As part of its ongoing efforts to monitor commercial activity and protect consumers, Morocco’s Ministry of the Interior has launched a large-scale inspection campaign across the country. Conducted by mixed provincial commissions, the operation took place between March 2 and March 26, resulting in 4,988 field interventions.
These inspections led to the closure of 531 businesses deemed non-compliant with regulations. The establishments—ranging from production facilities to storage centers and wholesale or retail outlets—were found to be operating outside the legal framework.
In total, authorities seized 239,402 kilograms of non-compliant goods. According to the ministry, 65% of these products were either expired or unfit for consumption. Legal proceedings have been initiated against 327 individuals and entities involved in these violations.
The ministry emphasized that this campaign is part of a broader, sustained effort to safeguard public health and combat illegal market practices such as price manipulation, speculation, and other forms of commercial misconduct. These joint commissions will continue their on-the-ground work with the goal of tightening oversight and ensuring safe, transparent market conditions.
