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🥂 Insider Tip: Alcohol is not as common or available, so if you want a drink (or three), go to restaurants in well-known hotels and/or rooftop lounges. That was… not exactly reassuring, and it made us even more nervous about going. Since we only had a few days, we only explored Marrakech, so this will be specific to there.

Before we dive in, if you're planning to visit Morocco or other destinations as a gay traveler, grab our free safety guide!

However, if you stick to the foreign-owned properties, you're more likely to find like-minded people. We' were glad our first experience was in the Medina because it's truly one of a kind. According to our cab driver, the French Quarter is upscale where locals prefer speaking French instead of Arabic because it’s a sign of class. It includes top essential tips to help you travel smarter and more confidently.

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Is Morocco Safe for Gay Travelers?

While we wouldn’t hesitate to hold hands in other places, we knew better in Morocco. However, even straight couples avoid public displays of affection, so it wasn’t an issue for us. No, the men you see holding hands are not a gay couple (platonic same-sex affection is freely shown), but there was a time when the city of Tangier had quite a gay scene.

Payments are only made at the property, and there are no booking fees. As long as LGBTQ+ visitors are mindful of local customs and laws, this vibrant city in Morocco is a hidden gem waiting to be uncovered.

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Is Morocco safe for gay travelers?

It's conveniently located in the medina, and features a seasonal outdoor pool and sun terrace:
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Marrakech Accommodation
Look for the hotel or apartment that best matches your budget, type of trip or personality.
So where to go to get your gaydar working in Marrakech?

It's chaos at its finest.
🛏️ Where we stayed: A local gay-owned riad in the Medina. We’d be happy to help in any way!
PS: Our Marrakech itinerary will be live soon, so stay tuned and happy, safe travels lovelies!
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Gay Marrakech
Homosexual acts are illegal in Morocco, and can be punished with a heavy fine or imprisonment for up to three years.

Gay Marrakesh
Marrakesh is a beautiful city in Morocco steeped in a mix of European, Middle Eastern, and African cultures. One-of-a-kind. While nothing is guaranteed, we can assure you it’ll be okay.
✔ If you want to travel openly without worry, Morocco might not be for you.
We don’t regret going and look forward to visiting again in the future.

So while you can visit as a same-sex couple, discretion is key—more on that later.
That said, it’s important to remember:
✔ Public displays of affection (even for straight couples) are frowned upon
✔ Gay nightlife is very much underground, and hard to find if you don’t know a local, so don’t expect a gay bar scene
✔ Some travelers have faced issues with police entrapment using dating apps, so be very careful
Where We Stayed: Finding Gay-Friendly Hotels in Marrakech
The biggest question we had before going was: Where should we stay? As you can imagine, finding ‘gay-friendly’ hotels wasn’t necessarily the easiest thing.

If you’re looking for a gay night out, it’s possible! You go where the straight crowds go. She welcomed us with Moroccan treats (tea and bites) and once we felt comfortable enough, we asked if it would be safe for us in Marrakech, she reassured us it was.