Morocco

Both male and female same-sex sexual activity is illegal in Morocco. Morocco's statute and culture towards LGBT issues stands in stark contrast to that of neighboring Spain. In 2016, two girls were arrested in Marrakesh after one's cousin took a photo of them kissing. This sparked international outcry and the use of the hashtag #freethegirls. Their case was postponed until December 2016. In early December 2016, the two girls were acquitted.

Legislation

Male to male relationships: Illegal

Punishments for male to male relationships: Yes

Female to female relationships: Illegal

Same sex marriage or civil union: No

Discrimination protection

NRHI inclusive of sexual orientation: No

Constitution protection: No

Employment protection: No

Hate crimes law: No

Incitement: No

Other protection: No

LGBT organizations/networks

Kif-Kif: http://www.kifkif.lgbt/

Publications

Morocco: Situation of LGBT Persons (2017)

Country Data

The country data was collected June-July 2012. Please note that reliable information is difficult to obtain for many countries on violations of LGBT people's human rights, the enforcement of legislation etc. Local LGBT organisations and networks are listed in the capacity of human rights defenders.

In many countries where male homosexual acts are criminalized, no laws exist on female-to-female relationships and so those are listed as "legal". However, this does not mean that women are not targeted by state and police persecution.

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