Country Report 2018: Morocco

Abstract

The system for creating new associations is subject to a declarative regime, in which associations need to declare to authorities their creation, but they do not need legal authorization to operate. In consequence, there is not a comprehensive national registry of registered organizations. They must present a declaration to the headquarters of the local administrative authority and information about where the dated and signed receipt will be delivered (Decree on the Right to Establish Associations, 1958, Article 5). The declaration must include several documents, such as the name of the association, a list of members, copies of members’ national IDs, location of the association, and number of association branches, if applicable.