Is Morocco a nice country?

Our overall impression walking away from Morocco is that it's a beautiful and fascinating country, but with some unique challenges for tourists. We've heard from a number of seasoned travelers that they're glad they visited Morocco, and that they don't feel the need to return particularly soon.



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Moroccans tend to avoid confrontation with foreigners as much as possible. They are extremely hospitable, and tourists are well-received throughout the kingdom. Even if an altercation with a foreigner would happen, they would try to de-escalate the situation as much as possible.

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While Morocco draws in visitors for its cities and the Saharan desert primarily, the country also has a beautiful coastline filled with stunning beaches that are perfect for a relaxing vacation.

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Morocco remains a vibrant and welcoming destination,” he said. “However, we encourage visitors to be mindful of their surroundings and exercise respect for the local communities' particular circumstances.

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Public displays of affection While you may often see people of the same sex hugging and holding hands in Morocco, this is only a sign of friendship. Public displays of affection between opposite sexes such as kissing are not allowed, while homosexuality is illegal in Morocco.

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Morocco - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution Country Summary: Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Morocco. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, and local government facilities.

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Despite Morocco's status as a middle-income country, living standards are low by international standards and have declined since the early 1990s, especially in terms of educational and medical social services.

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Morocco is an incredible destination. At times, it was trying, stressful, chaotic, and overloaded my senses, but for all the stresses of travel, it was a country where I felt out of my element and like I was truly somewhere new and different. I loved that feeling and everything else about Morocco.

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But Morocco is also a member of the Arab League - so officially belongs to both cultural spheres. While the adjective African to describe Morocco is a geographical fact, the use of Arab has also alienated many Moroccans who do not identify as such.

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One of the most popular things that Morocco is famous for is the cuisine. There are delicious cooked vegetable salads and side dishes, scrumptious soups, tantalizing tajines (stews of meat, vegetables, and fruit), the best couscous you have ever had, and tasty bread used to scoop up each mouth-watering bite.

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Morocco allows the consumption of alcohol. Alcohol must be purchased and consumed in licensed hotels, bars, and tourist areas. You can also buy alcohol in most major supermarkets. The alcohol section is usually in a separate room from the main supermarket.

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It's not as busy as the high season, so you can often get good deals on accommodations and tours, but the weather is generally more pleasant than in the peak summer heat or the chill of winter. A piece of advice: Morocco is not expensive so even if you visit during the high season, it won't really cost a lot.

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The truth is Marrakech rarely has violent crimes and when it does happen, these cases almost never target tourists. You can walk around the city with good peace of mind knowing that the chances of getting attacked or mugged are very small.

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According to the study, Morocco has a low crime rate and less terrorist threat than most European and American countries. Moreover, it is better ranked than Greece, Italy, France and the United States, which occupy respectively the 11th, 13th, 14th and 15th place of the top 20.

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Italy is a hugely popular holiday destination, with nearly 60 million tourists travelling within its borders each year. In terms of safety, Italy is a mostly safe place to travel, with tourist infrastructure and essential services readily available if anything goes wrong.

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I have been to both countries. In my opinion, Turkey is much safer and more attractive than Morocco. The heritage, architecture, food and atmosphere are more magical in Turkey.

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As of 2021, Moroccan residents abroad constituted the leading nationality of tourists travelling to Morocco, followed by French nationals. The shares occupied by these groups of travelers reached 65 percent and 13 percent, respectively. Moreover, Spain accounted for 2.7 percent of the international tourists.

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Tangier. Tangier is one of the best Morocco cities in to visit if you're looking for a friendly coastal destination. Located on the Mediterranean coast, Tangier has a rich history influenced by its Spanish and Moroccan heritage.

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Can unmarried couples sleep together in Morocco? While it is not permitted for an unmarried Moroccan couple to share a room, as non-Moroccans you won't encounter any problems (unless the establishment itself chooses not to allow it). However, public shows of affection should be kept to a minimum.

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