Is it safe to walk from Jemaa el-Fnaa to my riad after midnight?

Walking from Jemaa el-Fnaa back to your riad after midnight is usually safe on the main, lit routes, which stay busy late, but it depends on how deep into the medina you are going. The square itself and the wider streets around it are lively well past midnight; the risk is more about getting lost or being followed by someone offering to "help" than about serious crime.

If your riad is down quiet, unlit lanes, it’s worth arranging for the riad to meet you or taking a petit taxi to the nearest gate and walking the last stretch with your offline map ready. Keep your phone and valuables out of sight and walk with purpose.

Women travelling alone may get comments; the best response is to keep moving and not engage. If in doubt on your first night, ask the riad in advance what they recommend for a late return — they know their own corner of the medina better than any general rule.