Is It Safe to Travel to Morocco in 2026?
Morocco - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Last updated: · Source: U.S. Department of State
Morocco, officially the Kingdom of Morocco, is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa. It has coastlines on the Mediterranean Sea to the north and the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and has land borders with Algeria to the east, and the disputed territory of Western Sahara to the south, occupied by Morocco since 1975.
Is It Safe to Travel to Morocco in 2026?
Morocco is currently rated Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution by the U.S. Department of State. Exercise increased caution in Morocco due to terrorism. Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Morocco, targeting tourist locations and transportation hubs.
Key concerns cited in the advisory:
- terrorism
The overall security situation has been worsening recently. Contributing factors: Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Morocco, targeting tourist locations and transportation hubs., Terrorists may attack with little or no warning..
Traveler Impact
Solo travelers face heightened risks of terrorism, particularly in tourist areas and transportation hubs, necessitating vigilance and avoidance of crowded places.
Business travelers may encounter operational disruptions due to potential terrorist threats, but major cities have reliable infrastructure and services.
Families with children should be cautious due to the risk of terrorism targeting public spaces, which could endanger children's safety in crowded areas.
Remote workers can find decent connectivity in urban areas, but should remain aware of the security situation and avoid remote locations.
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of State, the CDC, the World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators, and Freedom House. All sources are updated regularly and cross-referenced to provide a composite safety picture for Morocco.
▶Safety and Stability Ratings
Threat Severity (0-10 scale)
Morocco has an overall threat severity of 3.9 out of 10. Crime risk is rated 4.0/10, terrorism risk 6.0/10, and kidnapping risk 0.0/10.
Governance Indicators (World Bank, percentile)
Political Stability▶
Measures the likelihood that the government will be destabilized or overthrown by unconstitutional or violent means, including politically-motivated violence and terrorism. Higher percentile means greater stability.
Rule of Law▶
Captures perceptions of the extent to which agents have confidence in and abide by the rules of society, including the quality of contract enforcement, property rights, the police, and the courts, as well as the likelihood of crime and violence.
Control of Corruption▶
Captures perceptions of the extent to which public power is exercised for private gain, including both petty and grand forms of corruption, as well as capture of the state by elites and private interests.
Government Effectiveness▶
Captures perceptions of the quality of public services, the quality of the civil service and the degree of its independence from political pressures, the quality of policy formulation and implementation, and the credibility of the government's commitment to such policies.
Regulatory Quality▶
Captures perceptions of the ability of the government to formulate and implement sound policies and regulations that permit and promote private sector development.
Voice & Accountability▶
Captures perceptions of the extent to which a country's citizens are able to participate in selecting their government, as well as freedom of expression, freedom of association, and a free media.
Data from World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators (2023).
Freedom Status: Partly Free — scored 37/100 by Freedom House (2024). View full freedom profile →
▶Entry Requirements and Health
Entry Information
Visa
Check embassy for details
Currency
Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Language
Arabic / Berber
Vaccinations
Recommended:
Active health notices:
- watchRabies in Morocco: A case of rabies has been reported in a traveler from Morocco. Travelers potentially exposed to rabies in Morocco should immediately seek medical care.
- alertGlobal Measles: 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.
Vaccination data sourced from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Consult a travel health professional before your trip.
Common Questions About Traveling to Morocco
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More Morocco Data
Partly Free — 37/100 on the Freedom House index.
Governance indicators including rule of law, corruption control, and regulatory quality.
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