💬 Join Equaldex's LGBTQ+ Discord to discuss LGBT rights and chat!

Public Opinion

Souss-Massa is lacking public opinion data.

Help expand our understanding of the public's view on LGBTQ+ issues in Souss-Massa by sharing a link to a survey from a reputable organization.

Suggest Public Opinion Data

Have you lived in or visited Souss-Massa?

Share your experience of being LGBTQ+ in Souss-Massa.

Take Survey

History

Homosexual activity in Souss-Massa

?

Homosexual activity in Souss-Massa is illegal (imprisonment as punishment).

Current status
Since Nov 26, 1962
Illegal (imprisonment as punishment)
Article 489 of the Penal Code punishes same sex behaviour by imprisonment of between 6 months and 3 years, and a fine of 200 to 1000 dirhams.
Report error  ·  Log

Same-sex marriage in Souss-Massa

?

Same-sex marriage in Souss-Massa is unrecognized.

Current status
Unrecognized
There is no legal recognition of same-sex couples, but same-sex marriage is not banned
Report error  ·  Log

Censorship of LGBT issues in Souss-Massa

?

Censorship of LGBT issues in Souss-Massa is state-enforced.

Current status
Since 2005
State-enforced
Morocco has several censorship measures in place including LGBT media censorship. Article 3 of the Decree Regulating the Right of Association prohibits associations from engaging in activities that, inter alia, “breach the laws or public morals” or “offend Islam”.
Further amendments were made by Decree No. 2?04?969 (2005), which include prohibitive provisions, such as capacities at start-up.
LGBT organisations are refused to register by the authorities.

Right to change legal gender in Souss-Massa

?

Right to change legal gender in Souss-Massa is illegal.

Current status
Illegal
There is no legal framework to change one's gender marker in Morocco.
Report error  ·  Log

Gender-affirming care in Souss-Massa

?

Gender-affirming care in Souss-Massa is banned.

Current status
Banned under federal Morocco law
In Morocco, transgender individuals are unable to obtain medical and surgical treatments to undergo gender transition.

Legal recognition of non-binary gender in Souss-Massa

?

Legal recognition of non-binary gender in Souss-Massa is not legally recognized.

Current status
Not legally recognized
Non-binary identities are not recognized.
Report error  ·  Log

LGBT discrimination in Souss-Massa

?

LGBT discrimination in Souss-Massa is no protections.

Current status
No protections
There are no protections from discrimination provided to LGBTIQ+ people in Morocco.
Report error  ·  Log

LGBT employment discrimination in Souss-Massa

?

LGBT employment discrimination in Souss-Massa is no protections.

Current status
No protections
There are no protections from discrimination in employment provided to LGBTIQ+ people in Morocco.
Report error  ·  Log

LGBT housing discrimination in Souss-Massa

?

LGBT housing discrimination in Souss-Massa is no protections.

Current status
No protections
There are no protections from discrimination in housing provided to LGBTIQ+ people in Morocco.
Report error  ·  Log

Same-sex adoption in Souss-Massa

?

Same-sex adoption in Souss-Massa is illegal.

Current status
Illegal
In Morocco, only single women and married couples are permitted to adopt. Single men are not allowed to and same-sex marriage is not recognised, prohibiting LGBTIQ+ people from adopting.
Report error  ·  Log

Intersex infant surgery in Souss-Massa

?

Intersex infant surgery in Souss-Massa is not banned.

Current status
Not banned
There is no ban on surgeries performed on intersex infants in Morocco.
Report error  ·  Log

Serving openly in military in Souss-Massa

?

Serving openly in military in Souss-Massa is illegal.

Current status
Illegal
Report error  ·  Log

Blood donations by MSMs in Souss-Massa

?

Blood donations by MSMs in Souss-Massa is banned (indefinite deferral).

Current status
Banned (indefinite deferral)
Due to homosexuality being illegal.
Report error  ·  Log

Conversion therapy in Souss-Massa

?

Conversion therapy in Souss-Massa is not banned.

Current status
Not banned
Conversion therapy is not banned.
Report error  ·  Log

Equal age of consent in Souss-Massa

?

Equal age of consent in Souss-Massa is n/a.

Current status
N/A
Homosexuality is illegal.
Report error  ·  Log