Morocco is a Muslim country where same sex sexual activity is prohibited
. According to the recent law one can be punished with anything from 6 moths to 3 years imprisonment and a fine of 120 to 1200 Dirham. However, the Moroccan government rarely enforces this law and homosexual activity is fairly common especially in larger cities such as Casablanca and Agadir. But all this is kept behind closed doors. Please dont expect to have gay bars or nightclubs in Morocco. Today there is not such a thing!
The whole relationship in Morocco between male/female is modeled very differently then in the Western countries. Family is the center of life in Morocco therefore it is not surprising that each sex has certain expectations that are tied in with upbringing children.
In spite of all Morocco is worth the visit for gay and lesbians. There is no reason to dread traveling to Morocco regardless of your sexual orientation. It only shows that consciousness and discretion are advised while on Morocco vacation. To avoid any possible issues, gay travelers might want to consider traveling Morocco as part of a travel group vacation, tailored made Morocco tours or planning their trip with assistance of Morocco tour operator company knowledgeable in planning vacations in Morocco. It can be stress free to gain your introduction to the culture while reducing the likelihood of committing blunder or worse.
Morocco holidays should not be avoided in gay travel; it should be taken with discretion, care and custody in mind.