Morocco has reached a historic milestone in nuclear safety, earning the highest level of international trust regarding its use of nuclear materials. For the first time, the International Atomic Energy Agency has officially confirmed that all nuclear substances on Moroccan soil are used solely for peaceful purposes.
The announcement came Tuesday from Morocco’s nuclear and radiological safety authority, marking a major achievement in the country’s decades-long effort to align with global standards. The IAEA’s confirmation follows its annual safeguards report for 2024, which assesses compliance with nuclear non-proliferation agreements worldwide.
This recognition is the result of Morocco’s long-term commitment to international nuclear transparency, anchored in the country’s ratification of the Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement in 1975 and the Additional Protocol in 2011. It also highlights the strength of Morocco’s domestic regulatory framework and its adherence to global non-proliferation norms.
To reach this conclusion, IAEA inspectors carried out a thorough review of Morocco’s nuclear activities, examining everything from facilities and non-facility sites to the use of nuclear materials and related technologies. Their findings confirmed Morocco’s full compliance with its international obligations.
Morocco’s nuclear safety authority praised the coordinated efforts of national institutions that contributed to this success. The IAEA’s endorsement sends a powerful message: Morocco is a transparent, responsible actor on the global nuclear stage, and a trusted partner in non-proliferation efforts.
