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This article was featured in Jus Mundi<\/a>‘s 2025 Arbitration Year in Review<\/strong>, an annual publication analyzing arbitration developments across 40+ jurisdictions on 6 continents. This edition brings together young practitioners and senior experts to capture the year’s most significant legislative reforms, enforcement trends, and institutional innovations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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THE AUTHORS:<\/strong>
Anass Moumen, <\/strong>Attorney at Brahma Avocats<\/strong>
Yasmine Chouari, <\/strong>Associate at Komon Avocats<\/a><\/strong>
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The Legislative and Regulatory Framework of Arbitration in Morocco<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Law No. 95-17 on Arbitration and Contractual Mediation dated May<\/a> 24th, 2022<\/a> (the \u201c2022 Arbitration Law<\/em><\/strong>\u201d) sets the legislative framework for alternative dispute resolution method in Morocco. The 2022 Arbi- tration Law establishes an independent and self-standing instrument, distinct from the Moroccan Code of Civil Procedure. Thus, it reinforces both clarity and the degree of specialization of the applicable regime to domestic and international arbitration. The 2022 Arbitration Law reaf- firms key arbitration principles, including the autonomy of the arbitration clause, the competence-competence <\/em>principle, and the strict limitation of state court review to annulment proceedings on grounds set out in Article 62 of the 2022 Arbitration Law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following the adoption of the 2022 Arbitration Law, the Decree No. 2-23-<\/a> 1119<\/a>, dated May 23rd, 2024, setting out the modalities for compiling the list of arbitrators as well as the conditions for registration and removal (the \u201c2024<\/em><\/strong> <\/em><\/strong>Decree<\/em><\/strong>\u201d) was enacted. The 2024 Decree is rooted in articles 11 et 12 of the 2022 Arbitration Law and serves a dual purpose. First, it ensures the quality and transparency of arbitrators\u2019 missions. Second, it establishes a strict framework for the selection and maintenance of arbi- trators on an official list. Through the 2024 Decree, Morocco strengthens confidence in the national arbitration process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the key developments in Morocco\u2019s legislative framework in 2025 was the first implementation of the 2024 Decree through the publication of the first list<\/a> of arbitrators approved by the Moroccan Ministry of Justice. This list was set out according to the registration criteria, which mostly pertain to professional experience, integrity, and specialized training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thus, the publication of the 2025 list of arbitrators illustrates the conti- nued effects of the 2022 Arbitration Law and marks the beginning of a new formality contributing to the organization of arbitration practice in Morocco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Landmark Arbitration Cases<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Morocco\u2019s arbitration landscape features numerous high-profile cases, both in the field of international investment arbitration (A.<\/strong>) and domestic commercial arbitration (B.<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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International Investment Arbitration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Through the 2022 Investment Charter, the creation of industrial acceleration zones, and the conclusion of several new generation investment agreements and treaties, foreign investors have massively gained interest in Morocco. However, where there is business, disputes inevitably arise. That is why the ICSID (International Centre for Settlement of Investment <\/a> Disputes)<\/a> was recently seized with several disputes involving the Kingdom of Morocco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n