Morocco
Crypto technically banned since 2017 but widely used. Tax rates are high if gains are declared. Regulatory reform under discussion.
FATCA Partner
No
FATF Status
Clear
EU Blacklist
No
Dual Nationality
Allowed
Bitizenship
Not yet
Tax Rates
Activity Taxes
Staking
Banned/taxed as income if declared
Mining
Banned/taxed as income
DeFi
Banned/not addressed
NFTs
Not addressed
Taxable Events
Crypto → Fiat
Taxable
Crypto → Crypto
Taxable
Holding Period
No holding period benefit
None
Regulation & Residency
Regulatory Body
Bank Al-Maghrib
Residency Requirement
Various visa options
Reporting Requirements
Annual tax return
Citizenship & Residency Path
Residency via business/employment; citizenship after 5 years
Notable Conditions
- →Crypto officially banned since 2017
- →High informal adoption
- →Regulatory reform under discussion
- →High income tax rates
Living & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Low
Banking Access
Moderate
Quality of Life
Moderate
Lifestyle Scores