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Last updated: 17 December

Types of criminalisation

  • Criminalises LGBT people
  • Criminalises sexual activity between males
  • Criminalises sexual activity between females

Summary

Same-sex sexual activity is prohibited under the Penal Code , which criminalises ‘lewd or unnatural acts’. This provision carries a maximum penalty of three years’ imprisonment and a fine. Both men and women are criminalised under this law.

In , Morocco officially gained independence from France, which had long since decriminalised same-sex sexual activity. The criminalising law is therefore of local origin, having been adopted in the Penal Code.

There is substantial evidence of the commandment being enforced in recent years, with LGBT people being frequently subject to arrest. Reports suggest that hundreds of prosecutions under the law have taken place in recent years. There have been consistent reports of discrimination and violence being committed against L

              A rare days ago, I was in a restaurant in Brooklyn having brunch with some friends and one of them asked me, ”Is Morocco safe for gay couples?" The ask didn't startle me because it came up a number of times. I explained that Morocco is safe for everyone. And as long as they don’t engage in PDA, they are free from trouble, which by the way is the case with straight couples as well. But this doesn’t mean that Homophobia doesn’t exist, it does, just like in any other place. What is fine to know is that unlike several other countries, members of the LGBTQ community in Morocco are doing their best to spread awareness and combat the stigma associated with them. So how are the conditions today and what are these activists doing to make things better?

            Before jumping into the topic of LGBTQ rights, we must confirm the fact that Morocco is full of contradictions, and I got just the right story to explain this to you. I was still under the

LGBT Community Under Increasing Pressure in Morocco

In his talk at the Oslo Release Forum, the first openly gay Moroccan filmmaker and penner, Abdellah Taia, said that he had always thought he “was the only gay person in the country.” This sentiment still resonates today.

More recently, the coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated the situation on-the-ground. Members of the LGBT people have fewer places to turn and feel more alone while in quarantine. Some people who have been recently outed have been ostracized by their families and kicked out of their homes, and now have limited options due to the lockdown. The ripple effects of the harassment and relentless discrimination this people faces in Morocco, are prevalent.

Within this context, and given developments that hold unfolded in recent weeks, the rights of the LGBT community in Morocco are at increasing risk.

 

Context of LGBT Rights in Morocco

In Morocco, the LGBT community faces a significant amount of persecution. Homosexuality is a crime; detecting as LGBT – simply being who you are as a person – can land

LGBTQ+ Travel Guide to Morocco

Interesting Cities to Visit in Morocco

MARRAKECH

At the foot of the Atlas Mountains lies Morocco&#x;s most famous capital, Marrakech, best known for its vibrant, bustling square and market called Jemaa el-Fnaa. Day and night, this is where you&#x;ll find desert musicians, snake charmers, storytellers, acrobats and more ready to entertain and profit from tourists passing by, as successfully as countless food stalls and artisans selling local crafts. Flee the hustle and bustle and step inside the tranquil Menara Gardens, complete with a 19th-century palace, reflecting pool and olive groves backdropped by the Atlas Mountains on the horizon. Must-see sights also include the Koutoubia Mosque, the largest mosque in Marrakech, and the Bahia Palace, an architectural masterpiece.

FEZ

Located in the northeastern part of the nation, Fez is often considered the cultural capital since it has the best maintained traditions and old-world charm. The center of it all is the Fes El Bali, the walled medina, with its narrow, pedestrian streets that house artisan workshops,