Domestic activities

The Competition Council organized a workshop on competition law and economics within the institutional twinning framework in May 2022, aimed at lawyers. This workshop allowed them to discuss practical cases with European experts, highlighting the key role of legal advice in the fight against anticompetitive practices. …

Rabat, February 25, 2022 : The President of the Moroccan Capital Market Authority, Mrs. Nezha HAYAT received this morning the President of the Competition Council, Mr. Ahmed RAHHOU for a meeting for exchange with capital market players. This meeting is part of the common actions planned by the partnership agreement concluded between the two institutions last November. It aims to … …

Rabat, February 22, 2022 : The Competition Council and the Customs and Indirect Taxes Administration (ADII) signed, on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at the premises of the ADII, a partnership agreement aimed at establishing a formal framework for the exchange of information, data, and expertise related to common areas of interest… Signed by Mr. Ahmed RAHHOU, President of the Competition Council, and Mr. Nabyl LAKHDAR, Director General of the Customs and Indirect Taxes Administration… …

Casablanca, Tuesday, January 25, 2022: The General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM) received, on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, Mr. Ahmed RAHHOU, President of the Competition Council, in the presence of the Presidents of sectoral federations and regional representations. This meeting is part of the collaboration between the Competition Council and the CGEM to establish a framework conducive to the creation of a free and innovative market in favor of business competitiveness and consumer well-being … Guide on the implementation of compliance programs with competition law within companies and professional organizations. …

December 27, 2021: In accordance with the provisions of the Kingdom’s Constitution regarding cooperation between institutions, and as part of their contribution to strengthening the values of transparency, consolidating the principle of equal opportunities, and protecting economic public order. Considering that combating economic crimes requires the integration of roles and concerted efforts … …

November 9, 2021: The Competition Council and the Moroccan Capital Market Authority (AMMC) signed a cooperation agreement today in Rabat, establishing a framework for consultation on aspects related to competitive regulation in the capital market. This agreement was signed by the President of the Moroccan Capital Market Authority, Mrs. Nezha HAYAT, and the President of the Competition Council, Mr. Ahmed RAHHOU… …

October 7, 2021: The Competition Council and the Insurance and Social Welfare Control Authority (ACAPS) signed a cooperation agreement on Thursday, October 7, 2021, at the headquarters of the Competition Council in Rabat. This agreement is part of the willingness of both parties to create a cooperation dynamic, based on a formalized basis ensuring the effectiveness and sustainability of their joint actions, for good governance, in accordance with the legal framework governing the two bodies. …

Casablanca, July 13, 2021 – Following a series of exchanges organized between the teams of the Competition Council and the member companies of the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM), Mr. Ahmed RAHHOU and Mr. Chakib ALJ, respectively President of the Competition Council and President of the CGEM, held a working session today at the CGEM headquarters to discuss the legal framework and regulations regarding competition, price freedom, and consumer protection. During this meeting, the President of the Competition Council emphasized that healthy competition is an essential pillar for building a strong and efficient economy. The free play of competition …

As part of the service agreement signed with the International Finance Corporation IFC/SFI (World Bank Group) in January 2020, the Council and the World Bank Group jointly organized, with UNCTAD, a media exchange workshop in March 2022. This meeting is part of the educational approach of the Competition Council, which aims to involve the media in raising awareness about the benefits of competition among stakeholders in the competitive ecosystem and the general public, ultimately aiming to enhance the role of market regulator in promoting a healthy competitive environment and consumer protection. …