Temporary measures to regulate the necessary equipment in Morocco

In addition to its health emergency plan (see our article "Morocco: the legal framework for a state health emergency"), various measures regulating the manufacture and movement of goods have been adopted.

Setting the selling prices of hydro-alcoholic gels by decree n°986-20 of March 16, 2020 of the Ministry of Economy, Finance and Administration Reform. 

For how long?

6 months from 17 March 2020.

Setting at what price?

• For retail sales, the price of the 50 ml bottle is set at MAD 15 and that of the 2 litre bottle at MAD 140, and;
• For wholesale sales, prices vary between MAD 50 and MAD 200 per litre. 

Establishing of a list of goods subjects to quantitative export restriction measures 

Under the terms of Article 1 of Order No. 926-20 of 10 March 2020 of the Ministry of Industry, Trade, Green and Digital Economy, the export of antiseptic preparations and protective masks is subject to the export licence system.

Similarly, surgical masks have also been subject to these restrictions, under the terms of Article 1 of Order no. 859-20 of March 2, 2020 of the Ministry of Industry, Trade, Green and Digital Economy.