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Reforms, new laws and practical questions: the firm's view on developments in Moroccan law.
EmploymentRemote working and the employment contract in Morocco: what to provide for
Remote working has become established in many Moroccan companies, yet the Labour Code has no specific regime for it. What the general rules say, and what it is wise to put in the contract or amendment.Read more
CriminalFiling a criminal complaint in Morocco: the steps and what happens next
Theft, fraud, assault, breach of trust: filing a complaint is the first step towards prosecution and compensation. Where to file it, what it should contain, and what to expect next.Read more
Moroccans abroadManaging property in Morocco from abroad: powers of attorney
Selling, letting or managing property in Morocco without travelling is possible with a power of attorney. Its form, its content and the precautions that prevent abuse.Read more
FamilyFamily Code (Moudawana) reform: where do things stand?
Announced in 2023 and presented in its main outlines in December 2024, the reform of the Family Code raises many questions. What has been announced, what applies today, and how to act in the meantime.Read more
AccidentsWorkplace accidents in Morocco: first steps and compensation
An accident at work or on the way to work gives a right to the cover provided by Law No. 18-12. Reporting, medical certificate, benefits: the steps to assert your rights.Read more
CriminalAlternative sentences: what Law 43-22 changes for defendants and victims
In force since August 2025, Law No. 43-22 allows judges to replace certain prison sentences with measures served outside prison. Our reading of what changes for defendants and victims alike.Read more
AdministrativeChallenging an administrative decision in Morocco: deadlines and steps
Refusal of a permit, disciplinary sanction, withdrawal of an approval: a decision of the administration can be challenged before the administrative court. The sixty-day deadline is the first thing to watch.Read more
InheritanceWills (wassiya) in Morocco: what they allow and their limits
Moroccan law allows part of an estate to be left by will, up to one third. Who can benefit, how to draft it, and the mandatory bequest in favour of grandchildren.Read more
FamilyProperty acquired during marriage: Article 49 of the Moroccan Family Code
In Morocco each spouse keeps separate assets. Article 49 of the Family Code nevertheless allows spouses to agree on sharing what they acquire during the marriage, and protects the spouse who contributed without being the owner.Read more
EmploymentResigning in Morocco: procedure, notice period and employee rights
Leaving a job is a right, provided a few formal rules and the notice period are respected. What the Labour Code provides, and what the employee can claim when leaving.Read more
PropertyBuying registered property in Morocco: checks to make before signing
Before paying a deposit or signing a preliminary sale agreement, a few checks with the land registry and the seller avoid most disputes. The checklist we use at the firm.Read more
BusinessSetting up a SARL in Morocco: the steps and what to watch for
The SARL (limited liability company) remains the form most chosen by entrepreneurs in Morocco. The steps to set one up, and the clauses in the articles of association that prevent deadlocks between partners.Read more
Moroccans abroadEstate of a Moroccan living abroad: which law applies?
A Moroccan living in France, Belgium or Spain often leaves assets in both countries. Which law governs their estate, and how the assets located in Morocco are settled.Read more
AccidentsMedical errors in Morocco: liability and compensation
A missed diagnosis, an operation that goes wrong: the victim of medical negligence can obtain compensation. What must be proven, the role of the expert report and the competent courts.Read more
AdministrativeExpropriation in Morocco: compensation and appeals (Law 7-81)
A road, a public facility: the administration can expropriate for public purposes, against fair compensation. The steps of the procedure and how to challenge the amount offered.Read more
InheritanceInheriting property in Morocco: the formalities
To sell or divide an inherited property, the heirs must first be entered on the land title. The documents to gather and the steps, from the deed of inheritance to registration.Read more
InheritanceEnding joint ownership after an inheritance in Morocco
After a death, the heirs become joint owners of the estate. How to manage joint ownership, and how to end it through an amicable or court-ordered partition.Read more
CriminalHacking and online blackmail: what to do in Morocco?
Hacked account, video blackmail, identity theft: Law No. 07-03 and the Criminal Code punish these acts. The first steps to protect your evidence and file a complaint.Read more
CriminalOnline defamation and invasion of privacy in Morocco
Insulting posts, doctored images, sharing private photos or conversations: Moroccan law punishes these attacks, including on social media. The applicable texts and the right reflexes.Read more
CriminalFraud or breach of trust: what is the difference?
Two offences often confused, set out in Articles 540 and 547 of the Criminal Code. What distinguishes them, the penalties involved and how the victim can act.Read more
Debt recoveryLimitation periods for debts in Morocco
A debt that is not claimed in time can become time-barred. The general limitation period, the one that applies between traders, and the steps that interrupt it.Read more
Debt recoveryProtective attachment: securing a debt in Morocco
Even before obtaining a judgment, a creditor can ask the court to freeze a debtor’s assets. What a protective attachment is for, how to obtain one and what happens next.Read more
BusinessCompanies in difficulty: safeguard and receivership
Book V of the Commercial Code, reformed in 2018, gives business owners several tools before bankruptcy: prevention, safeguard, receivership. Recognising them in time changes everything.Read more
BusinessTermination of a commercial contract: how to protect yourself
A partner who stops delivering, a client who walks away: Moroccan contract law regulates termination. The right moves, from the formal notice to legal action.Read more
PropertyUnregistered land (moulkia): risks and land registration
Buying an unregistered property, backed only by a moulkia, carries real risks. What distinguishes registered from unregistered property, and how to obtain a land title.Read more
PropertyCommercial leases: the tenant’s rights (Law 49-16)
Law No. 49-16 protects the business tenant: right to renewal, eviction compensation, a regulated procedure. What every tenant and landlord should know before signing or ending a lease.Read more
EmploymentHarassment at work in Morocco: what remedies?
Sexual harassment at work is both gross misconduct by the employer under the Labour Code and a criminal offence. The employee’s remedies, the evidence to gather and the penalties involved.Read more
EmploymentFixed-term contracts in Morocco: when are they allowed?
The fixed-term contract is the exception in Moroccan labour law. The cases where it is permitted, its limits, and the risk of it being reclassified as a permanent contract.Read more
EmploymentDismissal for gross misconduct: the procedure to follow
Gross misconduct allows dismissal without notice or severance pay, provided the Labour Code procedure is followed. The steps, the deadlines and the employee’s remedies.Read more
FamilyVisiting rights after a divorce in Morocco
The parent who does not have custody keeps the right to see their child. How visiting rights are organised, what happens when they are not respected, and the question of travel abroad.Read more
FamilyPolygamy in Morocco: what the Family Code provides
Since 2004, polygamy requires court authorisation and is subject to strict conditions. What the law demands, the rights of the first wife, and the cases where it is prohibited.Read more
FamilyKafala in Morocco: conditions and procedure
Kafala allows a family to take in and raise an abandoned child, without creating legal parentage. Who can apply, under what conditions, and how the procedure before the guardianship judge works.Read more
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