GLD INDEXGLD COUNTRY SCORE
The national picture for LGBTQ+ travel.
YOUR DESTINATION IN THE INDEX
Among destinations covered by this index with current publishable scores. Based on unrounded scores; equal values share a rank. As of 2026-09-27. How rankings work →
YOUR DESTINATION, IN CONTEXT
Morocco has a published GLD Country Score of 19/100, in the Very Low range.
Morocco is a major cultural and tourism destination where same-sex sexual activity remains criminalised. International hospitality can create private spaces of practical discretion, but it does not remove legal exposure, social risk or the need for careful digital and public privacy.
PLACES TO STAY
Independent selections with sourced hotel information and LGBTQ+ travel context.
BEYOND THE NATIONAL SCORE
Source-based overview · external sources consulted 2026-09-29. GLD score dates are shown separately.
Marrakech, Casablanca, imperial cities, Atlantic resorts and desert routes follow distinct climates and transport patterns. Licensed guides, reputable accommodation and realistic journey times are particularly useful for complex itineraries.
Sources: Visit Morocco — official tourism websiteGaylidays currently connects 13 scored cities to the national picture. Marrakech, Agadir, Casablanca are the three highest-scoring cities currently covered. Recorded city scores range from 18/100 in Meknes to 21/100 in Marrakech, a 3-point spread that shows why local context still matters.
Source: GLD country and city scoring records. Interpretation of the recorded assessment, not a new score calculation.Some tourism professionals regularly host diverse international guests, yet no city or resort exists outside national law. Public affection, dating apps, disclosure and assumptions about provider attitudes can create risk.
Sources: Visit Morocco — official tourism websiteNo. Private hospitality settings do not replace national law or guarantee staff and guest attitudes.
Sources: Visit Morocco — official tourism websitePublic disclosure, dating applications, intimate behaviour and sharing personal information with unknown contacts all warrant careful judgement.
Sources: Visit Morocco — official tourism websiteHOW TO READ THIS SCORE
The country score combines legal rights, social acceptance, rule of law and travel comfort. City guides add the local perspective to this national foundation.
BEHIND THIS SCORE
The source-based overview above adds national and city-level context. These are the recorded score components; the editorial research has not recalculated them.
Components have different weights and may be subject to methodology caps; this is not a simple average.
Legal status from ILGA/Equaldex/Human Dignity Trust and travel-advisory evidence; public opinion from Equaldex; rule of law from World Bank WGI; travel comfort from GLD editorial review using UK FCDO, Intrepid, IGLTA, Human Dignity Trust and LGBTQ travel evidence.
Synced from GLD Index on 27 Sept 2026. The sync date is not an evidence verification date.
No. Use the GLD Index alongside current official travel advice and local information. Conditions and personal experiences vary.
This score is read from GLD Index’s data portal, using only current published or partner-ready records. Score last updated: 20 May 2026. Public display levels use the existing four-band scale; the underlying methodology category is tracked separately.