Morocco

Famous for its scenic vistas and rich culture, Morocco is a hotbed of tourist activity, both mundane and superhuman. As part of a variety of social and political reforms under the current ruler, King Mohammed VI, Morocco offers a “conditional neutrality” to various superhumans seeking temporary asylum. Under this agreement, superhumans possessing a special visa issued by Morocco can operate within the borders of the nation sans government interference, even if they are wanted by the authorities of other nations with which Morocco usually has extradition treaties. These visas are of a very limited length and can be withdrawn at the discretion of the crown, but they do allow individuals to meet, negotiate, or simply vacation in peace. Though usually employed by supervillains, clandestine meetings between superheroes are not unheard of. The price of these special visas is high, making them a profitable part of Morocco’s burgeoning “super tourism” industry.
Resorts and clubs that cater to superhumans, their allies, and agents have become popular in recent years. The oldest and most notable among these is L’Americain, a club whose origins date back to WWII, when it was used as the clandestine meeting place of various spies and antiAxis super-soldiers. L’Americain’s owner, who only goes by the name Blaine, is rumored to be one such super-soldier himself, though others point out the middle-aged man is too young to have fought the Nazis. For his part, Blaine has nothing to say about these rumors.

TAZAMAMART

In stark contrast to the brighter aspects of the nation, the former political prison Tazamamart in the southern Atlas Mountains has been repurposed and updated to serve an exclusive clientele. Now a secret and privately run prison, it has been converted to house superhuman prisoners. The facility’s harsh, inhumane conditions made it a human rights nightmare before it was originally shut down in 1991. Even today, if an inmate can bypass the defensive systems and escape, they still have to contend with harsh desert for miles in all directions. The desert and the prison’s walls are only a small part of what keeps Tazamamart’s prisoners there; the main incentive is the presence of the Gallu.
The warden and operator of Tazamamart, Gallu is a powerful superhuman with the ability to drain the superhuman abilities of nearly any target. Unless a power is derived through physical training or technology, Gallu can steal it and use it as his own. Gallu must maintain semi-regular contact with his victims to keep their powers, which he does through “personal sessions” with each prisoner that involve beatings, psychological torment, and other abuses. It is unknown who Gallu was before taking over the prison, or why with his powers he seems content to serve as warden in a remote prison. Gallu’s name is taken from Mesopotamian myths of demonic ghouls that dwell in the underworld. No one knows his real name.
The prison’s inmates are a selection of some of the most dangerous or politically embarrassing prisoners from various nations around the world. Truthfully, for the right price one can incarcerate anyone here for any amount of time, regardless of status or guilt. Few who have been incarcerated here leave, and those who do often emerge more violent and dangerous than when they entered. Prisoners are sometimes even sold (living or dead) for experimentation to various interested groups.