Morocco has been ranked the safest destination in Africa for travellers, according to the 2026 tourism safety index published by the platform HelloSafe.
The country scored 73.25 out of 100, placing 42nd worldwide among the 50 safest destinations analysed in the study.
The index assesses travel safety using several indicators, including public security, political stability, health systems, cybersecurity and environmental risks.
Globally, the ranking is led by several European destinations.
Iceland ranked first, followed by Singapore and Denmark.
In Africa, Morocco topped the list, ahead of Tunisia (72.90), Mauritius (71), Botswana (69)
HelloSafe said Morocco’s position reflects the country’s relative political stability, growing tourism infrastructure and overall favourable environment for international visitors.
The ranking is based on five weighted criteria:
- Public safety and crime (35%) – Morocco records low homicide and armed violence rates, though petty crime such as pickpocketing remains the main risk for tourists.
- Political and social stability (25%) – stable governance and territorial management.
- Health security (15%) – access to hospitals and emergency care.
- Cybersecurity (15%) – protection of travellers’ personal data and digital networks.
- Environmental risks (10%) – resilience to natural disasters and climate threats.
Authorities have also increased security in major tourist centres, with specialised tourist police units operating in cities such as Marrakech, Fez and Agadir.
The ranking comes as Morocco’s tourism sector continues to expand.
According to the UN agency UN Tourism, the country welcomed 19.8 million visitors in 2025, a 14% increase compared with the previous year and a record for the country.
Tourism revenues reached 124bn dirhams (about $12.4bn) in 2025, up 19%, with the sector accounting for about 7.4% of Morocco’s GDP and supporting more than 880,000 direct jobs.
Officials say continued investment in transport and tourism infrastructure, including projects linked to the 2030 World Cup, is expected to support further growth in the coming years.
Safety has become an increasingly important factor for travellers choosing destinations, with tourists paying closer attention not only to crime levels but also to healthcare systems, disaster preparedness and digital security.
