Teen Arrested in Tangier for Filmed Sexual Assault on Woman
23 September 2024
The Tangier police elements arrested a 13-year-old minor, suspected of sexual assault and violence.
Sexuality
Defense Lawyer in Mazan Rape Trial Files Harassment Complaint Over Social Media Backlash
23 September 2024
Criticized for the videos she posted on social networks, especially Instagram, Nadia El Bouroumi, the criminal lawyer of the Avignon bar who defends two men in the Mazan rape (…)
Spiritual Healer in Morocco Sentenced for Attempted Rape During Exorcism Session
14 September 2024
Prosecuted in custody for attempted rape on a Moroccan residing abroad (MRE), a raqi (spiritual healer) from Imouzzer Kandar, in the Fès-Meknès region, was sentenced to a (…)
Hotel Employee in Fez Sentenced to 2 Years for Attempted Rape of American Tourist
27 August 2024
An employee of a hotel in Fez was sentenced by the court of first instance of the city to two years in prison for "attempted rape and indecent assault with violence" on a (…)
Elderly French Tourist Arrested in Morocco for Alleged Child Sexual Exploitation
3 August 2024
The Essaouira police arrested on Wednesday an 80-year-old French national, suspected of sexual exploitation of minors. An investigation has been opened and six alleged victims (…)
Record Fines Sought in Morocco Trial of Ex-CEO’s Sexual Predation Network
18 July 2024
The trial of some of Jacques Bouthier’s collaborators, former CEO of the insurance brokerage group Assu 2000 (renamed Vilavi), suspected of having set up a network of sexual (…)
Survey: 91% of Moroccans Oppose Legalizing Extramarital Relations
9 June 2024
According to a recent survey, an overwhelming majority of Moroccans are opposed to the legalization of extramarital sexual relations.
Morocco Hotels Grapple with Legal Uncertainty Over Unmarried Couples
6 June 2024
Despite the recent lifting of the requirement for unmarried couples to present a marriage certificate in hotels, some hoteliers continue to hesitate to accept customers in this (…)
Morocco’s LGBTQ+ Tourism Shift: From ’Paradise’ to Precarious Destination
4 June 2024
Morocco has gone from being a "gay-friendly country" to a less safe tourist destination for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender people. However, there is a kind of tolerance.
Moroccan Singer Sparks Debate Over Sex Education in Schools and Media
26 May 2024
Moroccan internet users were outraged by the comments of Moroccan singer and actress Mariem Hussein on sex education.