Mohammed V University in Rabat

This Practice Note sets out the procedure for enforcement of both domestic and international arbitral awards in Morocco. The note also covers interim remedies available in support of enforcement proceedings.

This Practice Note looks at the availability of interim remedies from the tribunal and the Moroccan courts in support of arbitration under the Code of Civil Procedure. It also covers the types of remedies available and, importantly, the ability to enforce interim remedies ordered. The note emphasises the lack of enforceability of an interim remedy from a tribunal thereby limiting its effectiveness.

This Practice Note looks at the law on State immunity in Morocco differentiating between absolute immunity of State property located within its territory and the relative immunity of foreign States’ property. The Moroccan State enjoys absolute immunity from enforcement against goods which are in the public domain. The note also covers whether an arbitral award can be enforced against the Moroccan State (as a signatory to the New York Convention), including enforcement measures against moveable assets.