Solo female in Morocco

Please see the various postings on this topic over the past few months. Most women say go, have fun, and you won't have any serious problems. A few, however, have reported unpleasant experiences.

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Treeofthorns, your handle really suits you. You mate are a prickly prick!
This aussie girl is 20 years old and apprehensive and asking for advice.
As Marocfan suggested Catherine, look on TT under the Marocco heading and there are lots of posts about this very question.

Fairdinkum you get some walleys!

Good Luck.

When do you plan on being in Morocco Ozchick..?

Hmm. Places I don't like to go by myself...

The Fez medina? Fez in general?

I'm not joking. That's probably the only place where I get serious gropy harassment. Marrakech would be the same except for the fact that they're just so used to tourists at this point. You probably won't even get a second look there, or in Casa/Rabat. I also wouldn't bother with Tangier - it isn't fun alone.

Fes and its Medina are perfectly OK, and among the most beautiful places in Morroco and in the world. it's far less touristy than Marrakech buit you'll still spend your times crosisng path of other tourists there, in perfect safety. People may be annying but they mainly target people looking like big tourists. However I'd not recommend going inside the Medina after dark.

Hi there

ive just left Morocco and personally i wouldnt recommend the trip on your own, I did have a travel buddy which i found on Thorntree (both of us are older than 30) which i was very thankful for. Both of us had travelled before but even we were a bit shocked as thier intermidating behaviour

Make sure you dress appropriately
Dont stay anywhere where its too far out and youll have to walk home on your own / dont go wandering on your own at night
Keep away from gangs of boys (we had problems in Agadir with these)

Please try the trip on your own, dont want to put you off as Morocco is beautiful, but just have a back up plan in case you feel that you not enjoying the trip
I found the South, eg, Tiznit, Tafarouk very friendly

heres my email address if you want any more info annagoncalves1@hotmail.com

Enjoy the trip!

Hi ozchick7, I've only been to Marrakech and Essaouira on my own for a couple of days, and found it okay.
Felt safe all the time, some hassle, but no serious harassment.

Most of the people are really friendly, helpful, and with a good humour.
Walking around and eating out alone is never a problem. I was also out on my own in the evenings and felt safe (the streets are lively until midnight), but I avoided deserted areas and stayed in centrally located Riads.

In particular Essaouira was very relaxed. Great beach, and no hassle.

Just dress modestly (a normal T-Shirt and Jeans will do, no need to cover-up, as you see pretty many young Morrocon women without scarf and in tight jeans and tops).

There were some situations where I had to be firm. That is when a certain type of young man approached me and started talking and talking (they usually intend to guide you for money or to talk you into some shop) - hard to get rid of them.
If ignoring does not work, then start raising your voice to get the attention of other people, they will immediately help you.

Also many of the young men will greet you with "cava, mademoiselle" which can be easily ignored, an answer is not expected.

I passed through Agadir with the (Moroccan) brother of a friend of mine. We were repeatedly stopped and separately questioned by the police about our relationship - I think the police thought he was either harassing me or working as a faux guide. We went all over the south together, but Agadir was the only place we got this treatment.