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The Competition Council and the International University of Rabat sign a framework partnership agreement
Rabat, February 12, 2026. The Competition Council and the International University of Rabat (UIR) have signed a framework partnership agreement aimed at strengthening their institutional cooperation in the fields of training, scientific research, and the promotion of a culture of competition. This agreement is part of a dynamic of bringing together regulatory institutions and the academic world, with the objective of consolidating transparency and fairness in economic relations and promoting a better understanding of the issues related to competition law, economics, and governance. Through this partnership, the two parties commit in particular to: promote a culture of competition and raise …
The Competition Council organized the fifth edition of the annual meeting with the media
Rabat, February 3, 2026 – The Competition Council organized the fifth edition of the annual meeting with the media on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 9:00 am, at the Marriott Hotel in Rabat. This annual meeting reflects the importance of the media as essential actors in the competitive ecosystem, given the role they play in raising awareness about compliance with fair competition rules, in the interest of consumers and the competitiveness of the economic fabric. In this context, this meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views with journalists on various issues related to competition law and economics, as well as …
Signing of a cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening institutional coordination and complementarity between the Competition Council and the National Integrity, Prevention and Anti-Corruption Authority
The Competition Council and the National Integrity, Prevention and Anti-Corruption Authority (INPPLC) signed, on Thursday, December 25, 2025 in Rabat, a cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening institutional coordination and complementarity between the two independent constitutional bodies, in order to enhance transparency, integrity, regulation of economic practices and good governance. This agreement is part of the missions assigned to the two institutions by the Kingdom's Constitution and the laws that govern them. It reflects a common desire to converge efforts in preventing and combating practices contrary to the principles of free and fair competition in economic relations, market integrity and principles …
Signing of a partnership agreement aimed at establishing a framework for strategic cooperation between the Competition Council and the High Commission for Planning
Rabat, November 11, 2025 – The Competition Council and the High Commission for Planning have signed a partnership agreement aimed at establishing a framework for strategic cooperation between the two institutions, in terms of exchanging information, conducting joint studies, training, and organizing awareness-raising activities. This partnership is part of the efforts made to strengthen economic transparency, improve understanding of market competitive dynamics, and promote informed public decision-making based on reliable data and objective analyses. Through this agreement, the Competition Council and the High Commission for Planning intend to pool their respective expertise: the Council through its role in assessing market …
International Conference – Digital Platforms: Evolution of Professions and Competitive Challenges
Marrakech on November 5, 2025 - The Competition Council organized, on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at the Jaal Riad Resort in Marrakech, an international conference on the theme: "Digital Platforms: Evolution of Professions and Competitive Challenges". This meeting brought together representatives of the Government, governance bodies, national, international, and regional institutions and organizations - particularly from Africa and the Middle East - as well as socio-economic actors concerned with the issues raised by the rise of digital platforms, along with experts and specialists in related issues. The choice of this theme comes in a context where digital platforms are […] …
Cooperation Agreement between the Competition Council and the ANGSPE
The Competition Council and the National Agency for Strategic Management of State Equity Participations and Monitoring of the Performance of Public Institutions and Enterprises (ANGSPE) have signed a partnership agreement, as part of efforts to promote a competitive, fair economy based on the principles of good governance and respect for the rules of free and fair competition. Through this partnership, the two institutions intend to combine their efforts to promote compliance with competition rules within entities under the scope of ANGSPE, prevent anticompetitive practices such as anticompetitive agreements or abuse of dominant position, and encourage the establishment of more transparent …
The Competition Council launches the third edition of the research prize
In order to strengthen its ties with the academic world, the Competition Council awards an annual Prize aimed at encouraging scientific research on economic and legal themes of clear interest to the Council, called the 'CC Research Prize'. This Prize aims to reward efforts in analysis, innovation, and recommendation proposals in the fields of economics, management, and competition law, related to competition in the market. Eligibility criteria This prize is open to researchers meeting the following conditions: Being of Moroccan nationality and holding a […] …
Participation of the President of the Competition Council, Mr. Ahmed Rahhou, in the 9th United Nations Conference on Competition and Consumer Protection.
On the occasion of the 9th United Nations Conference on Competition and Consumer Protection, held in Geneva from July 7 to 11, 2025, the President of the Competition Council, Mr. Ahmed Rahhou, presented Moroccan expertise in regulating agri-food chains. He highlighted Morocco’s efforts to improve price transparency, distribution efficiency, and remove barriers to competition through several sectoral studies. Mr. Rahhou also emphasized Morocco’s strategic role in fruit and vegetable production and export, as well as its involvement in African initiatives such as the Atlantic Initiative and South-South cooperation. He highlighted OCP’s action to enhance food security in Africa through the …
Press release from the Competition Council regarding the economic concentration project concerning the acquisition by the company ‘Andritz AG’ of the exclusive control of the company ‘A. Celli Paper S.p.A.’
In accordance with Article 13 of Law No. 104-12 on freedom of prices and competition and Article 10 of Decree No. 2-14-652 adopted for its implementation, as amended and supplemented, the Competition Council makes available to the public the ‘summary of the operation’ below, containing the information provided by the parties. This information was prepared by the notifying parties, who are solely responsible. Any inaccurate or distorted information contained therein does not in any way prejudge the Competition Council’s position on the proposed operation. The publication of this press release does not attest to the completeness of the file provided …
Annual Conference of the Competition Authority of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Mr. Ahmed Rahhou, President of the Competition Council, participated in the work of the second annual conference of the Competition Authority of the Arab Republic of Egypt, held on April 28, 2025, on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of this institution. …
