Gambling regulation
Gambling in the country:
Forbidden
Local License:
-
Population growth:
Internet users:
Urbanization:
65,1%
Languages in the country:
Arabic (official)
French
Tamazight (official).
Age structure:
0-14 - 25.7%
15-64 years old - 65.9%
65+ - 8.4%
Middle age:
Total - 30.6
Men - 30.1
Women - 31
Literacy:
Total - 75.9%
Men - 84.8%
Women - 67.4%
Real GDP:
2021 - $323.02 billion.
2022 - $327.085 billion.
2023 - $337.48 billion.
Real GDP growth:
2021 - 8.02%.
2022 - 1.26%.
2023 - 3.18%.
GDP per capita:
2021 - $8,600
2022 - $8,600
2023 - $8,800
Top brands in the country
Top 20 iGaming Brands (December 2024):
(search volume in parentheses)
Top payment systems
Слоты по доли рынка
Affiliates receiving traffic
More about gambling regulation
To date, only betting on horse racing, dog racing, sports and lotteries is allowed in Morocco. These forms of gambling are under a state monopoly represented by three companies: Société des Courses de Lévriers du Maroc (SCLM) - dog racing betting, Marocaine des Jeux & des Sports (MDJS) - lotteries and online sports betting, Société Royale d'Encouragement du Cheval (SOREC) - horse racing betting.
The main document controlling the gambling industry in Morocco is the 1966 law, which obviously does not mention online gambling. Thus, the online casino sector is in a gray zone despite the existing monopoly on online betting.
The country's authorities have begun to consider full-fledged legislation for iGaming, but that's where the government's actions end.
Therefore, due to the lack of regulation of the industry and the uniformity of the state's gambling industry, Moroccans are increasingly turning to offshore platforms, as current laws do not penalize their use.
About blocking and liability
Medium
Legislation:
Ambiguous/local bans are possible
The activity of the authorities:
Medium
Risk of harassment of non-residents:
Low/Medium
The risk in entering the country:
Low/Medium
Risk of extradition to the country:
Low
Precedents (against non-residents):
No data
Comment on the level of risk:
Morocco: Many local specifics; local checks are required before active work. Risk of extradition to the country is low, requests are rare.
Blask.com data - index and top brands
Indicates the aggregate level of engagement and interest in all brands in a country. This indicator serves as a barometer for the iGaming industry and combines various indicators to give an overview of trends and changes in the market.
Top brands in the country according to the Blask.com service
| MDJS | 26.78% |
| Bet365 | 25.78% |
| 1xBet | 15.54% |
| Melbet | 7.54% |
| Unibet | 7.15% |
*BAP (Brand's Accumulated Power) - accumulated brand power, reflects the brand's share of consumer interest in the online gambling market. The relative presence of a brand in a country. The BAP graph is presented below:
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Gambling in the country
Morocco is a predominantly Islamic country, where gambling is viewed with a certain skepticism. Despite this, there is an active gambling sector, which attracts an increasing number of residents.
According to a report by the Royal Institute for Strategic Studies, there are now ten users turning to offshore platforms for every Moroccan who bets with a state-owned operator or buys a national lottery ticket.
The Moroccan government has already started talking about passing laws for online casinos (the industry is currently unregulated, and only the national lottery and sports betting conducted by state-owned gambling companies are legal). At the same time, the number of players involved in online gambling continues to grow steadily.
The population is 38 million, of which about 11 million Moroccans live in rural areas.
Arabs make up about 60% of Morocco's population, while the Berbers (the common name for the indigenous inhabitants of North Africa who converted to Islam in the 7th century) are the second largest, at about 40%.
There is also a small percentage of Europeans, mostly Spanish and French, numbering about 70,000. There are also several thousand Jews living in the country.
In 2024, Morocco's population will increase by 529,170 to just over 39 million at the end of the year. The median age is 27.
About 72,33% people over the age of 15 can read and write in some language.
Language: Arabic is the official language. French and Spanish are also spoken in the country, and Berber is the language of the Berbers.
Religion: 99% of the country's residents profess Islam, 0.8% profess Christianity, and 0.2% profess Judaism.
Morocco is headed by a king who is not only the official head of state, but also the spiritual leader of the country's believing population.
Major cities: Casablanca, Rabat (capital), Fez, Marrakech, Tangier.
Currency: Moroccan dirham (MAD). 100 MAD = $10,11.
The country's multidimensional poverty rate (the index takes into account the level of health, education, and accessibility to basic goods, medicine, and other) has dropped significantly from 40% in 2001 to 9.1% in 2014 and finally to 5.7% in 2022.
In 2024, the projected poverty rate in Morocco is 6%.
The unemployment rate in 2022 was 11.8% and increased to 13% in 2023, especially among the youth. The unemployment rate in 2024 is projected to be 12%.
The minimum wage is $345 in the public sector, $295 in the private sector, and $205 for agricultural workers.
The average salary is about $400 (in 2023, the national average income was about $320).
Morocco is a country in the north of Africa, and exclusive power is concentrated in the hands of the king and his Council of Ministers. Respect for the king is unquestioned, and his portrait hangs in every room.
