Hotels, water parks and beach clubs in Morocco ban burkini and Islamic veil
Private businesses are implementing measures against radical religious symbols under the pretext of hygiene or image concerns. Those affected are Muslim tourists residing in Europe.
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In various beach clubs, hotels and swimming pools in Morocco, restrictions have been imposed on women wearing the hijab or burkini. This practice, although not regulated by any law, It has become standard practice in certain tourist establishments.. According to the information published by Bloody.net, During the summer of 2025, several tourists residing in Europe have reported being prevented from accessing bathing or leisure areas for wearing clothing deemed inappropriate by the staff on site.
Ban on the hijab in Moroccan clubs
In one of the most talked-about cases, A woman recorded a video outside a beach club denouncing that she had been prevented from entering because she was wearing a hijab.. The scene, Shared on Instagram, It has generated reactions both for and against. While some voices defend establishments' right to set access rules, others criticise that these practices directly affect women who choose to dress in accordance with their religious convictions.
A user wrote: “I want to know why the ban??? How can a headscarf affect a tourism project???”, calling into question the very purpose of the rule applied. Another commented: “Welcome to our country. It's happened to me too.”, showing that the situation is not isolated. A third comment defended the club: “At that place they serve alcohol and have shows featuring half-naked women. If she had understood that, she wouldn't have gone to that sort of place in the first place.”
Ban on the burkini in public swimming pools, water parks and hotels in Morocco
More and more hotels, beach clubs and public swimming pools in Morocco are explicitly banning the use of the burkini. It is increasingly common to see signs at the entrance with instructions such as “”Unauthorised burkini“ or "Mandatory regulation swimwear"”This practice has become particularly visible in cities with heavy tourist activity such as Marrakesh, Agadir and Casablanca.
The phenomenon has been on the rise since the summer of 2024 and It has been confirmed for 2025, according to testimonies gathered in the media and on social media.. Many women have reported being prevented from accessing bathing areas or being asked to leave once the type of swimsuit they were wearing was detected. Some establishments have stated that these are internal decisions related to the venue's image or to their own criteria on what they consider appropriate attire for recreational use..
Complaint to the National Human Rights Council
In response to the rise in reported cases of women being excluded from swimming pools and beach clubs for wearing a burkini or hijab, the Moroccan Centre for the Protection of Social Rights and Development has lodged a formal complaint with the National Council for Human Rights (CNDH).
Through this institutional step, the entity asks the CNDH to iIntervene to ensure that tourist establishments respect the rights of all women., regardless of their appearance or the clothing they choose to wear in recreational spaces.
According to Bladi.net, the complaint refers to “”unacceptable practices" in various tourist establishments, which—according to the centre—violate the fundamental rights of the women affected, especially with regard to freedom of dress and equal access to services. The text of the complaint includes documentary evidence and testimonies that record specific incidents occurring at various locations across the country.
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