MOROCCO ADOPTIONS
This is a program of the Government of Morocco.
Morocco is not a party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Coo-operation in Respect of intercountry adoption.
The Parents
● Residents of British Columbia only.
● The applicants must be practising Muslims to adopt from Morocco and provide proof of faith.
● Adoptive parents must be at least 25 years of age. There is no age limit.
● Adoptive parents must be legally married.
● Unfortunately, Morocco does not permit same gender applicants to adopt at this time.
● Single female applicants are able to apply.
● There is no limit to how many children the adoptive parents can have in the home.
● At least one adoptive parent must be either a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada.
● Applicants should have at least an average income and be financially secure with employment.
● Must be in good mental and physical health and capable of caring for an adopted child.
● Adoptive parents will be required to attend an interview with our Moroccan Facilitator and be pre-approved prior to registering with Sunrise. Adoptive parents should be prepared to discuss their commitment to the Muslim faith and practices.
● Not currently using cannabis.
The Children
● Children between 1 – 8 years of age are available for adoption, with the typical age of children proposed to families being between 2 and 4 years of age.
● Children typically live in baby homes, having come into care when they were unable to remain with their birth families at birth.
Time and travel in Morocco
• Applicants are approved for Kafala Guardianship for the child. Applicants should anticipate living in Morocco for a minimum period of 6 months to complete the adoption process.
Important to Know
Although this page uses the term "adoption" throughout, applicants considering adopting should be aware that Moroccan law provides for a guardianship order issued for the purpose of the child’s immigration and adoption. In Morocco, this guardianship is referred to as "Kafala" and is granted by a Moroccan Court. Under these circumstances, an eligible child can be issued a visa for permanent residency, and will need to fulfill certain requirements, including the child’s adoption after arrival in Canada, before the child may acquire Canadian citizenship.