Morocco - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. 

Exercise increased caution in Morocco due to terrorism.

Country Summary: Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Morocco. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning.  They target tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets, shopping malls, and local government facilities.

Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Morocco.

If you decide to travel to Morocco:

• Stay alert in tourist spots.
• Avoid demonstrations and crowds.
• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive messages and Alerts from the U.S. Embassy and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
• Follow the Department of State on X and Facebook.
•  Review the Country Security Report for Morocco.
• Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel and return to the United States.
• Prepare a plan for emergency situations.  Review the Traveler’s Checklist.
• We highly recommend that you buy insurance before you travel.  Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancellation coverage.