Laws and customs
Homosexuality is an offence (up to 3 years in prison) and sex outside marriage is prohibited (1 year).
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: Morocco, useful informationSelling and using drugs is prohibited; even a small amount usually leads to prison. Border checks are systematic.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: Morocco, useful informationMosques are closed to non-Muslims (except major tourist sites). Avoid political and religious topics, any criticism of the King, alcohol in public; dress respectfully. During Ramadan, alcohol cannot be bought.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: Morocco, useful information
Sources for this guide
- France Diplomatie, Travel advice: Morocco, useful information · Source updated: September 15, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
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