Gay guide marrakech
Gay Marrakech
Homosexual acts are illegal in Morocco, and can be punished with a heavy fine or imprisonment for up to three years. However, although no one will dare say it out loud, male homosexuality is actually relatively common. No, the men you see holding hands are not a gay couple (platonic same-sex affection is freely shown), but there was a moment when the city of Tangier had quite a gay scene. Today, an increase in male prostitution has led to a rise in harassment by authorities, who follow local men and beat information about what happened in the hotel room out of them. It's important that you be discreet if you meet local men anywhere in the country. Lesbians shouldn't interaction any problems, as the only annoyance would be having to explain to the macho Moroccan men that you're into the ladies -- everyone seems to think there's no such thing as a lesbian here.
So where to go to fetch your gaydar working in Marrakech? You go where the unbent crowds go. Look for the trendiest places in town or head straight to the following:
Gay-Friendly Spots
Comptoir Darna
Loca
Guide Marrakech Bar Gay
Marrakech has granted its name to Morocco; if it is not the capital, this imperial urban area, called "The pearl of the South", remains with Fez the historical heart of Morocco. With its ideal location, with equal distance from the atlantic coast and the first dunes of the Sahara, Marrakech is also the gate of the Moroccan South. Its ambiance, colors and its climate enchants its visitor with a genuine alter of scenery.
As immortal as the snows on the uppermost peaks, as remarkable as the Atlas Mountains, as steeped in history as the palm trees are rooted in the earth, the perfect proportions of the Ménara pavilion may be contemplated, mirrored in the quiet still waters that stand before it, you cannot miss Marrakesh.
The most worthwhile tourist traps are composed inside a rather small zone, starting in the north with the suuqs, continuing through the town square of Jemaa l-Fna with its crowd of storytellers, musicians and the Koutoubia mosque which is noticeable from practically anywhere in beyond this, the Menara gardens- by young Marrakechians considered
Traveling to an Islamic land and experiencing the magic of the Thousand and One Nights together – as a homosexual couple? This sounds more unsafe than it really is. Even though Marrakech&#;s clubs and hotels do not openly use labels such as “gay” or “gay-friendly” for advertising, it is the new “Pink City”, having overtaken the formerly international zone of Tanger.
To begin with: According to Moroccan law, homosexual acts are illegal and will be punished severely. Neighboring Rabat, for example, two young Moroccans were sentenced to four months imprisonment each in because of homosexual contacts. Strongly influenced by religion and patriarchal structures, Moroccan society is characterized by traditional ethics, and is, thus, rather homophobic. Nevertheless, homosexuality is tolerated to the greatest possible extent, as far as it’s lived out discreetly. In apparent contrast to this are the many men who are holding hands while walking through parks or the medina. They are not gay, but communicating with their friends in the traditional manner.
(Photo: Travelguide Marrakech At the foot of the Atlas Mountains lies Morocco&#x;s most famous urban area, Marrakech, best known for its vibrant, bustling square and market called Jemaa el-Fnaa. Day and bedtime, this is where you&#x;ll find desert musicians, snake charmers, storytellers, acrobats and more ready to entertain and profit from tourists passing by, as adv as countless food stalls and artisans selling local crafts. Escape the hustle and bustle and step inside the tranquil Menara Gardens, complete with a 19th-century palace, reflecting pool and olive groves backdropped by the Atlas Mountains on the horizon. Must-see sights also include the Koutoubia Mosque, the largest mosque in Marrakech, and the Bahia Palace, an architectural masterpiece. Located in the northeastern part of the country, Fez is often considered the cultural capital since it has the best maintained traditions and old-world charm. The center of it all is the Fes El Bali, the walled medina, with its narrow, pedestrian streets that house artisan workshops,
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