Accra, Ghana

Is Accra safe for Muslim travelers?

Accra scores 5.5/10 on overall safety. About 20% of Ghana's population is Muslim. Here's what the data and real reviews say.

5.5/10
Overall safety
Mostly safe
Composite safety model
Muslim population
19.9%
Ghana Statistical Service census (2021)

Is Accra safe for Muslim travelers? (2026)

How safe is Accra overall?

Accra scores 5.5/10, in the mostly-safe range. It is generally fine, with a few precautions depending on the neighborhood and time of day.

Muslim community and halal options in Accra

About 20% of Ghana's population is Muslim (Ghana Statistical Service census). Accra has an established Muslim community, so halal restaurants, mosques and prayer spaces are generally easy to find.

Real reviews, not guesswork

Every score on this page comes from official indicators and the safety model, not from AI-generated text. Where travelers who share your profile have reviewed Accra, you'll find their words below. Last reviewed 2026.

Sources: Georgetown WPS Index, Equaldex, UNESCO, World Bank, OpenStreetMap (ODbL), Wikidata (CC0) and MapSur community reviews. How we score

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Frequently asked questions

Is Accra safe for Muslim travelers?

Accra scores 5.5/10. It is generally fine for Muslim travelers; a few precautions help. See the details above.

Is Accra Muslim-friendly?

About 20% of Ghana's population is Muslim (Ghana Statistical Service census), so Accra has an established Muslim community with halal options and mosques.

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