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Africa
Morocco
Tier 2: Significant MarketHalal certification required- $30B
- Halal market
- 98%
- Muslim population
- 37M
- Muslims
- 8.0%
- Yearly growth
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
Morocco at a glance
- ISO Code
- MA
- Region
- Africa
- Market Tier
- Tier 2
- Cert. Required
- Yes
- Market Size
- $30B
Market Statistics
Halal Certification Rules
- Certification
- Mandatory ✓
- Authority
- IMANOR (Institut Marocain de Normalisation)
- Import Requirements
Related industry guides
Working with Morocco suppliers or distributors? Pair this country profile with our Halal Supplier Sourcing Guide for vetting and RFQ playbooks, and the Halal Cosmetics Guide for one of the fastest-growing product categories in the global halal economy.