Selene Brophy. The impact of Morocco’s deadly earthquake is still being assessed as emergency services continue rescue operations. The 6.8-magnitude earthquake has claimed more than 2,000 lives So, is Morocco safe right now? While there’s a lot going on in the world right now, Morocco remains generally a safe place to visit. The tragic earthquake significantly impacted the high Atlas Mountains, but the rest of Morocco is open for tourists (and the last thing they want is for their flourishing tourist economy to collapse!). Morocco earthquake 2023: map, travel restrictions, time zones, tectonic plates, and more. Morocco travel advice: Is it safe to travel to Marrakech right now? Key Points. Monday October 30 2023, 13:29pm. Mexico’s popular Riviera Maya has historically been peaceful and largely problem-free. But the last few years have seen a rising number of incidents of gang It was a tragedy, but it primarily struck mountain towns that tourists don't go to. There was some damage in Marrakesh but tourism was operating normally within a few days. If you wanted to go to Morocco before the earthquake, there is nothing that should change that now. 2. Koakan. Morocco’s friendly ties with Israel are facing a backlash from some pro-Palestinian citizens as Sudan renews ties with Iran. By Nosmot Gbadamosi, a multimedia journalist and the writer of Is it safe there right now or not yet? and with no guarantee that the situation will be any more secure in spring than it is now. The security situation in Morocco does not seem to be Part of the enjoyment of Morocco is experiencing the above. I can assure you that after a few days, you will be handling people easily. For example, when taking a taxi, I confirmed the location and cost BEFORE leaving. The driver literally tried to pall a fast one, but because I out right refused to budge, he dropped it. Compared to other Moroccan cities like Marrakech and Casablanca, Tangier has seen an increase in petty theft in recent years. However, it’s still a very safe place overall. Violent crime is extremely uncommon. Exercise the same precautions as in any bustling tourist city and you’ll avoid problems. Since Friday 18 March 2022, all travellers, vaccinated and unvaccinated, no longer need to take any tests to return to the UK or to fill out a passenger locator form. The Moroccan government's flight ban was lifted in February 2022. Here’s what we know about Morocco entry requirements right now, and which tests you have to take. 9Yzmy8Y.