Spain Issues Travel Advisory for Parts of Morocco Citing Security Concerns

Even though Morocco is a safe country, it faces security challenges, said the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which advises travelers not to go to certain areas of the kingdom, citing "instability in the Sahel region and the possibility of a certain form of terrorist aggression or violent attacks against Western interests and nationals on roads and in public places."

According to Infobae, the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs particularly recommends avoiding military zones where photography is prohibited, desert areas without signage, areas near the Algerian border, and remote rural areas where it is advised to travel in more than one vehicle, preferably off-road.

The Spanish authorities also advise against traveling to the Rif mountain range, and more specifically to the Ketama area, considered at risk "due to the presence of people who sometimes insistently try to sell hashish to foreign tourists." For this reason, the ministry "strongly recommends group and daytime travel" in these areas.

The other cities and regions of Morocco do not present any risk for travelers, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs assures, however, urging them to be cautious to avoid being victims of violent robberies, especially in large cities. The ministry also mentions the risks of earthquakes and floods, calling on travelers to take precautions.