City in Souss-Massa, Morocco
Is Agadir safe?
One of Morocco's easier cities: relaxed, with less touting than Marrakech.
Is Agadir safe?
One of Morocco's easier cities: relaxed, with less touting than Marrakech. Petty theft on the beach and promenade and hustlers around the souk are the main issues.
Key facts
- SoloSquare safety rating: 4/5, safe with normal care.
- US travel advisory: Level 2: Exercise increased caution, updated 2025-04-20.
- Homicide rate in Morocco: 1.7 per 100,000 people (2023, UNODC via World Bank).
- Road deaths in Morocco: 17.0 per 100,000 people a year (2019, WHO).
- Emergency numbers: Police 190 · Ambulance 150 · Fire 150.
Safety in Agadir at a glance
| What to expect | |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Crime | Bag and phone theft on the beach and promenade, bike snatchings, and pushy sellers; violent crime against visitors is rare. |
| At night | The corniche and bars stay busy late. Use taxis rather than walking between districts at night. |
| Solo women | Comfortable for solo women compared with other Moroccan cities. Staring happens; dress modestly off the beach and avoid empty stretches at night. |
| Other risks | Rip currents and cold Atlantic water; Sea fog in summer mornings; Heavy traffic and motorbikes |
Scams, areas and local laws
Common scams
- Taxi drivers refusing the meter
- Unlicensed guides offering surf or desert trips
- Beach vendors pressuring for payment after 'free' help
Take care
- Beach and promenade after dark: snatch thefts
- Souk El Had crowds: pickpockets
- Poorly lit side streets late at night
Calmer areas to stay
Laws visitors break by accident
- Cannabis is illegal for visitors despite open use in the Rif; sentences are long.
- Drinking alcohol in the street or anywhere outside licensed venues can lead to arrest.
- Unmarried Moroccan–foreign couples can be refused a shared hotel room; sex outside marriage is illegal for Moroccans.
How Agadir compares in Morocco
| Place | Safety |
|---|---|
| Chefchaouen | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Essaouira | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Agadir | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Taghazout | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Merzouga | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Rabat | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Ouarzazate | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Imlil | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Meknes | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Asilah | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Marrakech | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Fes | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Casablanca | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Tangier | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
Quick answers
Is Agadir safe for solo female travelers?
Comfortable for solo women compared with other Moroccan cities. Staring happens; dress modestly off the beach and avoid empty stretches at night.
Is Agadir safe at night?
The corniche and bars stay busy late. Use taxis rather than walking between districts at night.
What is the crime rate in Agadir?
Bag and phone theft on the beach and promenade, bike snatchings, and pushy sellers; violent crime against visitors is rare. Nationally, Morocco records 1.7 homicides per 100,000 people a year (2023).
What number do I call in an emergency in Agadir?
Police 190 · Ambulance 150 · Fire 150.
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Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- ONDA Moroccan airports
- CTM
- Supratours
- World Bank: intentional homicides (UNODC)
- World Bank: road traffic deaths (WHO)
Safety ratings are SoloSquare's editorial judgment from official advisories, crime data and local reporting. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.