Morocco

New Documents

AML Agencies of UAE, Morocco Sign Cooperation Agreement

The Executive Office of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing of the United Arab Emirates signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Financial Intelligence Authority of Morocco.

March 16, 2023

Morocco Regulator Updates AML/CTF Practical Guidance

Moroccan Capital Market Authority announced that it updated its practical guide on anti-money laundering and counterterrorist financing following the latest developments in the country’s legal and regulatory framework.

November 21, 2022

US, Allies Participate in Meeting to Combat Terrorism in Africa

October 28, 2022

COE: Morocco Accedes to Convention on Proceeds of Crime Confiscation

April 26, 2022

MENAFATF Re-Rates Morocco on 13 AML/CTF Compliance Recommendations

December 22, 2020

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Key Documents

Morocco Passes Laws Covering Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing

January 24, 2011

Important Facts

  • The U.S. State Department classifies Morocco as a major money laundering country. Money laundering vulnerabilities in Morocco stem from a large informal sector that is cash-based and includes a high volume of remittances and international trafficking networks. Morocco's geographic location between Europe and Africa make it a conduit for smuggling, drug trafficking, human trafficking, and illegal migration. Unlawful trade in Moroccan-grown cannabis and the trafficking of cocaine from Latin America to Europe via Morocco also generate illicit profits. Launderers transfer funds through real estate and jewelry purchases. Other vehicles through which illicit funds may be transferred include: international casinos, particularly since such businesses do not have any currency control restrictions; unregulated hawalas; and bulk cash smugglers. Additionally, money transfer services present money laundering vulnerabilities due to their volume. In 2019 and 2020, prosecutors convicted 62 cases of money laundering. Morocco continues to classify money laundering as a misdemeanor.
Source: 2021 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSR)

Rankings

FATF i | 2013 Methodology

Technical Effectiveness
Compliant : 2 High : 0
Largely Compliant : 10 Substantial : 1
Partially Compliant : 24 Moderate : 7
Non-Compliant : 4 Low : 3
Not-Applicable : 0

BASEL i

Rank : 59/110
Score : 5.32/10

TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL i

Rank : 86/179
Score : 40/100

Tax Justice Network i

Rank : 72/133
Score : 69\100