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Type Approval in Morocco
The Agence Nationale de Réglementation des Télécommunications (ANRT) is the regulatory authority for telecommunications in Morocco. The ANRT approval refers to the process by which companies or individuals obtain official authorization from the agency to operate or provide telecommunications services within the country. This can apply to a variety of activities, such as the importation of telecommunication equipment, the operation of mobile or internet services, or the licensing of new telecom providers.
ANRT ensures that telecommunications services in Morocco are in line with the country’s regulations, standards, and policies, and that companies comply with consumer protection and technical requirements. This approval can involve checks for technical standards, environmental considerations, and compliance with legal frameworks for data protection, among others.
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Type approval in Morocco requires acceptable CE reports.
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Local representative required. If the manufacture cannot provide one, CSIA can offer that service.
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Lead time is approximately 4-6 weeks from the time all documents have been collected.
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Certificate is valid for 10 years.
Morocco ANRT label requirements:
MODEL OF THE LABEL OF APPROVAL
APPROVED BY THE ANRT MOROCCO
Approval number:...:...
Date of approval:...
Frequencies allowed in Morocco
900 MHz frequency band is allowed in Morocco and is used by mobile operators like Maroc Telecom for GSM services.
Contact CSIA for more information on frequency allocation in Morocco.
Regulatory Updates For Morocco
January 2025
The Moroccan National Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ANRT) has announced significant changes to its type approval process to enhance consumer awareness and align with international standards. These updates, published on January 20, 2025, include new labeling requirements and the mandatory display of Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) values for applicable devices.
Key Updates
1. New Labeling Requirements
Labels must be visible, legible, and indelible, with no specific size or font requirements.
Flexible placement options: If direct labeling is not feasible, labels may be displayed on accompanying documents, packaging, or as electronic labels on the device.
2. Mandatory SAR Value Display (Effective May 1, 2025)
Applies to devices with an emission power exceeding 20 mW and used within 20 cm of the user.
SAR information must be displayed:
Directly on the device
In user manuals or instructions
On the packaging
Via electronic labels (if applicable)
Devices impacted include:
Mobile phones, tablets, and smartwatches
Cellular routers, modems, and walkie-talkies
Laptops with SIM/eSIM or Wi-Fi
DECT and cordless phones
January 2022
The National Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ANRT) issued the Governmental decision 3-70-21 with updates for the National Frequency Plan (NFP). The NFP is a reference document which specifies corresponding radio communication services for each frequency band authorized at the national level. Contact CSIA to see if these changes affect your products currently in use in Morocco.
January 2020
Morocco—CMIM Mark Required for Specific Devices
Beginning January 1, 2020, Morocco’s Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment and its Digital Economy are now requiring all products under the LVD/EMC directive be affixed with the CMIM mark. The CMIM mark, which demonstrates compliance with regulatory requirements, is required on the following product groups prior to import:
Electrical equipment that is designed for use within certain voltage limits
Equipment under the scope of the EMC directive
Toys.
The CMIM mark itself must be visible and legible on the product. If the logo cannot be affixed to the product, it must be affixed to accompanying packaging or documents. Documentation proving that the conformity assessment was performed per technical requirements is mandatory. Other mandatory technical documentation includes:
Product description
Conceptual designs and manufacturing schemes, with accompanying descriptions
A list of harmonized standards with descriptions of how those standards were met
Results of design calculations. The CMIM mark cannot be replaced with the CE mark. Marking is the sole responsibility of the manufacturer.