Morocco: M&A/Private Equity

Hub and spoke arrangements enable indirect coordination between competitors through a common intermediary, raising significant competition law concerns in Morocco. While not expressly regulated, these structures may constitute prohibited concerted practices under Moroccan Competition Law when they facilitate information exchange and reduce independent decision-making.

Morocco regulates financial firms and institutions through a several statutes with changing regulatory authority.

The Moroccan Competition Council (MCC) published its activities report for 2024. The report outlines the MCC's enforcement activities, merger reviews, investigations, and advisory work.