Why It Matters & What It Aims to Achieve
Morocco’s journey from prohibition to regulation of cannabis is moving quickly, yet clear, reliable information has been scattered across laws, decrees, and agency circulars. A new publication—“The Legal and Practical Guide to Cannabis in Morocco”, released by La Revue des Sciences Juridiques—fills that gap. Written by Dr. Abdesselam Idrissi (Mohammed V University), doctoral researcher Chakib Al Khayari, and Dr. Nabil Bouhamidi, it is the first single resource to gather every binding text, international treaty, and administrative directive on lawful cannabis activity in the Kingdom.
Below, we highlight the guide’s five core objectives—and why they are crucial for farmers, cooperatives, investors, and legal professionals alike.
1. Make the Law Accessible to Everyone
- Goal: translate dense legalese into a structured, easy‑to‑navigate reference so specialists and non‑specialists can instantly locate the rules that apply to them.
Why it matters: Cooperatives gaining their first cultivation licence, or a court officer preparing a compliance check, both need the same information—fast and in plain language. Easy access reduces confusion, delays, and legal fees.
2. Reduce Non‑Compliance Risk for the Entire Value Chain
- Goal: map every obligation— from Law 13‑21 and its decrees to ANRAC circulars—so stakeholders can spot gaps before they become violations.
Why it matters: penalties for mis‑labelling seed, exporting without traceability, or overlooking an environmental permit can halt business operations. A consolidated checklist allows operators to self‑audit and avoid costly mistakes.
3. Support Morocco’s Economic Transition from Informal to Formal Markets
- Goal: give traditional growers and emerging companies the legal clarity they need to shift from an unregulated past to a sustainable, tax‑paying future.
Why it matters: tens of thousands of rural families rely on cannabis income. Aligning their practices with national strategy unlocks banking, insurance, and export markets—turning legacy experience into legitimate prosperity.
4. Strengthen Investor & Trade Confidence
- Goal: demonstrate that Morocco’s regulatory framework meets international norms (GACP, GMP, traceability), making the country a credible partner for global buyers and researchers.
Why it matters: clear rules and transparent enforcement attract patients, pharmaceutical firms, and ethical investors—accelerating job creation and technology transfer.
5. Create a Living, Up‑to‑Date Resource
- Goal: keep the guide freely available online, updated as ANRAC issues new licences, ministries release implementing decrees, or Parliament amends Law 13‑21.
Why it matters: regulation is evolving. A living document prevents yesterday’s guidance from causing tomorrow’s non‑compliance.
How the Cannabis Legal Collective (CLC) Will Use the Guide
At CLC, our mission is to turn law into practical support for every actor in Morocco’s legal cannabis sector. This guide becomes:
- The backbone of our training modules for farmers, cooperatives, and compliance officers.
- A reference in legal clinics we plan to launch in Chefchaouen, Al‑Hoceima, and Taounate.
- A benchmarking tool for investors assessing Moroccan projects against EU and MENA standards.
Together, we can transform well‑intentioned laws into real‑world progress—fair markets, safer products, and stronger rural economies.
Download & Stay Informed
- Download the full guide (free) via La Revue des Sciences Juridiques
