Cryptocurrency remains restricted in Morocco with a 2017 ban on crypto as a means of payment still in effect. Draft regulations are under development but no clear legal framework is yet established.
| Status | Restricted |
| Risk Score | 55/100 (High Risk) |
| Region | africa west |
| Currency | MAD |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | 20% on investment gains (general; crypto applicability unclear) |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 20-35% CIT |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Staking Tax | Unclear |
| Airdrop Tax | Unclear |
No crypto-specific tax guidance available.
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | BAM / AMMC |
| Framework | Draft crypto regulation under development (2024-2025); 2017 ban on crypto as payment still in effect |
| Ease | very_complex |
| Cost | TBD - framework pending |
Status: Restricted
Status: Restricted
Status: unregulated
| Legal | No |
| Electricity | $0.112/kWh |
| Renewable | 22% |
| Infrastructure | fair |
Crypto mining is banned in Morocco. Electricity cost is relatively high at $0.112/kWh with 22% renewable energy. Infrastructure is fair but mining is prohibited.
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 40/100 |
| Banking Access | restricted |
Last reviewed: 2026-04-13 · Data source: Soken Crypto Legal Map
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