 per day · unlimited data · up to 10 devices · free delivery and collection at your riad, hotel or Menara airport
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Sources. Safety, crime, taxis, activities and emergency numbers: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) travel advice for Morocco on gov.uk, last reviewed on 19 August 2026 and read on 12 October 2026 (“Safety and security” and “Getting help” sections). This page is a summary: read the full official advice before you travel. Our prices are our published rates on 12 October 2026.
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