LGBT rights in Morocco

LGBT rights in Morocco
Morocco and claimed territories
StatusIllegal since 1962[1]
Penalty6 months to 3 years' imprisonment and a fine of up to 1000 dirhams[1]
MilitaryNo
Discrimination protectionsNone
Family rights
Recognition of relationshipsNo recognition of same-sex unions
AdoptionNo

Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in Morocco face significant challenges not experienced by non-LGBT residents.

Both male and female forms of same-sex sexual activity are illegal in Morocco. Gay and lesbian Moroccans face many hardships in the country, as they have limited legal rights. Moroccan police disproportionately target perceived LGBT people, and attitudes towards the wider LGBT community remain mostly negative throughout the nation.[2]

  1. ^ a b Ottosson, Daniel (May 2008). "State-sponsored Homophobia: A world survey of laws prohibiting same sex activity between consenting adults" (PDF). International Lesbian and Gay Association (ILGA). p. 25. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 March 2009. Retrieved 5 May 2009.
  2. ^ "Morocco". Human Dignity Trust. Retrieved 25 August 2023.

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