City in Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab, Western Sahara
Is Dakhla LGBTQ+ friendly?
2/5Hostile
Is Dakhla LGBTQ+ friendly?
Same-sex acts are criminalized under Moroccan law (up to 3 years); social attitudes are conservative and discretion is essential.
LGBTQ+ laws in Western Sahara
Moroccan law is applied in the administered area; attitudes are conservative and open displays are unwise.
| 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 | Up to 3 years in prison under Moroccan law (Article 489) |
Quick answers
Is Dakhla safe for LGBTQ+ travelers?
Same-sex acts are criminalized under Moroccan law (up to 3 years); social attitudes are conservative and discretion is essential.
Is same-sex marriage legal in Western Sahara?
No.
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Sources
- ILGA World: legal frameworks
- Morocco e-visa and entry (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
- UK FCDO travel advice: Morocco
- Moroccan National Tourist Office
- ONDA (Moroccan airports)
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