Rabat, Morocco
University area with students and young professionals. Modern cafes with women working alone, international restaurants, shopping malls. More expensive than older neighborhoods but safer and easier for sitting somewhere solo. Active late into the night with good lighting.
University neighborhood with students, young professionals, and some expats. Centers around the university and Rabat-Agdal train station. Modern cafes line the streets - Cozy Café, Connect Café, Starbucks - where you'll see women with laptops working, groups meeting up, people having brunch. Less male-dominated than traditional Moroccan cafes. Stays active late - restaurants open until 11pm or midnight, streets stay lit and busy with people coming from cafes. International food options: Il Giardino (Italian), Sushi House (Japanese), Yamali Cham (Syrian), plus Moroccan places. Staff usually speak some English since they deal with international students. Arribat Center and Mahaj Riad shopping malls have Western-style stores and air conditioning. Pricier than the Medina but safer and more comfortable for sitting alone somewhere.
Daytime Safety
ExcellentNight Walking Safety
GoodHarassment Risk
LowPublic Transport Safety
GoodPickpocketing Risk
ModerateScam Risk
LowPolice Visibility
GoodEmergency Services
ExcellentEvening Venues
ExcellentSolo Dining
ExcellentDrug Activity
LowHomelessness Visibility
LowGetting By in English
Good"Normal to sit alone in cafes here - saw other women doing the same"
"Plenty of women studying or working in coffee shops, didn't stand out"
"Costs more than the Medina but felt safer and more comfortable"
"Walked back to my place around 10pm, streets were still busy and lit"
"Staff knew enough English to help, they're used to foreign students"
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