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Is Casablanca safe? An honest guide for visitors
Short answer
Casablanca is reasonably safe for visitors who take big-city precautions. The realistic risks are pickpocketing, bag and phone snatching, hustlers and chaotic traffic; violent crime against tourists is not common, and the main sights are busy and well policed.
The real risks
Phone and bag snatching
Thieves on scooters sometimes grab phones and bags, especially on the corniche and in the centre. Keep phones away from the kerb and bags across your body.
Pickpocketing
Crowded areas such as the medina, the Marché Central, trams and stations. Keep valuables in front pockets.
Hustlers and fake guides
Unofficial guides may offer to show you the medina or the mosque; use the mosque's official tours and politely decline.
Taxi overcharging
Some drivers refuse to use the meter, especially at stations and at night. Agree or insist before you start.
Traffic
Driving is aggressive and pedestrians rarely have priority. Cross carefully and use the tram stops' crossings.
Terrorism
Morocco has a general threat of terrorism, as noted by governments; security is visible at major sites. Follow official advice.
Areas and times to take care
The centre, Gauthier, Maarif, the Habous quarter and the corniche are fine for visitors during the day and evening. The Old Medina is safe by day but quiet and dark at night, so avoid wandering its alleys late. Be careful on the darker stretches of the corniche late at night and around the main stations after dark.
Getting around safely
Use the tram, which is safe and cheap, and metered red petit taxis for short trips; Careem and inDrive apps also work. Grand taxis to and from the airport use fixed prices. Trains (ONCF) to Rabat and Marrakech are safe and comfortable. Avoid unlicensed drivers at the airport.
Solo and women travellers
Solo women can travel in Casablanca, but should expect some catcalling and unwanted attention, especially in the medina and quieter streets. Dressing modestly (shoulders and knees covered) helps, as does walking confidently and ignoring comments. Use taxis or ride-hailing at night, sit in the back, and choose accommodation in Gauthier or Maarif. Harassment is illegal and can be reported to police on 19.
Health, water and heat
Tap water is treated and generally safe in Casablanca, but many visitors stick to bottled water to avoid stomach upsets. Eat freshly cooked food and peel fruit. The climate is mild year-round, around 17–27°C, but the sun is strong. Private clinics are good; travel insurance is recommended.
Official travel advice
Check your government's advice before you travel — it is updated when things change.
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Common questions
Is Casablanca safe for tourists?
Reasonably safe with normal precautions. Watch for phone snatching, pickpockets and taxi overcharging.
Is it safe to walk in Casablanca at night?
The centre, Gauthier and Maarif are busy in the evening. Avoid empty medina alleys and dark stretches of the corniche late, and take a taxi.
Is Casablanca safe for solo women?
Yes with care. Expect some catcalling, dress modestly and use taxis or ride-hailing at night.