Embassy of Morocco in Havana, Cuba; address 5th Avenue Corner of 8th No. 108, Miramar, Playa, Havana; phone +5372065533. Head of mission: Mr. Hicham Elaloui.
Head of mission: Mr. Hicham Elaloui, Ambassador (as of 2015)
Morocco is a unique and appealing destination for some Cuban travelers, thanks to its rich cultural heritage, historical cities, and stunning landscapes. With around 300,000 Cubans traveling abroad annually, a portion may find Morocco an intriguing option to explore.
Morocco is considered relatively safe for tourists, including those from Cuba. According to the Global Peace Index, Morocco ranks 76th out of 160 countries, which is better than Cuba's ranking of 96th. The murder rate in Morocco is significantly lower at 1.9 per 100,000 people compared to Cuba's 5.0. In terms of organized crime, Morocco has a lower score for mafia groups (1.0) compared to Cuba (4.0), indicating less influence from organized crime. However, Morocco does face challenges with crime networks and state crime, scoring 6.5 and 7.0, respectively. Overall, while both countries have their issues, Morocco presents a safer environment for tourists compared to Cuba, particularly in terms of violent crime.