AfricaTier 2 — Significant Market

Morocco

Halal Market: $30B
Muslim Pop.: 98%
Muslims: 37M
Market CAGR: 8.0%

Market Overview

Total Population: 38M
Muslim Population: 37M (98%)
Halal Market Size: $30B
Market Growth (CAGR): 8.0%
GDP (USD): $140B

Regulatory Framework

Halal Authority: IMANOR (Institut Marocain de Normalisation)
Certification Required: Yes — Mandatory
Key Legislation: Dahir (Royal Decree) on religious slaughter; Food Safety Law; IMANOR NM 08.0.800:2015 halal standard
Import Requirements: Halal certificate required for imported meat/poultry

Industry

Top Halal Sectors

Food & BeveragesTourismIslamic FinanceCosmeticsPharmaceuticals

Key Organisations

IMANOR

Standards authority

CIH Bank (Islamic division)

Islamic banking

Attijariwafa Bank

Banking with Islamic products

Trade Intelligence

Top Halal Exports: Argan oil (global premium), sardines, olive oil, phosphates, citrus
Top Halal Imports: Wheat, meat, processed food

Key Trade Agreements

EU-Morocco Association Agreement (DCFTA)AGADIR AgreementGAFTAAfCFTA

Consumer Insights

Halal Awareness: Very High (98% Muslim)
Dining Scene: Widespread

Key Trends

•Argan oil premium export
•Tanger Med as halal export hub
•Islamic banking growing

Events in Morocco

Morocco SIEMA FOOD Expo

Sep 9, 2025

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Africa Food Show Morocco

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Companies in Morocco

Casablanca Trade Solutions

distributor

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🇲🇦 Morocco At a Glance

ISO Code: MA
Region: Africa
Market Tier: Tier 2
Cert. Required: Yes
Market Size: $30B

Market Statistics

Population

38M

Muslims

37M

Muslim %

98%

CAGR

8.0%

Market Size

$30B

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