{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/morocco/fes-al-bali","updatedAt":"2026-09-13T18:39:18.653Z","place":{"city":"Fès al Bali","country":"Morocco","countryCode":"MA","lat":34.0701,"lon":-4.95473},"safety":{"score":68,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":69,"confidence":0.86,"caps":[],"databaseScore":65,"travellerSentiment":{"score":84,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Visitors consistently report feeling safe during the day, praising the hospitable atmosphere and low threat of violence, though some note discomfort from persistent touts and disorientation in the medina.","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 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al Bali is generally safe for visitors who exercise normal city sense, with petty crime being the main concern.","summary":"The multi-database profile gives Fès a moderate composite safety index of 65/100, reflecting low violent crime but notable pickpocketing risks in crowded areas. Government advisories from the U.S. and Canada urge increased caution due to terrorism concerns, while the UK finds no blanket travel warning. Recent reports confirm that violent incidents against tourists are rare, with day-to-day issues limited to scams, overcharging, and disorientation in the medina’s labyrinthine lanes.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Armed robbery against visitors is rare; most incidents are non-violent petty theft in crowded areas."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching occur in busy medina lanes and souks; keep wallets and phones front-pocketed or in a zippered bag."},"safeAreas":["Ville Nouvelle","Batha","Upper Talaa","Areas around Fès–Saïss airport"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Fake guides offering unsolicited help and steering tourists to commission-based shops or tanneries","Inflated taxi fares from unregistered or unofficial drivers","Persistent henna artists or snake charmers demanding payment after unsolicited service"],"zones":[{"name":"Fes el-Bali Medina","level":"caution","note":"Historic heart, can be disorienting; watch for petty theft and scams, especially from unofficial guides."},{"name":"Ville Nouvelle","level":"safe","note":"Modern district, generally considered the safest area for visitors."},{"name":"Batha","level":"safe","note":"A recommended area to stay, offering good access and a safer environment."},{"name":"Upper Talaa","level":"safe","note":"Another recommended area, known for being safe and well-situated."},{"name":"Areas around Fès–Saïss airport","level":"safe","note":"Generally safe, with good infrastructure for arriving and departing travelers."}]}}