Can you drink at 18 in Morocco?

The legal drinking age for Moroccans is 18, but for visitors this is a gray area, as most establishments will serve you no matter what the age (within reason, of course). Moroccan bars, called brasseries, are usually smoky, dingy drinking dens frequented by Moroccan men and prostitutes.



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In Africa, the legal drinking age is generally set at 18 years old, as seen in countries like Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, and Zimbabwe. Similarly, in Latin America, 18 years old is the prevailing legal drinking age in countries such as Brazil, Chile, Mexico, and Uruguay.

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Moroccan Family Code Art. 209 – The age of legal majority is eighteen complete Gregorian years.

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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.

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Morocco has several cities with vibrant nightlife scenes beyond Rabat and Marrakesh. Here are some of the top Moroccan cities known for their lively nightlife: Casablanca: As the largest city in Morocco, Casablanca has a diverse range of nightlife options, from chic rooftop bars to trendy nightclubs.

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So it is considered incredibly rude to eat, shake hands, give a gift, or leave a tip with your left hand. If you get invited to a local's home for tea during your tour of Morocco, be especially careful to only touch your cup and any fruit or bread that may be offered with your right hand.

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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.

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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.

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The laws says that all couples (Moroccan couple, Tourist couple or Mixed) are not permitted to share an hotel room without being married not only Moroccan with tourist. Some hotels turn a blind eye for tourists couples, even some Riads for all but to be honest not Respectable Riads as you said.

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Contraceptives and tampons Poor quality and rather unreliable condoms (préservatifs) can be bought in most pharmacies, and so can the pill (officially by prescription, but this isn't essential). Tampons can be bought at general stores, not pharmacies, in most Moroccan cities.

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Morocco is one of America's oldest friends in the Middle East and North Africa and is recognized today as a major non-NATO ally.

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