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82.1% of the population of Morocco reject homosexuality.

Morocco is the third least tolerant African country towards homosexuality: 82% are self-identified as homophobic. Only Uganda and Senegal are more intolerant.

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According to the tolerance index published by Afrobarometer on 10 May, and82.1% of Moroccans reject homosexuality. Our neighbouring country ranks 31st out of 33 in the African rankings. tolerance of homosexuality. Only Senegal and Uganda are more intolerant of LGBT people.

This social rejection is underpinned by a clearly repressive legal framework. Article 489 of the Moroccan Penal Code punishes “indecent acts with a person of the same sex” with prison sentences of six months to three years., as well as fines. This law, still in force, not only legitimises the judicial persecution of LGBTQ+ people, but also sends a strong message of institutional disapproval. Cases of Detentions, public humiliations and media-staged trials are recurrent and contribute to maintaining a climate of fear and invisibility..

Although in tourist cities there is a certain tacit tolerance towards LGBTQ+ visitors, this Permissiveness does not extend to the local population, who may suffer harassment, persecution or extortion..

Data on homophobia in Morocco

Afrobarometer reports based on surveys offer a clear picture of social perception of homosexuality in Morocco. The figures are emphatic and confirm that rejection is overwhelmingly widespread, with very few cracks of tolerance. The most notable data are:

  • The Moroccans' 82% rejects homosexuality.
  • Only 2.51 per cent of the population say they accept homosexuality.
  • Only 71 per cent of Moroccans would accept having a homosexual person as a neighbour.
  • The 91% states that they do not want to live next door to a homosexual person.

These data show uAn increase in social intolerance towards the LGBTQ+ community in Morocco. This contrasts with a slight improvement in tolerance towards other groups (for example, people of other religions or ethnic groups).

Official Islam and social conservatism

Malikite Islam, the official faith of the Kingdom of Morocco, explicitly condemns homosexuality. The Qur'anic account of Lot's people is used as doctrinal justification, and This interpretation is imposed through schools, mosques and the media..

This religious framework reinforces legal repression and shields traditional morality, especially in rural areas and family settings. Despite the repression, there are critical voices both inside and outside the country. The writer Abdellah Taïa, based in France, has openly denounced the situation of the Moroccan LGBTQ+ community. The Kifkif association, based in Madrid, supports sexual exiles and refugees from Morocco..

Within Morocco, these initiatives are virtually invisible or persecuted. Many activists opt for anonymity or exile to protect themselves.

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