Is Morocco Good for Solo Travel?

Getting around is easy and cheap (trains, CTM buses, petit taxis), riads and hostels are sociable and helpful, and group day tours and desert trips make it simple to meet fellow travellers and split costs. The country is endlessly interesting, so you’re never bored.

Locals are largely warm and curious, and a solo traveller often gets drawn into more conversations and hospitality than a couple would.

Solo travellers — especially those who look like tourists — attract more attention from touts, faux guides and souk sellers, simply because you stand out. It’s wearing rather than dangerous. Project confidence, walk purposefully, decline firmly (“la shukran”), and agree prices up front.

Petty theft in crowds is the main real risk, so keep valuables secure. Single-room supplements can make solo travel a bit pricier per night.

Many women travel Morocco solo and love it, but catcalling and unwanted attention are common. Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered in towns), avoid quiet alleys after dark, use trusted transport, and consider sociable riads and a group desert tour for company and reassurance.

For everyone: keep a copy of your passport, share your itinerary with someone at home, get travel insurance, and trust your instincts. LGBTQ+ solo travellers should note same-sex relationships are criminalised, so discretion is advised.