Embassy of Morocco in Bangkok, Thailand; address Sathorn City Tower, 12th Floor No.175, South Sathorn Road, Sathorn, 10120; phone +6626795604. Plus 1 other…
Also accredited to: Cambodia
Head of mission: Mr Suparerk Soorangura, Honorary Consul (as of 2024)
Morocco is an appealing destination for some Thai travelers due to its unique culture, historical cities, and stunning landscapes. With 10.4 million Thais traveling internationally each year, a portion may find Morocco intriguing enough to explore.
Morocco is generally considered a safe destination for tourists, including those from Thailand. According to the Global Peace Index, Morocco ranks 76th out of 160 countries, while Thailand is slightly higher at 73rd. In terms of crime statistics, Morocco has a lower murder rate of 1.9 per 100,000 people compared to Thailand's 4.9. Additionally, female murder rates are also lower in Morocco (0.5) than in Thailand (1.2). When looking at organized crime, Morocco has a better score for mafia groups (1.0 vs. 1.5 for Thailand) and lower indices for arms trafficking (3.0 vs. 5.5) and various forms of resource crime (3.0 vs. 6.0). However, Morocco does have higher scores for cannabis trade (9.0) compared to Thailand (5.0). Overall, while both countries have their challenges, Morocco is relatively safe for tourists, with lower overall crime rates compared to Thailand.