Difficulty obtaining land approvals impacting UK exporters/investors to Morocco
Trade barrier summary
This affects any UK company needing a land permit in Morocco. There is no common framework in Morocco relating to land use, making it difficult for private businesses to acquire land permits. There are also different, complex statuses depending on the type of land, such as agricultural or forest.
The government has special zones for different sectors, including agriculture and industry, however it is difficult to get land approval for other sectors, for example education, real estate and tourism.
Sectors affected
- Energy
- Education and training
- Consumer and retail
Resolved
No
Date reported
26 July 2019
Last updated
18 December 2020
Public ID
PID-GWLDA9
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