Morocco Halal Market Profile — Size, Regulations & Trade | HalalExpo

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

Oct 13, 2026

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Halal Morocco Expo 2026

Nov 10, 2026

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Companies in Morocco

Agro-Food Industrie

manufacturer

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Oriental Group SARL AU

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Africa Food Show Morocco

service provider

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Casablanca Trade Solutions

distributor

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Halal Certifiers in Morocco

Moroccan Halal Certification Body

MHMK

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Institut Marocain de Normalisation — Halal Division

IMANOR

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Office National de Securite Sanitaire des Produits Alimentaires — Morocco

ONSSA

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Morocco