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Council’s Participation in the 30th edition of the International Publishing and Book Fair (SIEL)
On the occasion of the organization of the 30th edition of the International Publishing and Book Fair (SIEL) held in Rabat from April 18 to 27, 2025, the Competition Council participates with six other institutions for the protection of rights and freedoms, good governance, human and sustainable development, and participatory democracy, who have agreed to share a common pavilion while organizing their activities independently. …
Press release from the Competition Council regarding the economic concentration project concerning the acquisition by “Barceló Hotels Mediterraneo SL” of the exclusive control of the company “Nationale Atlas SARL” through the acquisition of 100% of its shares and associated voting rights.
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 “operation summary” below, containing information provided by the parties. This information has been prepared by the notifying party, which is 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 for in …
The Competition Council launches the second 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 topics 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 Doctorate or Master’s Degree from a Moroccan public or foreign university as well as from a …
Participation of the Council in the 29th edition of the International Publishing and Book Fair (SIEL)
Rabat, 10.5.2024 – On the occasion of the organization of the 29th edition of the International Publishing and Book Fair (SIEL) held in Rabat from 9 to 19 May 2024, the Competition Council participates with six other institutions for the protection of rights and freedoms, good governance, human and sustainable development, and participatory democracy, who have agreed to share a common pavilion while organizing their activities autonomously. …
Annual Meeting of the Competition Council with the Media
The Competition Council organized its third annual meeting with the media on February 15, 2024 in Rabat. This event allowed an exchange with the media on competition law and economics issues, as well as the presentation of practical cases by international experts. During this meeting, the Council awarded the « Competition Council Research Prize » to laureates for their remarkable work in economics, management, and competition law. …
ICN 2023 – Barcelona
The Competition Council, represented by its President Mr. Ahmed RAHHOU and its Secretary General, Mr. Mohamed ABOUELAZIZ, participated in the 22nd annual meeting of the International Competition Network (ICN). This meeting was organized by the National Commission for Markets and Competition of Spain in Barcelona from October 18 to 20, 2023. It was an opportunity to discuss current topics of interest and reflection for competition authorities around the world, including: the place and methods of considering sustainable development in the competitive analysis of markets; the implementation of competition rules in the control of economic concentrations in the digital sector, particularly …
On July 7, 2023 in Geneva. Represented by the Secretary General, the Competition Council contributed to the work of the 21st session of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts on Competition Law and Policy of UNCTAD. This was an opportunity to present the Competition Council’s experience in terms of capacity building and technical assistance. …
Organization of a training workshop in partnership with the High Council of the Judiciary for the benefit of magistrates within the twinning framework
Organization of a training workshop in partnership with the High Council of the Judiciary for the benefit of magistrates within the twinning framework …
The President of the Competition Council, Mr. Ahmed Rahhou, was the guest of the university foundation Links to lead the conference-debate on « the role of the Competition Council for an efficient economy and consumer well-being », organized on Friday, May 19, 2023 at the Faculty of Legal, Economic and Social Sciences of Casablanca – Ain Chock. …
