Morocco safe for girl traveling alone?

Well Morocco is one of the best places to go if you want to travel to a muslim country it's alot more liberal than some of the rest.

The only concern about you looking Moroccan is with hotels...They may assume your a Moroccan girl, So why isn't she accompanied? Just correct them & show them documents if need be.

Otherwise it will work to your advantage...because blondes & redheads get the most attention.

~Tips~

If you feel safer walking around with someone then I suggest that cause it is safer but if you are walking around by yourself take these precautions.

•Dont wear belly tops, hot pants, mini skirts etc If you do even though it's hot, Morocco is an Islamic country & they will see you as being provocative..you may even offend some....Please dont wear a scarf if your not muslim...Believe me it wont help with unwanted attention.

•Dont carry too much money on you & put it in your belt or somewhere else accessible but to hard for a pick pocket to grab.

•Being a tourist and a girl there is NO way you won't recieve unwanted attention...wear dark sunglasses while walking around so you dont make eye contact...because some guys will take this as an invitation to speak to you...If they do speak to calmy & politely say: No, I am in a rush, thank u.

•Dont stay out after 8pm.

•Dont drink tap water!! only bottled & even then I recommend boiling it as some poor shopkeapers fill the bottles with half tap water. There are certain minerals that are unkown to toxic to a foreigner's stomach..Moroccans have developed an immunity to them & were usually sick at some point as children...Thats why so many tourists in Morocco get diahrea & other nasty symptoms while on holiday :(

•Morocco is a poor country don't flash things like ipod's around...annoying I know, but would you rather it grabed off you in the street?

•Alot of Moroccans understand English...but make sure you learn some important words & phrases in Moroccan arabic as it will help loads.

•Remain calm on the street walk confidently...If your nervous it shows!

•Have somebody pick you up at the airport when you arrive and /train stations etc.

And lastly enjoy yourself...MOST Moroccans are lovely people : )

Hi, I traveled to Morocco, alone, a few months ago at the spur of the moment and was absolutely FINE! I didn't know a sole and ended up meeting some of the most fabulous people from all over the world during my stay. We're all still in contact now. I was there for two weeks and was approached by two men on the street on two different occasions. (With other offers of camels, etc., to my Dad for my hand in marriage from some shop owners - which was fun....). No biggie though. It was truly tame compared to what I deal with here in the States.

I can honestly say I travel a lot, and have NEVER felt more safe and respected anywhere than I did while in Morocco. (Probably because the locals, pretty much, ignored me. LOL)

I must also tell you that I am really big on respecting the culture of whatever country I'm visiting.

I, typically, find the people of the "host" country very receptive/respectful if you extend them that same courtesy.

Be educated, open minded, prepared, smart, safe, and Go Explore the World!

I traveled alone twice to Morocco, to cities like Casablanca and Laayoune and Rabat. I had no problems, sometimes I wore traditional clothing other times I wore jeans , but always was aware of where I was and what establishements I entered. I also went to the Mosques twice. Besides wearing conservative clothing It's important to act responsibly and avoid businesses where women are not allowed, such as billard rooms where they play pool, and don't enter a cemetery, since this is off limits to non muslims.

First, read a book on Morocco - it is in North Africa. Go to Amazon.com and look up the book Culture Shock! Morocco - it's the best book out there to understand the country in a short amount of time. You will also want to get a travel guide book as culture shock has more to do with living there or understanding the culture than vacationing.

Those rules you are afraid of do not exist in Morocco but I can assure you that even if you look Moroccan you will probably be noticed as a foreigner. You wear your clothes a certain way (I'm not even talking about being modest or not...just the styles are somewhat different). You probably make eye contact more than they do, you don't speak the language etc.

Morocco is a VERY safe country but it really depends on how smart a traveler you are. If you have never been outside the US AT ALL I don't suggest Morocco being the first place you go.

Read the books I suggested and come back here and ask some more questions. Morocco is a lovely country but even more lovely if you understand it a bit more!!!!!!!!!! You'll love it!

I have been to tangers in morocco and it is nothing like that. They are all very welcoming, and they dont impose veils or anything on you- they dont all wear them! But i would recommend going on a coach tour, unless u speak fluent arabic or french, also it is hard to navigate. Hope that helps.

umm.... morocco is not in the middle east! why would you want to travel somewhere that you obviously know NOTHING about? To suggest that you may get killed or punished for being alone or not wearing a "veil" is very presumptuous and ignorant! If you have such a close-minded and negative view of muslim countries, then why would you want to go?

DON T BE SCARED NOTHING OF THAT CAN HAPPEN

YOU JUST NEED TO DREESS UP NORMALLY DON T SHOW MUCH SKIN AND DON T WORRY

No, you should have a male relative with you at all times. Unless you want guys harassing you non stop

GO FOR IT!!!!!Female travelers in Morocco will get their fair share of comments and whistles but it's not an unsafe country to travel in. Ignore the comments and you'll be left alone within minutes, as long as you're not wearing a tanktop and/or mini skirt. Ask a local woman to take you to a Hammam, it's a wonderful place to meet women and chat (although less women speak French than men). Don't wander around cities alone after 10pm or so, unless it's still crowded with regular families

Personal safety is the number one concern women have when they're planning a trip to Africa. But if you follow some basic precautions, you should be ok. Thousands of women travel alone in Africa and The Middle east each year and have a great time. Anyhow traveling alone is a bit of a misnomer since you'll be meeting people everywhere you go

How to Deal With Unwanted Sexual Attention

Women traveling alone in Africa will likely experience some harassment from men but it's usually more annoying than dangerous. The basic problem lies in the fact that local women will rarely travel alone, it's just not culturally acceptable So along with Hollywood movies and scantily clad western female tourists on the beaches, the idea that western women are "loose" is quite pervasive.

Basic rules:

Ignore cat calls, tsskkss's, whistles and anything else thrown at you verbally by bored men.

Wear sunglasses to avoid direct eye contact with men.

Respect the culture you are in.

Dress conservatively. This is very important in Muslim countries if you want to avoid extra hassle. No mini skirts, shorts, tank tops or tight shirts.

Don't go out on your own at night.

Say you are married and carry a photo of your 'husband' with you.

If you feel you are being harrassed or followed, walk into a shop or hotel and ask for help.

If you are lost ask directions from a woman or family.

Make a scene if you are groped or pinched and shame the person publicly. A shout will usually do the trick.

Stay in a hotel where you can lock your door at night. Family hotels are often the most comfortable for women traveling on their own.

Female Health Issues

Bring your own feminine hygene products with you. Sanitary towels with belt loops were still the only product on the shelf in Malawi during the 1990's, so even if it's available it may be very old fashioned. Most major towns will have supplies but you pobably won't have a lot of choice and they'll be very expensive.

Other medical supplies you should pack include a couple of treatments for UTI's and yeast infections. If you are on the pill, bring enough to last your whole trip. Remember that a bout of diarrhea or vomiting will render the pill ineffective, so be careful.

If you are pregnant and traveling, or find out you are pregnant while traveling, head to the capital to find the best hospital for regular check ups. Your embassy staff or the local expatriate network will help you find one.

well you better walk with a friend

just for the begining