Female Traveling Alone

hello my name is youssef 25 years old & live in morocco casablanca... i think i can give u many suggestions ...just contact me ..maybe i can help u Reply to this

Hey,
This wont be very helpful to you, but I am also a female trying to plan a trip to Morocco and Egypt this summer and I too will be traveling alone. I have just begun trying to plan the travel details, and hence, I came upon your post. Anyway, if I get any information about your question I will pass it along - also, I guess its possible that we could pair up, if you would be looking for safety in numbers. That may be useful - especially given the responses you have gotten to your question so far, haha!
Fran Reply to this

Hello SBSBSB and FNmorfes 😊

LOL FNmorfes :D I am laughing about the comment u made about the responses so far. Think of these as a preview of your trip.
I travelled alone in Egypt. Yeah, travelling with another woman is a good idea because that will be seen as ''less modern'' even though it is not absolutely necessary.
Here are some other suggestions for both of u that I would give to any woman travelling in Egypt(maybe the same applies for Morocco. I have not been there yet)


Wear loose, long-flowing clothes, that are non-transparent and that cover your legs and arms. Carry a scarf so that you can cover your hair with it if a man tries to get too familiar with you or too physically close to you. Wearing a headscarf will be seen as a symbol of respectability.
Don't let any man touch you in any way.
Always sit next to women if you can.
If you want to go to a hair dresser, go to a female one.
Don't smoke cigarettes in public, even if somebody offers you one. This gives the wrong impression. It is OK to smoke water pipes in the cafés, even though there are usually no women in there. It will amuse people to see you doing it, but it is generally acceptable.
Don't be seen drinking alcohol by any Egyptian person.
If a man is bothering you, move towards older Egyptian women. They will look after you if they see what is happening.
Don't allow any man, even a fellow traveller, into your room, even if you leave the door open. This will upset the hotel staff, and give them the impression that you have bad morals.

Mel Reply to this

Hi Morocco feels very safe and friendly for a female traveller, I didn't encounter any problems (of course this could be luck) and if you are used to travelling along and follow sensible advice (like Mell's) you will be fine, Morocco is much less pressure than Egypt. The Atlas Mountains are incredible and casbar too. I also did the obligatory camel ride and camp out in the sahara! I would look at tourist routes in lonely planet and also get ideas from company tours. i didnt do any coastal areas, but i think there are great posh hotels with wellness spas for not too expensive if you want to treat yourself to R+R at the end of your trip.
Public transport and road networks were safe and good as far as I saw and people speak French all over.
Food (tagines mostly) is wholesome and I didnt have any cause for concern, mostly vegetarian.

Marrakech is great but of course be prudent in the sook, as in any other crowded place. Take an extra suitcase for all the junk you will buy!!
hope this helps.
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hello people im a 25 year old man travelling to marakesh for 3 weeks in june alone im abit nervous about it i think you are brave travelling on your own for a girl but you will be fine i have been before with a friend but this is my first time travelling anywhere alone i am also thinking is 3 weeks to long i could do with some advice like maybe going to any nearby countries how long was you there vicky and how can i entertain myself for 3 weeks Reply to this

hi asmaa , are moroccan ? i'm mehdi from Fès ; je peux fair ta connaissance ? Reply to this

I'm moroccan from Morocco , Never seen someone who does'nt want to shake his hand with a woman ?!
yeah right, i promess you will enjoy Ramadan here in Morocco, specially if you are with a family ...
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hi!
I went to Morocco with a few friends in June last year ( in particular; fes, rababt, casablanca and marrakech). Firstly, the weather in June was HOT! but its manageable hot. You probably know this but always wear clothes that covers your shoulders and knees and pack a scarf so you can go into some mosques etc. Also, its a good idea to wear a scarf or hat on your head if you have blond hair to avoid the extra unwanted attention from males. Also, as said a couple of other people, avoid any form of physical contact from strangers. hotel staff etc are fine.
Another thing is watch what you eat as I know quite a few people who went to Morocco and got food poisoning. Drink bottled water and well cooked food etc.
all in all, Morocco is a beautiful country. Take extra film/memory cards for your camera because you'll end up taking hundreds of photos!

hope this helps!
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