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Morocco
VERIFIED · MAY 202622 ENTRIESAFRICA
Morocco is in Africa. Review the laws below before your trip. Country pages link to official sources, and the verdict layer is sorted worst-first.
HEADS UP
Cannabis production country but still illegal. Hash possession = up to 10 years prison.
DO NOT BRING
Insulting the King · Promoting separatism
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- Buying hashish in the Rif region is a setup risk — tourists are routinely arrested or extorted after the transaction.
- Importing prescription medicines requires a French- or Arabic-translated doctor's letter, even for common SSRIs.
JURISDICTION NOTES
- Cannabis cultivation is licensed for medical and industrial use only in three northern provinces (Al Hoceima, Chefchaouen, Taounate).
- Same-sex relations and extramarital sex are criminal offences under Articles 489 and 490, applied to foreigners as well.
OFFICIAL SOURCES
Last verified · May 2026
Information only. Not legal advice. Laws change and enforcement varies — consult a qualified attorney for your jurisdiction before acting.