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U.S. State Department Maintains Level 2 Travel Advisory for Morocco: Exercise Increased Caution Due to Terrorism Risk

🇺🇸 United StatesTravel Advisories1 recorded versionLast change 5 Sept 2026
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Current rules

The U.S. Department of State advises U.S. citizens to 'Exercise increased caution' in Morocco due to the risk of terrorism. Specific areas may have increased risk. The advisory highlights the risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity, in Morocco. It directs users to the U.S. Department of State's country reports on terrorism for more information.

Overview

The U.S. Department of State has updated its Travel Advisory for Morocco, reaffirming a 'Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution' classification. This update, issued on 4 September 2026, continues to advise U.S. citizens to be wary of terrorism risks while travelling in Morocco. The advisory provides detailed guidance on safety measures and points to increased vigilance in specific areas.

Who is affected by the latest change

  • U.S. citizens travelling to Morocco
  • U.S. citizens residing in Morocco

What changed in the latest version

Before

The U.S. Department of State used to advise U.S. citizens to 'Exercise increased caution' when travelling to Morocco because of general crime and terrorism. The earlier advice didn't clearly separate the different risk levels for crime and terrorism, or distinguish them within the Level 2 warning.

After

The U.S. Department of State advises U.S. citizens to 'Exercise increased caution' in Morocco due to the risk of terrorism. Specific areas may have increased risk. The advisory highlights the risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity, in Morocco. It directs users to the U.S. Department of State's country reports on terrorism for more information.

This updated advisory refines the U.S. government's assessment of risks for U.S. citizens in Morocco, narrowing the primary concern for 'Increased Caution' to terrorism. Travellers and residents should now specifically focus on understanding and mitigating terrorism-related risks, rather than general crime. While the overall advisory level remains Level 2, the shift in emphasis means that preparedness strategies should prioritise awareness of terrorist threats and potential attacks. Individuals must proactively consult the detailed country reports on terrorism to better understand the specific nature and locations of these risks.

Explained simply

Imagine you're going on a trip to Morocco. The U.S. government is telling you to be a bit more careful than usual, like when you're crossing a busy street. This is because there's still a chance of dangerous events, like terror attacks. It's not a 'don't go' warning, but more of a 'keep your eyes open and be alert' message, especially in some places. So, you can still go, but be smart about where you go and what you do.

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Version history

  1. v1Effective 4 Sept 2026PublishedMedium impact
    U.S. State Department Maintains Level 2 Travel Advisory for Morocco: Exercise Increased Caution Due to Terrorism Risk

    The U.S. Department of State has updated its travel advisory for Morocco, maintaining the 'Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution' designation. The updated advisory now specifically attributes this caution solely to the 'risk of terrorism', whereas previously it was due to 'crime and terrorism'. It details the risk of terrorist violence, including attacks, and advises reading the U.S. Department of State's country reports on terrorism for more information. The advisory indicates that some areas in Morocco may present an increased risk of terrorism.

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