Question 1

What is the "Hashish and Fake Police Entrapment" scam in Chefchaouen?

Accepted Answer

A local dealer befriends tourists and offers hashish. Shortly after you accept, a "police officer" (working with the dealer) appears threatening arrest unless you pay a large bribe immediately. Never accept drugs from anyone in Morocco. This scam is well-organized and specifically targets tourists in Chefchaouen. If confronted, insist on going to the official police station.

Question 2

What is the "Carpet Shop Tea Invitation and Pressure Sale" scam in Chefchaouen?

Accepted Answer

Shop owners near Plaza Uta el-Hammam and along the main medina lanes invite tourists in for mint tea, presenting it as a friendly local custom with no obligation. Once seated and served, visitors are subjected to an extended carpet and textile sales pitch lasting 30–90 minutes, with social pressure making it difficult to leave without purchasing. Prices quoted are typically 3–5 times the fair value. Politely decline shop invitations unless you genuinely intend to buy. If you enter and feel pressured, state firmly you are not buying today and leave without explaining yourself.

Other Tourist Scams in Chefchaouen

Hashish and Fake Police Entrapment

Carpet Shop Tea Invitation and Pressure Sale

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