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WAG

Country Brief

Morocco

All extramarital sex criminalised under Article 489–490; periodic enforcement against tourists. Underground scene exists in major cities.

Legal model

Illegal under morality laws

Risk level

High

Currency

Moroccan Dirham (MAD)

Languages

Arabic, French, Berber; English in tourist zones

Emergency

190 police, 150 medical

AOC / SW min

18 / illegal

1-Hour Session Pricing (Indicative)

Budget

MAD 300 (USD 30)

Typical

MAD 800–2,500 (USD 80–250)

Premium

MAD 5,000+ (USD 500+)

Key Areas

  • Marrakech — Gueliz new town; Hivernage hotels
  • Casablanca — Maarif and central nightlife
  • Tangier, Agadir — coastal tourist scenes
  • Fez, Rabat — limited markets

Top Safety Notes

  • LGBT+ criminalised (up to 3 years); apps monitored
  • Riad/hotel staff may report; choose international chains
  • Bring small denomination MAD; tipping (5–10%) expected

Essential Phrases

Hello Salaam alaikum
Thank you Shukran

Last verified April 2026. Print to PDF for offline reference. Full country guide: /regions/morocco.