Forbes Ranks Morocco Among Riskiest Destinations for LGBTQ Travelers
24 March 2021
Forbes magazine indicated, in a report published on Tuesday, March 23, that Morocco is not a safe destination for members of the LGBTQ community.
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Gay Moroccan Man Granted Asylum in Canary Islands, Fleeing Family Pressure and Legal Risks
9 March 2021
A 32-year-old Moroccan, homosexual, has obtained political asylum in the Canary Islands. He had fled the kingdom because of the pressure of his family who, unaware of his (…)
Moroccan Police Arrest Five for Alleged Homosexual Acts in Tangier, Facing Potential Prison Sentences
24 February 2021
Police elements arrested, on Saturday, February 20, five individuals caught in the act of homosexuality in an apartment in Tangier. They face up to three years in prison.
Gay Moroccan Asylum Seeker Faces Homophobia in UK, Seeks LGBT-Only Housing
7 February 2021
While he had fled Morocco for fear of being persecuted because of his sexual orientation, Abderrahim El Habachi says he is enduring more homophobia in the United Kingdom. His (…)
Transgender Influencer Sofia Taloni Poisoned and Robbed of $100,000 in Turkey Attack
3 January 2021
The Moroccan transgender influencer, Sofia Taloni, was the victim of an attempted homicide at her home in Turkey. Her assailants, a Moroccan mafia established in the country, (…)
Moroccan Teen Stabbed in Suspected Homophobic Attack in Madrid Park
30 December 2020
A young Moroccan was violently attacked in Madrid because of his sexual orientation. He filed a complaint with the police.
Moroccan Artist Jailed After Seeking to Report Homophobic Harassment
14 November 2020
The 4-month prison sentence of artist Abdelatif Nhaila is causing controversy, especially among groups defending individual freedoms. By going to file a complaint for (…)
Moroccan-Spanish Same-Sex Marriage Sparks Debate on Religion and Rights
11 September 2020
The marriage of a Moroccan from the city of Martil, in the north of the country, and a Spaniard residing in Ceuta, is causing controversy on social networks.
LGBTQ+ Moroccan Refugees Face Persecution in Spanish Enclave of Ceuta
18 August 2020
Many Moroccan homosexuals or bisexuals say they are victims of racism, violence and homophobia in Ceuta. Their tormentors would be Spaniards and local Moroccans who sometimes (…)
Spanish Supreme Court Expands Rights for LGBT+ Asylum Seekers in Ceuta and Melilla
31 July 2020
The Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday on the freedom of movement in Spain for holders of an asylum seeker card in Ceuta and Melilla.