City in Souss-Massa, Morocco
Is Agadir LGBTQ+ friendly?
Is Agadir LGBTQ+ friendly?
Sex between men is illegal (up to three years) and arrests happen, but discreet visitors rarely have trouble. Avoid public affection and be careful with dating apps.
LGBTQ+ laws in Morocco
Arrests happen, often after public affection or dating-app entrapment; discreet travellers usually have no trouble, but online outing campaigns have occurred.
| Status | |
|---|---|
| Same-sex relationships legal | No |
| Same-sex marriage | No |
| Civil unions or partnerships | No |
| Legal gender change | No |
| Anti-discrimination law | No |
| Legal penalty | Six months to three years in prison and a fine (Article 489) |
LGBTQ+ friendliness across Morocco
| Place | Rating |
|---|---|
| Marrakech | 2/5 · Hostile |
| Fes | 2/5 · Hostile |
| Chefchaouen | 2/5 · Hostile |
| Casablanca | 2/5 · Hostile |
| Essaouira | 2/5 · Hostile |
| Tangier | 2/5 · Hostile |
| Agadir | 2/5 · Hostile |
| Taghazout | 2/5 · Hostile |
| Merzouga | 2/5 · Hostile |
| Rabat | 2/5 · Hostile |
| Ouarzazate | 2/5 · Hostile |
| Imlil | 2/5 · Hostile |
| Meknes | 2/5 · Hostile |
| Asilah | 2/5 · Hostile |
Quick answers
Is Agadir safe for LGBTQ+ travelers?
Sex between men is illegal (up to three years) and arrests happen, but discreet visitors rarely have trouble. Avoid public affection and be careful with dating apps.
Is same-sex marriage legal in Morocco?
No.
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Sources
- ILGA World: legal frameworks
- UK FCDO travel advice: Morocco
- Morocco eVisa portal (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
- ONDA Moroccan airports
- CTM
- Supratours
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