The magnitude 7.2 quake, Morocco's deadliest in more than 60 years, struck in the High Atlas mountains late on Friday night. Most of the deaths occurred in mountainous areas outside Marrakech, the Morocco ranks 74th on the 2022 Global Peace Index, which determines the safety and peacefulness of all the world’s countries. This means that Morocco is safer than 90 or so global countries. Morocco doesn’t have guns and is an Islamic country, meaning alcohol and illicit drugs are quite rare. 2. Many more Jews wear the distinctive kippa (yarmulke) than just Hasids. But as far as the original question, I know many Jews who have visited Morocco, and there were no problems other than those typical of tourism where the infrastructure is shaky and poverty beyond what they were used to. – Andrew Lazarus. Much is it close to propaganda, and not a place you will find truth. Morocco is a safe holiday destination, with thousands of tourists coming every year. Your itinerary sounds very good as it is; you should follow through with your plans. Enjoy your Moroccan holiday! Report inappropriate content. Khamlia. In my experience – yes, Marrakech is fairly safe for female tourists travelling alone. Providing you stay aware and practice all the usual precautions that as women, we have to use everywhere, you should be no less safe in Morocco than you are anywhere else in the world. Go, see and be seen! Article 489 of the Penal Code of Morocco criminalises "lewd or unnatural acts with an individual of the same sex". [3] Same-sex sexual activity is illegal in Morocco and can be punished with anything from three to five years' imprisonment and a fine of 1,200 dirhams. [4] [5] The Moroccan government uses the law as a way to police members of the 3. Dress conservatively — Morocco is a conservative Muslim country and it’s not appropriate to wear skimpy clothing. While there is no hard dress code, keep your arms, shoulders, and legs covered (especially if you are a woman) to avoid any unwanted attention and conform to local norms. The good news is that Morocco’s safety status was upgraded to level 1 in early 2018, indicating that it is now safe to fly to the country and that visitors can exercise normal caution while there. If you’re still nervous about going to Morocco, here are some suggestions to help you have a safe and secure visit. oQtR.