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Morocco
INTRODUCTION
1. Political situation
2. Defense
3. Economy
a. Figures
4. Health
5. Education
a. Universities
6. Demographics
7. Religions
a. Freedom
8. Peoples
9. Languages
10. Human rights
11. History
12. Cities and Towns



























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Index / Religions / Freedom
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Religious freedom


The constition designates Islam as the state religion of Morocco, but it also guarantees religious freedom for all faiths. Yet, criticism of Islam is illegal, and punishable with up to 5 years in prison.
Morocco is one of few Muslim countries that permits a Muslim woman to marry a non-Muslim; this has become very popular, thousands of women do so every year.
Missionary activity is illegal, and considered to threaten the fundamental positio of Islam in society.
Conversion from Islam is legal in Morocco, but reports tell that society reacts with great intolerance to the individuals or families that do so.




By Tore Kjeilen