LGBTQ+ Safety Notice — HIGH RISK

Same-sex activity is criminalised — discretion essential

Local law: Article 489 of the Penal Code criminalises 'lewd or unnatural acts' between people of the same sex — up to 3 years' imprisonment and a fine. Enforced; convictions and dating-app entrapment documented.

Safety guidance for visitors →

Do not disclose your orientation to hotel staff, drivers, or guides.
Avoid public displays of affection of any kind.
Do not use LGBTQ+ dating apps — police entrapment via apps is documented. If you must, install a VPN before arrival.
Avoid carrying LGBTQ+ identifiers (flags, books, screenshots) in luggage.
Phone searches at airports can include checks for LGBTQ+ content — delete sensitive chats/photos before crossing borders.
If travelling with a same-sex partner, present yourselves as "friends" or "colleagues"; book separate hotel rooms for safety.
Use Signal or Wire for sensitive messaging — not WhatsApp.
Keep emergency cash (USD/EUR) and two separate payment cards.
Stay at international-chain hotels (Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt) — they rarely interrogate guest arrangements.
Register with your embassy on arrival — consular help may be limited.
Share a daily check-in with someone trusted abroad.
Listings on this page are provided for harm reduction and informed travel decisions — not a recommendation to visit.

🆘 Who to contact if in trouble →

Global emergency resources (always available):

Rainbow Railroad — emergency relocation for LGBTQ+ people facing persecution. Confidential intake form.
OutRight International — global LGBTQ+ human rights advocacy + emergency referrals.
ILGA World — global legal-status map + regional contacts.
UNHCR — refugee status if persecuted; recognised LGBTQ+ as protection ground.

Local / regional contacts:

ILGA World: ilga.org
Rainbow Railroad (relocation help): rainbowrailroad.org/request-help

Embassy emergency lines:

🇺🇸 US: travel.state.gov — find embassy + 24/7 line
🇬🇧 UK: gov.uk/world
🇨🇦 Canada: travel.gc.ca — Emergency Watch & Response Centre +1 613 996 8885
🇪🇺 EU: europa.eu — any EU embassy can help EU citizens
🇮🇱 Israel: gov.il/foreign-affairs — Citizen Assistance Centre +972 2 530 3155

If detained: do not sign any document you do not understand. Request your embassy and a lawyer immediately. Do not consent to phone searches without legal advice.

Morocco

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Gay Morocco

LGBTQ+ Travel Guide & City Directory

Rabat MAD 07:51 GMT+01:00 High Risk for LGBTQ+

✗ Same-sex relations legal ✗ Same-Sex Marriage ✗ Pride Events ⚖️ Article 489 of the Penal Code criminalises 'lewd or unnatural acts with an individual of the same sex' with 6 months to 3 years imprisonment and fines. The law is applied to both men and women. Arrests have occurred in tourist areas including Marrakech and Casablanca despite Morocco's large tourism industry. There are no anti-discrimination protections or recognition of same-sex relationships of any kind.

LGBTQ+ Cities in Morocco

3 Cities

Casablanca

Casablanca

Casablanca-Settat · 3,750,000 residents Read Guide →

Marrakech

Marrakech

Marrakech-Safi · 928,000 residents Read Guide →

Tangier

Tangier

947,952 residents Read Guide →

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