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Updated Fri, 04 Sep 2026
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Is Tétouan safe? 🇲🇦
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Tétouan 🇲🇦
Morocco · Assessed 4 November 2026
74
/ 100
What drives this score
Crime72/100GoodCrime index 47.1 / 100
Sentiment83/100GoodGenerally positive
Advisories75Good
Stability63Fair
Health74Good
01 · Official Guidance
Advisories
Good
No advisory against travel
“Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide.”
Updated 2026-10-07T11:09:33Z
Full advisory →Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)
“Canada's official risk level for Morocco: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories).”
Updated 2026-10-09T10:16:02.0100696-04:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Crime
Good
Mugging & robbery risk
Low risk
92
City SignalCity Web Research
Pickpocketing & theft risk
Moderate risk
78
City SignalCity Web Research
Visitor safety sentiment
73 / 100 (Generally positive)
73
City SignalCity Web Research
Urban scale factor
416k residents
77
City SignalCity Geocoding
Homicide rate
1.7 / 100kHomicide rate · per 100kJapan0.2Switzerland0.6Morocco1.7World avg5.2United States5.8Brazil19.3South Africa43.7
88
Robbery / mugging
LowNo specific data on violent robbery in Tétouan, but general caution is advised.
Pickpocketing
ModeratePickpocketing and bag-snatching are common in busy tourist areas and transport hubs.
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03 · Environment
Health & Air
Good
04 · Institutions
Stability
Fair
05 · Field Research
Current Situation
Stable
Traveller sentiment score
Generally positive
83/100
Reported feel73Generally positive
Robbery risk92Low risk
Pickpocket risk78Moderate risk
Online travel resources suggest Tétouan is typically safe, with one source rating its safety perception at 73 out of 100.
Tétouan is generally safe for visitors, though caution is advised due to potential petty crime and scams.
While official advisories highlight a general risk of terrorism for Morocco, Tétouan itself does not appear to be a specific target. Travelers should be aware of common scams and petty crime, particularly in busy areas like the bus station.
Recent developments
- Aug 2026Northern Morocco mourns those who drowned attempting to reach Ceuta, highlighting migration risks.— The Guardian
- May 2026Authorities reportedly retaliated against protesters in Morocco.— Civicus Monitor
- Mar 2026Tétouan received its first direct flights from the UK.— Metro.co.uk
Common scams
- Touts at the bus station attempting to steer travelers towards expensive taxis.
- Fake guides and souk pricing confusion.
Full briefing
Tétouan is generally safe for travelers, with official advisories for Morocco focusing on a broader risk of terrorism rather than specific threats to this city. The primary concerns for visitors revolve around petty crime and common tourist scams, particularly in transit hubs.
Recent news highlights the ongoing migration challenges in Northern Morocco, with reports in August 2026 detailing drownings of individuals attempting to reach Ceuta. While not directly related to tourist safety, this underscores the region's complexities. In May 2026, there were reports of authorities retaliating against protesters, indicating a sensitive political climate that visitors should be aware of.
Travelers should exercise caution, especially at the bus station, where touts may try to direct them to expensive taxis. It is advisable to only deal with official ticket vendors and to be persistent if approached. Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are risks in crowded areas. While the overall crime rate appears low, awareness of common scams, such as fake guides or inflated prices in markets, is important. Learning some basic Spanish can also be beneficial, as it is widely spoken in Tétouan.
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06 · Neighbourhoods
Safest areas and areas to avoid
Our field research rated 5 Tétouan districts for visitors: 2 safer, 3 needing caution. See them plotted on the Tétouan safety map.
MedinacautionHistoric area, can be crowded and confusing; watch for pickpockets and touts.
Tetouan-FnideqcautionCoastal area, can be busy; be aware of surroundings, especially near transport hubs.
Rif Mountains foothillscautionAreas outside the immediate city can be less developed; exercise caution and be aware of local conditions.
EnsanchesaferModern district with Spanish colonial architecture, generally safe for visitors.
MartilsaferCoastal town near Tetouan, popular for beaches, generally safe.
07 · After Dark
Is Tétouan safe at night?
No specific data on violent robbery in Tétouan, but general caution is advised.
After dark, be most careful around Medina, Tetouan-Fnideq, Rif Mountains foothills. Stick to busy, well-lit streets and licensed taxis or ride-hail late at night.
08 · Questions
Tétouan safety FAQ (2026)
Is Tétouan safe right now (2026)?
Tétouan is generally safe for visitors, though caution is advised due to potential petty crime and scams. While official advisories highlight a general risk of terrorism for Morocco, Tétouan itself does not appear to be a specific target. Travelers should be aware of common scams and petty crime, particularly in busy areas like the bus station. (Assessed 4 November 2026.)
Is Tétouan safe for women, families and solo travelers?
Safety is not one number, and this Tétouan report does not pretend it is: the score is re-weighted for who is travelling. A woman travelling alone, a family with children and a solo backpacker face different street-level risks, so the headline score shifts and the report leads with the findings that matter for that group. Personalize this report in one click to see the 2026 score and safety briefing for your specific travellers.
Which areas of Tétouan should tourists avoid?
No districts were flagged as no-go areas for visitors at the last assessment.
What are the most common scams in Tétouan (2026)?
- Touts at the bus station attempting to steer travelers towards expensive taxis.
- Fake guides and souk pricing confusion.
How does Tétouan compare with other places in Morocco (2026)?
Tétouan ranks #5 of 9 Morocco destinations we've assessed, scoring 74/100. See the Morocco safety overview for the full list.
How is this tetouan safety score calculated (2026)?
The score blends 13+ public data sources — government advisories, UNODC/World Bank crime statistics, FBI crime data for U.S. cities, WHO health data, live air quality and disaster alerts — with AI field research over current local reporting. The databases carry the bulk of the weight; the traveller-sentiment score from field research carries the rest. Full methodology.
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