Casablanca - Post Report Question and Answers

Is this a good city for LGBT expatriates? Why or why not?

No, the community is kept hidden due to local moral, legal, and cultural reasons. - Sep 2022


Not a tolerant society for LGBT. - Jun 2021


No. Strict Muslim values here and gay/lesbian couples are not treated equally. - Feb 2016


No. As with most Muslim countries, it's illegal to be gay in Morocco. Moroccans can be jailed for being openly gay. - Jul 2014


Not really, though there are rumors of a 'scene'; it's not very overt. - May 2014


Technically homosexuality is illegal, but there does seem to be a slight gay community. Other cities (Marrakech) are probably more friendly. - Jun 2012


While there may be no gay bars around, Marrakesh supposedly is somewhat gay-friendly. - Apr 2010


I have heard but cannot confirm that the city, despite its conservative Arab culture has a discrete gay scene. - Mar 2008


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