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 sex applicants to adopt at this time.
● Single 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 including employment.
● Must be in good mental and physical health and capable of caring for an adopted child. Evidence of health must also be obtained from a doctor practising in Morocco.
● Not currently using cannabis.
The Children
● Children between 0 – 8 years of age may be adopted. The typical age of children proposed to families is under 1 year.
● The children are typically from baby homes and are abandoned at birth.
Time and travel in Morocco
• Applicants are approved for Kafala Guardianship for the child. Applicants should anticipate spending a minimum time of 6 months in Morocco 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 awarded 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.