Embassy of Israel in Rabat, Morocco; address BSR Global SARLAU Center commercial Jasmin B15 ; 1&3 Angle Av Souss Et Shoul.Aviation, 16815, Rabat; phone…
Israel offers a diverse tourism landscape that could appeal to some Moroccan visitors. Although it has a relatively low ranking in tourist arrivals, it features unique attractions that contribute to its economic vitality through tourism. With around 600,000 Moroccans traveling abroad annually, there is potential interest in visiting Israel among this group.
Israel's safety for tourists from Morocco can be assessed through various indices. According to the Global Peace Index, Israel ranks 152nd out of 160 countries, indicating a lower level of safety compared to Morocco, which ranks 76th. When examining murder rates, both countries report a rate of 1.9 per 100,000 people, with slightly higher female murder rates in Israel (0.6) compared to Morocco (0.5). The Global Organized Crime Index provides further insights: - Mafia groups: Morocco (1.0) vs. Israel (5.5) - Crime networks: Morocco (6.5) vs. Israel (4.0) - State crime: Morocco (7.0) vs. Israel (5.0) - Human trafficking and smuggling: both countries score similarly (5.5 for trafficking, 6.5 for smuggling in Morocco, 2.5 in Israel). - Arms trafficking: Morocco (3.0) vs. Israel (5.5) - Drug trade: Morocco generally scores higher in cannabis (9.0) compared to Israel (6.5). In summary, while both countries have similar murder rates, Israel has a higher overall crime index, suggesting that tourists from Morocco may face different safety considerations in Israel compared to their home country.