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In force 1 Jan 2030
Announced Other

High-Speed Rail extension to Marrakech and Agadir approved

The extension of Morocco's high-speed rail network from Kénitra-Tangier to Casablanca-Marrakech-Agadir was approved in December 2024 for completion by 2030 ahead of the World Cup. Will materially reduce travel times along the Atlantic coastal corridor and has been cited as a factor in mover-destination appeal for Marrakech and Agadir.

Who it affects: Broader infrastructure context; indirect effect on mover-relevant destination appeal.

Gouvernement du Maroc ↗ · verified 2026-04-19

In force 11 Dec 2024
In force Other

FIFA World Cup 2030 co-hosting confirmed — infrastructure investment acceleration

Morocco was confirmed as a 2030 FIFA World Cup co-host (with Spain and Portugal) on 11 December 2024. The confirmation has accelerated major infrastructure investments — high-speed rail extensions (Casablanca-Marrakech-Agadir), stadium construction, airport upgrades. Practical mover impact: expanded employment in construction, hospitality, and infrastructure services through 2028.

Who it affects: Broad economic context; indirect effect on infrastructure, tourism, employment.

Gouvernement du Maroc ↗ · verified 2026-04-19

In force 1 Oct 2024
In force Labour

Digital Morocco 2030 strategy launched

The Digital Morocco 2030 strategy launched in September 2024 committed to creating 240,000 tech-sector jobs by 2030, developing major offshoring and digital-services hubs, and positioning Morocco as a regional digital leader. Practical effect: expanded tech-sector employment pipeline, particularly at offshore-service centres serving European and Francophone-African clients.

Who it affects: Tech sector jobs and professionals in digital-economy roles.

Gouvernement du Maroc ↗ · AMDI — Moroccan Investment Development Agency ↗ · verified 2026-04-19

In force 1 Sept 2024
In force Visa & immigration

e-Visa platform launched for specific country partners

Morocco launched an electronic visa (e-Visa) platform through 2024, initially for tourists from a limited set of visa-required countries (Israel, Thailand, India, and several others) before expansion. Replaces the previous consular-only model for those nationalities. Mover-relevant as a precursor to potential digital-visa expansion.

Who it affects: Visa-required visitors from participating countries.

Ministère des Affaires Étrangères ↗ · verified 2026-04-19

Announced 8 Mar 2024
Announced Residency

Family Code (Mudawana) reform announced; consultation ongoing

King Mohammed VI publicly committed to reforming the Family Code (Mudawana) in 2024 — addressing topics around marriage, divorce, custody, and inheritance. Consultation ongoing through 2025. For foreign mover-relevant impact: expected clarifications on inter-faith marriage, property registration under marriage contracts, and inheritance between non-Moroccan and Moroccan spouses.

Who it affects: Foreign-Moroccan marriages, family reunification, inheritance.

Gouvernement du Maroc ↗ · verified 2026-04-19

Announced 1 Feb 2024
Announced Visa & immigration

Digital Nomad Visa announced; implementation uncertain

Multiple government statements through 2024–2025 indicated that a dedicated Digital Nomad Visa was being developed, but no formal visa framework has been enacted as of April 2026. Contradictory third-party sources have reported implementation variously in 2024 and 2025; official DGSN and MAEC channels have not published DNV implementing regulations. Mover-relevant pathway remains the Carte de Séjour.

Who it affects: Prospective digital-nomad applicants to Morocco.

Ministère des Affaires Étrangères ↗ · Gouvernement du Maroc ↗ · verified 2026-04-19

In force 1 Jan 2024
In force Citizenship

Citizenship by marriage confirmed — 5 years post-marriage for foreign spouses

The long-standing citizenship-by-marriage pathway continues to operate. Foreign spouses of Moroccan citizens can apply for Moroccan citizenship after 5 years of continuous marriage. Dual citizenship is permitted for those acquiring Moroccan citizenship by naturalisation or marriage — a contrast with many peer countries.

Who it affects: Foreign spouses of Moroccan citizens.

