Is Gambling Legal in Morocco?

Morocco shows a mixed picture when it comes to gambling – some areas are tightly controlled by the state, while others remain wide open.

Casinos, horse racing, and sports betting all operate under state licences, but there is still no legal framework for online gambling. Many players use offshore sites, a practice the government has only recently tried to curb with new taxes on foreign winnings.

With MDJS holding the monopoly on sports betting and SOREC in charge of horse racing (both described below), Morocco balances between long-standing state control and a gradual shift toward broader regulation.

Online Gambling in Morocco

Regulatory Authority	Morocco does not have a dedicated regulator for online gambling. Instead, activities are split between state-run bodies described in detail below.
Key legislation	Currently, there is no specific legal framework for online gambling
Allowed activities	Online sports betting and lotteries are available only through state-run operators.Sports betting is managed by the MDJS (The Moroccan Company for Games and Sports), a state-controlled body that holds the exclusive right to organise and promote sports betting. National lottery products are offered separately by the Moroccan National Lottery.
Prohibited activities	Other forms of online gambling, such as casino games or poker, are not regulated and therefore not legally available.
Taxation and fees	Since July 2025, Morocco has introduced a 30% withholding tax on winnings from offshore betting sites, along with an additional 2% ‘solidarity contribution’. These measures, included in the Finance Bill, aim to capture revenue from foreign operators and channel funds into public welfare programmes.
Licence validity/duration	Not applicable
SOFTSWISS products compliant	No products available at the moment

Land-Based Gambling in Morocco

Key legislation	Dahir (Law) No. 1-65-206 (1966)
Allowed activities	Among others: licensed casinos (slots, tables, poker, roulette) pari-mutuel betting on horse races (SOREC – national breeding and racing authority – monopoly) sports betting (MDJS monopoly)
Prohibited activities	Among others: gambling without a state licence unauthorised betting operations underage gambling (under 18)
Taxation	Industry estimates put land-based casino taxes in Morocco at ~30–40% of GGR; exact rates vary by activity and licence.

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