Morocco · Scam Patterns
Morocco — Scam Patterns & Local Risks
Article 489 morality law applies + medina scams.
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Documented Patterns (2)
high Extortion
Riad-staff reporting risk
Some riads / smaller hotels report extramarital activity; police can demand "fines".
Mitigation: International chain hotels for any encounter; never family-run riads.
medium Overcharging · Marrakech
Medina "free guide" markup
Self-described guides hook tourists for forced-shopping commission scenarios.
Mitigation: Refuse guide offers; navigate yourself with Maps.me offline.
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Patterns curated April 2026 from community alerts, embassy advisories (UK FCDO, US State Dept), and forum reports. Refresh as the scam-alerts queue accumulates.