What is the police touristique?

They handle theft, harassment, vendor disputes, and overcharging. Officers speak French, some speak English and Spanish. Tourist police units operate in Marrakech, Fes, Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier, and Agadir. Smaller cities like Essaouira and Chefchaouen have general police presence but no dedicated tourist unit.

Marrakech station: Place Jemaa el-Fna, near the post office. Direct: +212 524 384 601. 24-hour line: +212 524 888 680.

General emergencies: 19 (police, urban), 177 (gendarmerie, rural), 150 (ambulance), 15 (fire), 112 (universal mobile).