Is Morocco safe for tourism?
It’s the number one question people ask me about Morocco, and here’s my response:
1. Harsh truth: Your safety unfortunately isn’t guaranteed anywhere in the world.
Things can happen in your hometown just as easily as they can in a place like Morocco. The most important thing when it comes to safety abroad is to be well-educated about where you’re traveling, understand any potential safety concerns, and be mindful of your whereabouts and belongings. You need to do this in Morocco just like you need to do it in New York City.
2. Different ≠ Dangerous
Not speaking the same language, practicing the same religion, or holding the same beliefs with people in a new culture might be intimidating for some, but it’s also a beautiful learning opportunity. I have experienced nothing but absolute kindness from the Moroccan people. We might be different in many ways, but at our deepest core, we are all human beings who want to share experiences, food, laughter, music and have our basic needs met. Moroccans are amazingly kind and generous people, and I’ll die on that sword.
3. Don’t believe everything you read on the internet.
And don’t allow the concerns of your family and friends deter you from traveling to less familiar places like Morocco. Just because a country isn’t as popular as Italy or Mexico doesn’t inherently make it more dangerous (and I’ll always argue that off the beaten path travel is the way 🙌🏻).
4. It’s okay to be a little uncomfortable while traveling.
In fact, I encourage it. It gives you perspective, it challenges you in new ways, and it changes the way you think about and see the world. So many of us have this false sense of safety in our home countries (especially the US), and we’re scared to leave our bubble for fear of the unknown.
I challenge you to do something outside of your comfort zone and see how it feels. I rarely regret it, and neither do the brave and adventurous souls who travel with me.
If you’re looking for a life-changing travel experience that is different from the norm, consider joining me in Morocco on my next group trip.