Chefchaouen, Morocco
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The main square and safest area - good for eating alone, people-watching, and figuring out the town. Tourist center with higher prices but also English-speaking staff and visible police.
This is the main square in the medina where locals and tourists hang out. The 15th-century Kasbah (now a museum) is on one side, the Grand Mosque with its octagonal minaret on another, and cafes line the rest. Families stroll around in the evening, people drink mint tea on cafe terraces. Constant foot traffic and police presence make it feel safe. You'll see women eating alone at outdoor cafes without issue. Restaurant staff speak English and are used to tourists, so ordering is easy. Prices are higher than in the side streets but still reasonable. The Kasbah Museum costs 60 MAD for foreigners, 10 MAD for Moroccans - has nice Andalusian gardens and views from the towers. The Grand Mosque is for worship only (non-Muslims can't enter), but the octagonal minaret makes a good photo from the square. The square stays busy until around 10pm when places start closing.
Daytime Safety
ExcellentNight Walking Safety
GoodHarassment Risk
LowPublic Transport Safety
GoodPickpocketing Risk
LowScam Risk
LowPolice Visibility
ExcellentEmergency Services
ExcellentEvening Venues
GoodSolo Dining
ExcellentDrug Activity
LowHomelessness Visibility
Very HighGetting By in English
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"Felt safe sitting alone watching people"
"Police always around which helps"
"Restaurant staff used to solo diners, very professional"
"Beautiful but touristy during peak times"
"Good spot for people-watching and getting your bearings"
Areas with comparable safety profiles for solo female travelers
This is Chefchaouen's blue-painted old town where you'll spend most of your time. More relaxed and safer than medinas in bigger Moroccan cities, though that also means fewer amenities and less nightlife.
Waterfall area at the medina's edge with a bohemian backpacker vibe. Safe during the day but quieter and less policed than central areas after dark.
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Neighborhood conditions can change. Check recent news, ask locals or your accommodation about current safety, especially for nighttime plans.