Girl backpacking in Morocco alone

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blokefella

Ignore all the idiots telling you not to go,I doubt they even know where it is exactly.

You;ll be fine.You may get a bit of unwanted attention in parts.But just follow the same precautions you would at home and dress conservatively.

There are plenty of backpackers/tourists in Morocco.Its not iraq.

Scent of a Man

Its ok,dont listen to other people who say that its a muslim country and its not safe,it doesnt have to do with religion I think,its not really dangerous,Im Moroccan flesh and blood,but I would recommend not to walk alone in EMPTY streets as we have some jerks over here like everywhere,also some men here can be dump when seeing an outsider,the best way is ignore them,so other than this you would be fine and you would enjot it.
Good luck in Moorish Morocco.

~~âˆžÂ§arah TâˆžÂ©~~

Wow you got some seriously crazy answers about it being against the law or not allowing that....ROFL that could not be farther from the truth.

Personally I think it is a bad idea to backpack alone whether you are a man or a woman. All around a bad idea no matter what country you are in.

If you choose to do this trip alone than keep your traveling to daylight hours, make sure you're in a city by night. I wouldn't worry about checking the cities out at night, in my opinion you are pretty safe but night hours in any country bring out some creeps. If someone bothers you just be firm in your tone of voice and tell them to back the hell off and they likely will.

Depending on what cities you are in ppl are up late. Unless you are wandering the streets past midnight you won't be alone, there are usually plenty of ppl around that if anyone by chance does start to bug you there will be someone else to tell the person to back off.

Living here in Morocco I can tell you I have NEVER had a problem. I have never felt unsafe when on my own.

Sarah S

You will be fine like the other guy said it is not Iraq!

I agree with sarah about some crazy answers especially it being against the law.

princess_mimi

NOPE i wouldn't risk it by yourself to be honest. I think that if you are know yourself that you are not street-smart then other people will pick up on this and i really would no twant to risk it. I know it's a bit of a cliche but you you know that people are always like 'it would never happen to me'well it has got to happen to somebody and don't let it be you. I mean kidnap/rape...stuff like that by the way.

Good luck though. I'm jealous cos i'd love to have travlled europe.

x

Mr BEAN

...omg has anyone been there...i was there in july i suggest going in june to july when many europeans r vacationing alot of french go their for vacation if u know french because everyone speaks it u will be fine just dont dress in short shorts. i think it might depend where u go im half native Moroccan /the berber tribe/ when i was on tribal grounds they r very conservative. I suggest going to tourest areas like agadir and Casablanca

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First of all,its not safe walking in the night in ANY foreign country anyway!
so to all the ignorant people who are bringing religion to this, is just,well,plain ignorant.

Morocco is such a beautiful and friendly country, but its not safe walking alone at night in an unknown place anywhere.
Maybe you could join with one of those tour group trips someone suggested above.

have fun!

Nadia E

SOME REALLY SAID THE MOST STUPID THINGS I DON'T WHAT IS THAT IDEA THEY HAVE ABOUT MY COUNTRY MY HUSBAND TOO WAS AFRAID OF GETTING KIDNAPPED AND THINGS LIKE THAT BUT THAT REALLY DOESN'T HAPPEN JUST PUT AN ANNOUNCE OR STH SEE IF SOMEONE IS READY TO COME WITH IT IS BETTER TO BE WITH SOMEONE AND IT IS BETTER TO COME IN SUMMER WHEN IT IS MORE LIKELY TO MEET OTHER PPL FROM UR COUNTRY AND DON'T LISTEN TO WHAT THEY SAY THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT MOROCCO ISN'T A JUNGLE

Birdie

"not particularly street smart, relatively dopey" That's a recipe for disaster. I think you may have trouble traveling in your own back yard.

cazfoster72

Their are some weird answers stating you wont be able to do it, because it is a muslim country. This is incorrect. Morocco is pretty much an ideal country to go to, if you are back packing. Lots of sights, smells, cheap places to stay. Yes unwanted attention is something you would probably get, but just keep on walking by, it is short lived attention.
I went to Marrakech this year, and I have to be honest it was not for me, but that doesnt mean someone else wouldnt love it, i saw the potential. Go, have a great time, take a load of photos.

K'Tumble

Well my mum's friend went backpacking all over the world on her own and settled in a few places for several months etc. and she was ok - she did have some VERY scary experiences, example a man sort of held her captive and wouldn't let her go for days. I don't think he abused her in any way but he just made her live with him.. it sounded weird and scary.

She ended up finding a boyfriend in Thailand and having a kid, then coming back here with the kid (leaving the guy over there, they split up)

tonyinspain

no not at all check this site
http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travelling-and-living-overseas/travel-advice-by-country/middle-east-north-africa/morocco

D*Kat

Don't listen to some of the crazy answers you've got above. You should be FINE just take some precautions.

- Try to dress moderately. Don't wear belly tops, loud jewellery, tight stuff.

-Learn some basic French or Arabic words. It does come in handy!

-Stay on the main roads, try not to wander off. And if you would feel more comfortable hire a tour guide. Try not to respond to wolf whistles from men or stuff like that..I can tell you it can be particularily bad in main cities like Marrakech.

- Bring some loose change to give small tips, it's polite...don't give money to kids or beggars because you might attract more. Bring a bag of candy for kids.

- Don't go out after 9pm unless accompanied by a man. So basically don't go out after 9pm in your case..

- Lock your hotel room door & keep your valuables safe.

- Don't worry 2 much & have fun!

whitney

There are some places I would travel alone, Morocco is not one of them. I strongly would not recommend it. The men there seem to be starved of women. The never leave you alone. Can you imagine I went there with another female and the attention was unbelievable. They follow you and never take no for an answer. Some times they seem genuine but they trick you. I haven't the time or space on here to tell you all the stories. Wait and try your hardest to find someone to go with. I found it a struggle travelling with another female there can't start to imagine what would have happened if I went alone.

Pablo

As long as you don't mind being murdered in you sleep, you should be fine. Have fun. Seriously, think about the ramifications of such a trip. There are sites where girls can find other girls to go vacationing with.

Alex

If you go to Rabat i wouldnt mind showing you around but im only twenty so i dont know if that would be a prob with you.

slipstreamer

Not really.

Catherine W

I would say no. Don't forget that it's an islamic country & their views on women are somewhat different to the western world.

dingwaggle

You are obviously on drugs!!!!!!!

Under no circumstances should you even attempt this insane idea unless you want to come to a sad end

Please re-think!!!!!

That is a bad idea. You should have a male with you and money to leave at any moment. Morocco isnt really a country to put yourself at risk like that

I don't think their laws would permit that, but even if they did, it would probably not be safe. There are travel groups that go through Morocco, maybe you could join one of those, and even meet some people. I have traveled in Muslim countries with a group several times, (before I got married) and it can be really fun with a group.

Your Friendly Jewish Accountant

In a Muslim country, alone? Good luck, they don't even allow it.

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