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Hello everyone, My little daughter and I will be in Agadir and I was wondering if its safe as a single mother to go out with her alone during day exploring the city. Question nr 2: I don't want to take cash with me, are ATM's available or do I need to take money and exchange at the Bank? Many thanks in advance for your kind advise.

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Agadir is safe. You can walk around but you will use your common sense like everywhere.
You can use ATM.
Check with your bank if you need to make an arrangement in advance to use your Mastro-Cirrus debit card in Morocco.
It's not a problem for a credit card but it can be one for a debit card.

Michel

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Agadir is packed with elderly European and American retirees in the winter. The city center is basically a clone of any Western city. Little old women tourists walk around and sit on the beach without fear. And yes, you will find plenty of ATMs.

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Yeah agadir is safe, i agree. And ofcourse take cash with you to change them in the bank.

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..... reading the links below should inform you and hopefully give you confidence..

http://riadzany.blogspot.ie/2011/11/guide-for-women-travelling-solo-in.html
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/forums/africa/morocco/solo-female-traveler-safety-advice?page=1
http://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2013/10/109082/experiencing-morocco-as-a-woman-traveling-alone/

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As far as I heard from my friends it is safe. I hope you will enjoy your trip.

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Many thanks all of you for your quick replies and kind advises :)

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......reading you post again..... to take up the issue of money. While there are plenty of ATM in Agadir to draw down cash, keep in mind Morocco is an old fashioned cash economy, cards only work in expensive tourist places, for cafes, taxi-drivers and small purchases cards aren't welcome, in the event of ATM's malfunctioning, have some cash to hand.

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Hello,

Yes it safe to go with your daughter to Morocco, no need for so much cash, banks everywhere and Atms...
Careful with your pocket, purses and belongnings.

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