LGBT rights in Morocco
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in Morocco face significant challenges not experienced by non-LGBT residents.
LGBT rights in Morocco | |
|---|---|
Morocco and claimed territories | |
| Status | Illegal since 1962 |
| Penalty | 6 months to 3 years' imprisonment and a fine of up to 1000 dirhams |
| Military | No |
| Discrimination protections | None |
| Family rights | |
| Recognition of relationships | No recognition of same-sex unions |
| Adoption | No |
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.
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