Africa
LGBTQ+ travel in Western Sahara
CriminalizedLegal status
Is Western Sahara LGBTQ+ friendly?
Moroccan law is applied in the administered area; attitudes are conservative and open displays are unwise.
LGBTQ+ laws
| 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) |
LGBTQ+ friendliness by place in Western Sahara
| Place | Rating |
|---|---|
| Dakhla | 2/5 · Hostile |
LGBTQ+ friendly by place
Sources
- ILGA World database
- Morocco e-visa and entry (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
- UK FCDO travel advice: Morocco
- World Bank open data
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