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ARTICLE · 17 FEBRUARY 2026

Moroccan Consumer Protection Directorate – Recent Enforcement Activity

Consumer protection in Morocco is primarily governed by Law No. 31-08 on consumer protection and enforced by the Consumer Protection Directorate within the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

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Consumer protection in Morocco is primarily governed by Law No. 31-08 on consumer protection and enforced by the Consumer Protection Directorate within the Ministry of Industry and Trade. The Directorate is responsible for ensuring compliance with consumer information obligations, combating misleading commercial practices, supervising market surveillance, and coordinating enforcement actions with other competent national authorities. Its mandate extends across traditional retail markets and, increasingly, digital and cross-border commercial activities affecting Moroccan consumers.

Recent Enforcement Trends and Investigations:

In recent months, the Consumer Protection Directorate has intensified its enforcement activity, reflecting a broader governmental focus on market regulation and consumer rights protection. The Directorate has shown increased interest in e-commerce and digital sales channels, where inspections have targeted both domestic and foreign operators

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