One of the national passions of the residents is soccer. This sport is actively promoted: matches of various championships are broadcast daily in cafes all over the country.
The mourning color is white, while red symbolizes bravery, strength and valor - qualities that are highly valued in Moroccan culture.
The inhabitants of the state do not accept tactile communication. When greeting each other, people of different genders usually only nod or occasionally shake hands.
Gambling has been legal in Morocco since 1930. The first form of gambling to be legalized was betting on horse races at the country's first racetrack, Casa Anfa, in Casablanca. Lotteries followed.
Today, the gambling sector is controlled by the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Royal Society for the Promotion of Horse Breeding. The entire gambling regulatory framework is based on French legislation due to Morocco's shared history with France.
Lotteries and betting, including online betting, are strictly government monopolies:
The largest of these gambling companies is MDJS, which in 2009 received authorization to sell lottery tickets and conduct online sports betting on the National Lottery website and mobile application. There are more than a thousand sports betting outlets in Morocco that are franchises of the MDJS brand.
Land-based gambling establishments are permitted. The Koran strictly forbids Muslims to visit casinos, but the state laws allow, as a result - most of the players are locals.
The country has a gambling license only for land-based establishments. There are no laws and licensing system for online gambling, so the sector remains unregulated and in the «gray zone».
In 2021, 3.3 million Moroccans participated in iGaming, with 40% of them categorized as high-risk players. The number of users in the online gambling market is expected to reach more than 5.5 million by 2029.
The revenue in the iGaming market is projected to reach $47.22 million in 2024 and reach over $50 million by 2029.
41.9% of people who bet on sports are driven by the desire to «win money», while 29.21% like the excitement/experience of betting on sports. Also, 35.56% stated that they are more interested in watching/watching the game after betting.
As of 2024, internet penetration will reach 90.7%, up from 88.1% a year earlier. Morocco is among the African countries with the highest number of internet users.
The proportion of the population with access to mobile internet will grow steadily and will reach 88.68% between 2024 and 2029.
Average speed of fixed Internet connection - 29.96 Mbps. Average speed of mobile Internet connection - 41.40 Mbps.
Volume of device utilization:
Popular Web Applications: WhatsApp, YouTube, Facebook, Facebook, Instagram, Jumia (one of the most popular marketplaces on the African continent).
In 2023, WhatsApp was used by more than 80% residents, YouTube by 60%, Facebook by 50%, Instagram by 30% (mostly youth), and Jumia by 30%.
Despite the religious taboo, the desire for entertainment and the opportunity to earn money attract more and more Moroccans to iGaming. Therefore, the gambling industry is gaining momentum, going beyond the traditional authorized forms, such as betting on horse races and sports, lotteries.
Online betting on sporting events, especially soccer, is gaining significant popularity among Moroccans. Many residents actively follow international and local sports leagues, betting on soccer clubs (Vidad Casablanca, Real Betis and Maghreb Athletic Tetouan, etc.).
Blackjack, roulette, bridge and other card games are popular at online casinos. In addition, local players often favor games with strategy and skill elements, such as poker. Since it is not only a gamble, but also an opportunity to showcase personal skills.
The country also has a relatively low inequality index, which allows a wide audience to participate in gambling regardless of their socioeconomic status.
Gambling regulation
Gambling in the country:
Forbidden
Local License:
-
About the population of the country
Official Language:
Arabic
Believers:
93 %
Basic information about the country
Name of country:
Morocco
Code (2-digit):
MA
Continent:
Africa
Capital:
Rabat
Area of the country:
446,550 square kilometers.
Phone Code:
212
Currency (currency code):
Moroccan dirham (MAD)
Geographical features of the country
Area (14): Greater Casablanca, Orientale, Gharb-Shrarda-Beni-Hcen, Goulimimim-Es-Smara, Doukkala-Abda, Marrakech-Tensift-El-Haouz, Meknes-Tafilalet, Rabat-Sale-Zammour-Zaer, Souss-Massa-Draa, Tadla-Azilal, Taza-El-Hoceima-Taounat, Tangier-Tetouan, Fez-Boulman, Shawiya-Ouardiga.
The modern territory of the country was partially or fully occupied by the following states: Carthage, Mauretania, Roman Empire, Byzantine Empire (Eastern Roman Empire), Western Roman Empire, Kingdom of Vandals and Alans, Umayyad Caliphate, Fatimid Caliphate, Caliphate of Cordoba, Genoese Republic, Almohad Caliphate, Portuguese Empire, Spanish Empire, French Empire, German Empire.
Morocco is washed by seas: Mediterranean Sea, Alboran Sea.
There are straits in the waters of the country: Gibraltar.
Mountains within the country: Toubkal, Wanukrim, Igil-Mgun, Afella, Akiud-N'Bu-Imraz, Tifnut, Biigwinussene, Tazagart, Taska-N'Zat, Aksual, Anremere, Tignusti, Gat, Uaugulzat, Ayachi, Ayanganna, Azurki, Angur, Igdat, N'Angomar and others.
There are deserts on the territory of the country: Sahara.
Famous caves in the country: Togobate.
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