{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/morocco/ouarzazate","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T21:53:40.428Z","place":{"city":"Ouarzazate","country":"Morocco","countryCode":"MA","lat":30.91894,"lon":-6.89341},"safety":{"score":75,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":80,"confidence":0.85,"caps":[],"databaseScore":72,"travellerSentiment":{"score":90,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Travelers generally find Ouarzazate to be a safe and welcoming city, noting its calm atmosphere and friendly locals.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":85,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":96,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":78,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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While most visits are trouble-free, travelers should remain aware of common issues like extreme heat, road safety, and petty scams.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Violent crime and robbery are not significant concerns for visitors in Ouarzazate."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Pickpocketing is not a major reported issue in Ouarzazate, though vigilance is advised in any tourist area."},"safeAreas":["Tinsouline","Tifoultout","Tizgui","City Center"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Overcharging for goods and services","Booking fraud","Taxi fare disputes"],"zones":[{"name":"Tinsouline","level":"safe","note":"Considered an upscale and safe neighborhood."},{"name":"Tifoultout","level":"safe","note":"Identified as a safe and upscale option."},{"name":"Tizgui","level":"safe","note":"Recommended as a safe and upscale area."},{"name":"City Center","level":"safe","note":"Generally safe, but usual precautions against petty crime apply."},{"name":"Outskirts/Desert Routes","level":"caution","note":"Road safety and potential for scams are higher on less-traveled routes."}]}}