Direction Générale de la Sûreté Nationale ↗ · verified 2026-04-19

In force 1 Jan 2024
In force Labour

Casablanca Finance City continues as regional offshore financial hub

Casablanca Finance City (CFC) — Morocco's offshore financial hub — continues to operate under its favourable tax regime: 15% corporate-tax cap for 20 years, exemption from several withholding taxes, and fast-track residence for senior staff. CFC-registered entities now exceed 200 firms across financial services, offshoring, and tech. A major route for foreign tech and finance professionals into Morocco.

Who it affects: Foreign professionals working in CFC-registered entities.

AMDI — Moroccan Investment Development Agency ↗ · verified 2026-04-19

In force 1 Jan 2024
In force Taxation

Phased dirham-exchange-rate liberalisation continues

Morocco's phased transition to a more flexible dirham exchange-rate regime continued through 2024–2025 — the dirham fluctuation band was widened to ±5% (from ±2.5%). Broader convertibility for investment flows and residents' foreign accounts remains limited; individuals are permitted an annual foreign-currency allocation for study, business travel, or medical purposes via the Office des Changes.

Who it affects: Importers, exporters, and individuals with cross-border financial needs.

Gouvernement du Maroc ↗ · verified 2026-04-19

In force 1 Jan 2024
In force Taxation

Phased corporate-tax reform; PIT bands restructured

The 2024 Finance Law commenced a phased 4-year corporate-tax reform, moving toward a unified 20% CIT rate (from the current 15–37% band structure) by 2028. Personal income tax bands were also restructured — top marginal rate maintained at 38% but band thresholds adjusted. Material for foreign residents of Morocco — particularly those running Moroccan businesses or with Moroccan-source income.

Who it affects: Moroccan tax residents and businesses.

Bulletin Officiel du Maroc ↗ · verified 2026-04-19

In force 8 Sept 2023
In force Other

Al Haouz earthquake recovery ongoing

The 8 September 2023 Al Haouz earthquake (magnitude 6.8) was the deadliest in Morocco's modern history. Recovery and reconstruction has continued through 2024–2026 with substantial government investment and international support. Mover-relevant: Marrakech remains operational and has rebounded on tourism; rural Atlas communities continue reconstruction work.

Who it affects: Marrakech, Al Haouz, Taroudant, and Chichaoua provinces — direct effect on real estate, tourism, infrastructure.

Gouvernement du Maroc ↗ · verified 2026-04-19

In force 1 Mar 2023
In force Labour

New Investment Charter in force; grants and Casablanca Finance City benefits continued

The new Moroccan Investment Charter (Law 03-22) took effect from early 2023 — consolidating investment-grant programmes, providing structured access to capital and training grants for qualifying foreign investments. Casablanca Finance City-registered entities (typically offshoring and financial services) continue to benefit from reduced corporate tax (15% cap for 20 years) and fast-track residence for senior staff.

Who it affects: Foreign investors and Casablanca Finance City-registered entities.

AMDI — Moroccan Investment Development Agency ↗ · Bulletin Officiel du Maroc ↗ · verified 2026-04-19

In force 1 Jan 2023
In force Labour

Morocco Now — investment attraction strategy launched

Morocco Now, the investment-attraction strategy coordinated by AMDI, was operational by 2023 — consolidating investment-incentive programmes across Casablanca Finance City (financial services offshoring), Tanger Med (logistics, automotive), and Casablanca/Rabat tech and services zones. Includes substantial corporate-tax holidays (5 years for qualifying export-oriented activities), customs exemptions, and fast-track residence for investor-linked staff.

Who it affects: Foreign investors in priority sectors (automotive, aerospace, offshoring, renewables, digital services).

AMDI — Moroccan Investment Development Agency ↗ · Gouvernement du Maroc ↗ · verified 2026-04-19

In force 28 Oct 2018
In force Other

Permanent GMT+1 time in force (no DST)

Morocco has been on permanent GMT+1 since October 2018 — abolishing the previous daylight-saving switches. Temporary shift to GMT (standard time) during Ramadan continues each year. Practical effect: most of the year Morocco is aligned with Central European Time; during Ramadan Morocco is one hour behind CET.

Who it affects: All residents and businesses; practical coordination with Europe and West Africa.

Gouvernement du Maroc ↗ · verified 2026-04-19