She travels alone in Morocco and has a disturbing experience in Fez

The year 2025 recorded a record number of solo departures, a trend mainly driven by women. The newspaper iNews reports that these travelers plan their journeys meticulously to arrive during the day and avoid going out at night. Despite these precautions, nearly a quarter of them report experiencing inappropriate behavior.

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Traveler Kathy Atkinson has a striking memory of her stay in Morocco. During a visit to Fez, she naively accepted an invitation to have tea at the home of a young man with whom she had become friendly. Although his behavior at home was respectful, the individual then began to wait for her outside her hostel and follow her daily through the city.

trust your intuition in the face of danger

Reluctant to offend her host and unsure of whom to turn to, she did not dare ask him to leave. She finally chose to flee by booking an emergency bus ticket. The man showed up at the bus station at midnight to watch her leave, but did not board the vehicle.

In retrospect, the tourist realizes that her judgment was distorted by the euphoria of the vacation and that she would never have acted that way in her own country. She now advises listening to her instinct: "If a situation seems frightening, it probably is. Trust your intuition and find a polite way to say no."

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She recommends daring to seek help from other travelers or establishment managers in case of threat. Despite this misadventure, she strongly encourages women to continue exploring the world alone. "Don’t be afraid. Be equipped," she concludes, noting that these journeys remain deeply enriching.