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Street Scams in Fez, Morocco
Pickpockets, distraction thieves, fake petitions, and street hustles in tourist areas. Below are the street scams scams reported in Fez — how they work and how to avoid them.
For broader context, compare this scam type with nearby destinations like Hurghada, Luxor, and Casablanca.
Last updated: April 2, 2026
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Street Scams Scams
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Total in Fez
How it works
"Helpful" strangers in the Fez el-Bali medina (one of the world's largest car-free urban areas) offer to show tourists around after noting they look lost. They deliberately take tourists deeper into the maze, then demand payment to guide them out.
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11 total warnings across all categories