The Commercial Court of Casablanca has issued a binding order requiring Morocco’s leading internet service providers to block access to offshore gambling platforms operating without a license. The ruling targets major providers Maroc Telecom, Orange Maroc, and inwi, compelling them to act as gatekeepers against illegal betting sites.
Protecting the Legal Market
The legal action was initiated by La Marocaine des Jeux et des Sports (MDJS), the state-owned operator responsible for legal sports betting and lotteries. The Commercial Court of Casablanca agreed with MDJS’s position that ISPs are best placed to curb the flow of traffic to unregulated operators. To comply, providers have been instructed to utilize technical measures such as DNS and IP blocking.
Failure to enforce these blocks will result in financial penalties, with the court setting a fine of 10,000 Moroccan dirhamsfor every day the providers fail to restrict access to the blacklisted platforms.
A Wider Strategy
This ruling is the latest step in a broader campaign begun in late 2025 by MDJS to sanitize the Moroccan gambling market. The crackdown extends beyond just the websites; authorities are also targeting the payment channels used to fund illegal accounts and social media pages promoting unlicensed operators.
Officials argue that the move is essential for player safety, noting that unregulated sites often lack age verification, fair-play controls, and responsible gambling tools. Supporters of the ruling believe that funneling activity back into the legal system will ensure that gambling revenue remains in Morocco to fund public projects, rather than being siphoned offshore.
While critics suggest that determined players may bypass the blocks using VPNs or mirror sites, the judicial order sends an unmistakable message: operating without a license in Morocco is no longer a risk-free venture.
