Travel Smart

Scam Radar

Your interactive guide to staying safe, paying fair prices, and navigating Morocco like a local.

What to Watch For

Common Scam Types

Know the patterns before you encounter them. Tap any card to learn how to protect yourself.

Stay Safe

Carry a photocopy of your passport; leave the original in your hotel safe. Store emergency numbers and your embassy contact in your phone.

Keep daily cash in a front pocket and the rest in a hidden money belt. Never pull out large amounts in public. Use ATMs inside banks.

Use official petit taxis (metered), CTM/Supratours buses, and ONCF trains. Avoid unmarked vehicles. For rides, use InDrive or Careem apps.

Stick to well-lit, populated areas at night. Share your itinerary with someone back home. Trust your instincts — if something feels off, leave.

Always ask permission before photographing people, especially in rural areas. Some performers at Jemaa el-Fnaa will demand payment for photos.

Police: 19. Ambulance: 15. Tourist Police (Marrakech): +212 524 384 601. Save these in your phone before arriving.