{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/morocco/asilah","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T17:40:13.372Z","place":{"city":"Asilah","country":"Morocco","countryCode":"MA","lat":35.46522,"lon":-6.03415},"safety":{"score":73,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":77,"confidence":0.85,"caps":[],"databaseScore":71,"travellerSentiment":{"score":84,"label":"Very positive","summary":"Recent travelers and solo female travelers report feeling safe and welcomed by locals. Asilah is praised for its artistic heritage, relaxed pace, friendly community, and compact size—frequently recommended as one of Morocco's safest medinas for independent visitors.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":78,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":73,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller Sentiment","score":84,"tier":1},{"key":"advisories","label":"Advisories","score":72,"tier":2},{"key":"stability","label":"Stability","score":63,"tier":2},{"key":"health","label":"Health & Air","score":64,"tier":2}]},"advisories":[{"source":"UK Foreign Office (FCDO)","level":1,"label":"No advisory against travel","updated":"2026-02-17T10:48:54Z","url":"https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/morocco"},{"source":"Government of Canada","level":2,"label":"Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional 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victims","value":0.51,"display":"0.51 / 100k","year":"2024","score":85,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"bribery_contact_rate","label":"Bribery during public-official contact","value":31,"display":"31.0%","year":"2018","score":40,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"air_quality","label":"Air quality","value":60,"display":"US AQI 60 · Moderate","year":null,"score":85,"source":"Open-Meteo Air Quality"},{"key":"health","label":"Travel health notices","value":null,"display":"3 global notices","year":null,"score":92,"source":"CDC Travelers' Health"},{"key":"hospitals","label":"Hospitals nearby","value":7.302350039,"display":"7 beds / 10k · country avg","year":"2023","score":30,"source":"WHO Global Health Observatory"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":38,"display":"July: highs ~38°C · extreme heat","year":null,"score":62,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts · 1 quake ≥M4.5 past yr","year":null,"score":94,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":2,"display":"Level 2 — Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)","year":null,"score":72,"source":"Government of Canada"},{"key":"research_robbery_risk","label":"Mugging & robbery risk","value":4,"display":"Low risk","year":null,"score":92,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_pickpocket_risk","label":"Pickpocketing & theft risk","value":3,"display":"Moderate risk","year":null,"score":70,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_sentiment_score","label":"Visitor safety sentiment","value":78,"display":"78 / 100 (Very positive)","year":null,"score":78,"source":"City Web Research"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Asilah is one of Morocco's safest and most welcoming coastal towns for visitors.","summary":"Asilah ranks among Morocco's top-6 safest cities with low violent crime and a relaxed, artistic culture. Petty theft in markets and the medina is the main visitor concern. Recent traveler reports remain consistently positive.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Violent crime and armed robbery are rare in Asilah; street crime against visitors is uncommon"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Petty theft, pickpocketing, and bag-snatching occur mainly in the medina, markets, and crowded areas; vigilance is needed but risk remains lower than larger Moroccan cities"},"safeAreas":["The Medina (Old Town)","Waterfront & Beaches","Ramparts & Historic Walls","Central Commercial District","Residential Neighborhoods"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Fake guides offering unofficial tours (verify credentials with your hotel before hiring)","Overcharging for goods and services (agree on prices before purchasing)","Aggressive henna artists in the medina (politely decline or use licensed vendors)","Pickpocketing in crowded medina and markets"],"zones":[{"name":"The Medina (Old Town)","level":"safe","note":"Historic walled quarter with whitewashed buildings, blue alleyways, vibrant murals, and markets. Main tourist hub; watch for pickpockets in crowds."},{"name":"Waterfront & Beaches","level":"safe","note":"Atlantic beaches, fishing port, and coastal promenade. Relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, busy during daylight."},{"name":"Ramparts & Historic Walls","level":"safe","note":"Medieval fortifications and historic walking paths. Popular for sightseeing; safe throughout the day and early evening."},{"name":"Central Commercial District","level":"safe","note":"Modern shops, restaurants, and services around the Medina. Well-lit, busy with locals and tourists."},{"name":"Residential Neighborhoods","level":"safe","note":"Quieter streets with local homes and amenities. Safe; apply standard nighttime precautions in poorly lit areas."}]}}