Morocco
Same-sex relations are criminalized under article 489 of Morocco's Penal Code (since 1962), with penalties of 6 months to 3 years' imprisonment and fines. There is no legal recognition of same-sex unions. Several foreign affairs ministries maintain active travel advisories for Morocco. We recommend consulting official sources before planning any travel.
Legal framework · Morocco
LGBT
identity
Criminalized · 6 months to 3 years prison
Penal Code article 489 (since 1962) · criminalizes 'lewd or unnatural acts with an individual of the same sex' · 6 months to 3 years prison + fine 200 to 1,000 dirhams
Partnership
recognition
Not recognized
No same-sex marriage or civil union
Official sources
check before traveling to Morocco
Foreign affairs ministries publish updated travel advisories. For destinations with restrictive legal frameworks we recommend consulting several official sources before planning.