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| Still current at: 25 November 2009
Updated: 28 October 2009 |
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Contact Details section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
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Travel advice for this country
Local laws and customs
Local laws reflect the fact that Morocco is a Muslim country. You should respect local traditions, customs, laws and religions at all times and be aware of your actions to ensure that they do not offend other cultures or religious beliefs, especially during the holy month of Ramadan or if you intend to visit religious areas.
Women, especially when travelling alone, will attract attention. To minimise hassle, you should dress inconspicuously and avoid wearing clothes that could be regarded as provocative (eg short skirts and low-necked strappy tops), except on the beach.
Homosexuality is a criminal offence in Morocco. Sexual relations outside marriage are also punishable by law and there were a number of arrests in 2007.
British nationals travelling to Morocco with a view to marrying a Moroccan should, before they travel, contact either the British Consulate in Tangier or the Consular Section of the British Embassy in Rabat to enquire about the documentation they will need to provide.
The penalties for possession of even small amounts of drugs are severe: up to 10 years’ imprisonment, with no remission for good behaviour, heavy fines and confiscation of your vehicle/vessel. If you travel through the Rif Mountains, a major cannabis growing area, you may be harassed by drug dealers.
It is against the law to carry bibles in Arabic, to attempt to distribute any non-Muslim/evangelical literature or be involved in any such activity.
For more general information for different types of travellers see Your trip.
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Contacts
Morocco, Rabat, British Embassy
Address:
British Embassy
28 Avenue S.A.R. Sidi Mohammed
Soussi 10105 (BP 45)
Rabat
Telephone:
+212 (0)537 63 33 33
Fax:
Office hours:
GMT: (Local Time = GMT)
Monday - Thursday: 08:00 - 16:15
Friday: 08:00 - 13:00
Ramadan: Monday - Thursday: 08:00 - 14:00; Friday: 08:00 - 13:00
E-mail: Rabat.Consular@fco.gov.uk
Website: http://ukinmorocco.fco.gov.uk/en
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