Articles on Criminal Law

Browse all our legal articles on Criminal Law in Morocco — analyses, practical advice and news to better understand your rights.

17 articles published

Moroccan Judicial Experts: Legal Status, Duties and Liability
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Moroccan Judicial Experts: Legal Status, Duties and Liability

A practical legal analysis of the status, appointment, ethical duties, fees and liability of judicial experts before Moroccan courts.

Alternative Sentences in Morocco: How to Avoid Prison Under Law No. 43-22
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Alternative Sentences in Morocco: How to Avoid Prison Under Law No. 43-22

Morocco now allows courts to replace certain short prison terms with community service, daily fines, electronic monitoring or rehabilitation measures.

Baccalaureate Fraud in Morocco: Prison, Fines and Exam Bans Explained
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Baccalaureate Fraud in Morocco: Prison, Fines and Exam Bans Explained

Cheating in Morocco’s Baccalaureate can lead to cancelled results, an exam ban, a criminal record, heavy fines and, in serious cases, imprisonment.

Criminal Imprisonment in Morocco: Sentences, Drug Trafficking and Appeals
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Criminal Imprisonment in Morocco: Sentences, Drug Trafficking and Appeals

A practical legal analysis of criminal imprisonment in Morocco: sentencing ranges, drug trafficking, criminal conspiracy, prison conditions and appeals.

Animal Cruelty in Morocco: Offences, Fines and the Real Risk of Prison
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Animal Cruelty in Morocco: Offences, Fines and the Real Risk of Prison

Moroccan law punishes certain acts against animals, but the rules are fragmented. Here is what the Penal Code actually says and how to file a complaint.

Air Passenger Rights in Morocco: Compensation After an Accident, Delay or Cancellation
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Air Passenger Rights in Morocco: Compensation After an Accident, Delay or Cancellation

Moroccan and international law protect air passengers after accidents, delays, cancellations and baggage loss—but strict deadlines can defeat a valid claim.

Bounced Cheque in Morocco: Legal Remedies, Deadlines and Recovery Steps
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Bounced Cheque in Morocco: Legal Remedies, Deadlines and Recovery Steps

A practical legal roadmap for recovering an unpaid cheque in Morocco through banking, civil, commercial and criminal procedures.

Road Accident Liability in Morocco: Who Pays and How Victims Are Compensated
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Road Accident Liability in Morocco: Who Pays and How Victims Are Compensated

Civil fault, criminal prosecution, insurance and compensation: the essential legal steps after a road accident in Morocco.

Illegal Listening and Secret Recordings in Morocco: Consent, Surveillance and Criminal Penalties
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Illegal Listening and Secret Recordings in Morocco: Consent, Surveillance and Criminal Penalties

Moroccan law punishes secret recordings, intercepted calls and the disclosure of private conversations. Here is what consent, privacy and surveillance mean in practice.

Illegal Streaming in Morocco: Criminal Penalties, Fines and Real Risks Before 2030
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Illegal Streaming in Morocco: Criminal Penalties, Fines and Real Risks Before 2030

Watching or broadcasting pirated streams in Morocco can trigger fines, seizure and even prison. Here is what the law really says in practice.

Parking Guards in Morocco: What the Law Really Says About Fake Attendants, Workers’ Rights and Citizens’ Remedies
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Parking Guards in Morocco: What the Law Really Says About Fake Attendants, Workers’ Rights and Citizens’ Remedies

Who can legally guard a parking area in Morocco, what offences do fake attendants commit, and what can drivers or workers do in practice?

Sexual Exploitation of Minors in Morocco: Criminal Offences, Penalties and Reporting Procedures
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Sexual Exploitation of Minors in Morocco: Criminal Offences, Penalties and Reporting Procedures

An in-depth look at Moroccan criminal law on child sexual exploitation, from offences and penalties to reporting, procedure and victim rights.

Legal Liability in Cosmetic Medicine in Morocco: What Patients Can Really Do After a Botched Procedure
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Legal Liability in Cosmetic Medicine in Morocco: What Patients Can Really Do After a Botched Procedure

A practical legal article on medical liability in cosmetic medicine in Morocco: civil claims, criminal complaints, expert reports, and compensation.

Export Offences and Office des Changes Sanctions in Morocco: What Companies Really Risk
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Export Offences and Office des Changes Sanctions in Morocco: What Companies Really Risk

A practical look at export-related foreign exchange offences in Morocco, the sanctions companies face, and how Office des Changes investigations unfold.

Internet Defamation Convictions in Morocco: What You Really Risk Under Moroccan Law
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Internet Defamation Convictions in Morocco: What You Really Risk Under Moroccan Law

A practical look at internet defamation convictions in Morocco: legal definition, penalties, evidence, procedure, and real courtroom risks.

Morocco traffic fine online payment scam: how to spot fake SMS, protect your money, and pay legally
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Morocco traffic fine online payment scam: how to spot fake SMS, protect your money, and pay legally

A fake traffic fine payment has no legal value in Morocco. Here is how to detect fraud, use the official portal, and protect your rights.

Foreign Apps, Moroccan Users: How Law 09-08 Protects Your Personal Data — and Where It Fails
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Foreign Apps, Moroccan Users: How Law 09-08 Protects Your Personal Data — and Where It Fails

Facebook, TikTok, InDrive, Glovo: what rights do Moroccan users really have when foreign apps collect, transfer and monetize their personal data?

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