Morocco in general is a popular destination for couples and offers romance and adventure in bucket loads. No wonder then, that so many couples come here.
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As long as the couple is an adult, they can stay in a hotel together, unless the hotel owner does not want them to share the room. Normally, unmarried foreign couples have no issue without showing proof of marriage. The law prohibits sexual relations outside marriage (Article 490), but this law is rarely enforced.
Public displays of affectionWhile you may often see people of the same sex hugging and holding hands in Morocco, this is only a sign of friendship. Public displays of affection between opposite sexes such as kissing are not allowed, while homosexuality is illegal in Morocco.
If you are a foreign couple visiting and you kiss no one is likely going to say anything to you – kissing in Morocco is not illegal. However if one partner is Moroccan you may face additional scrutiny. While you might not get in trouble, it is highly frowned on to kiss or fondle each other in public.
Moroccan society has rules regarding passionate kissing in public and lying on top of each other in a public garden as an act of aggression against Moroccan society - kissing in public can be considered a no-go for unmarried couples.
Sexual acts between members of the same sex, or outside marriage, are illegal. Possessing pornographic material is also illegal. Understand and follow local laws. Morocco has strict laws around religion, the monarchy, alcohol, photography and drone use.
Is there a law that prohibits unmarried couples from staying together or checking-in to a hotel together? No, there is no law that prohibits unmarried couples from staying together or checking-into a hotel.
in Morocco, the law requires a marriage certificate to allow a Moroccan couple to share the same hotel room or same apartment, including Moroccans with dual nationality. This law does not apply to other nationals.
Gulf countries do not allow live-in relationships for unmarried couples. This is the case in Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. In fact, the 2022 World Cup highlighted some of Qatar's traditional laws.
Cover Your Chest and ShouldersWhile you do not need to cover your entire arms, it is highly recommended that you at least cover your shoulders. Tank tops or strapless shirts and dresses are not considered appropriate in the streets of Morocco. Again, you will experience a lot of harassment if you wear these items.
Morocco allows the consumption of alcohol. Alcohol must be purchased and consumed in licensed hotels, bars, and tourist areas. You can also buy alcohol in most major supermarkets. The alcohol section is usually in a separate room from the main supermarket.
in the end, this gathering produced a law that gained a general consensus as it tried to conciliate social transformations and progressive demands with the Islamic Chari'a. The current Moroccan family law links the legal age of marriage to the condition of reaching complete 18 years old as stated in article 19.
Medicines & First AidRecommended items to take for any trip to Morocco are: paracetamol, ibuprofen, imodium, sun cream, lip balm, after-sun cream, mosquito repellant, sunglasses. A traveller's First Aid kit is always good to have on board in case of any injury.
When Moroccan women (I've seen men do this, too) greet each other, the greeting typically involves a 3-part kiss. The Moroccan woman will brush her cheek against that of the other woman's and will make a kissing sound. They don't typically kiss directly on the cheek. The same is repeated to the other cheek.