Trademark registration in Morocco

Costs, market data and law firms for Morocco

Morocco

Morocco: registering a trademark costs an estimated US$672 for one class, plus US$184 for each further class. Morocco is a member of the Madrid System, so a trademark can be filed with its office directly or extended to Morocco through an international registration. Morocco is a leading import market for haberdashery (class 26) and rubber and plastics (class 17). It is also one of the world's leading exporters of mixed fertilisers and phosphoric acid.

Population38.4m
Economy (GDP)US$182bn
Trademark classes filed by foreign applicants (2024)13,629
Madrid System memberYes

Figures by trademark class count branded goods only: raw commodities that are traded mostly without brands - such as gold bars, fuel, bulk chemicals, grain and fabric by the metre - are left out. Hong Kong, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates are left out of the rankings, as much of their trade is re-exported.

Where Morocco is a leading market

  • #1 in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan and #9 in the world for class 26 (Haberdashery) - US$306m of imports
  • #2 in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan and #36 in the world for class 17 (Rubber and plastics) - US$1.4bn of imports
  • #2 in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan and #37 in the world for class 6 (Metal goods) - US$1.3bn of imports
  • #2 in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan and #38 in the world for class 16 (Paper and printed matter) - US$494m of imports
  • #2 in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan and #40 in the world for class 4 (Fuels and lubricants) - US$105m of imports
  • #2 in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan and #42 in the world for class 7 (Machines) - US$7.8bn of imports

A leading exporter

  • #1 in the world for mixed fertilisers - US$7.9bn of exports (21% of the world's)
  • #1 in the world for phosphoric acid - US$2.2bn of exports (35% of the world's)
  • #1 in the world for natural phosphates - US$1.5bn of exports (29% of the world's)
  • #1 in the world for phosphate fertilisers - US$1.5bn of exports (42% of the world's)
  • #3 in the world for tomatoes - US$1.6bn of exports (13% of the world's)
  • #3 in the world for molluscs - US$1.1bn of exports (7% of the world's)

Fastest-growing markets

  • Class 12 (Vehicles): imports up 30% a year
  • Class 26 (Haberdashery): imports up 30% a year
  • Class 18 (Leather goods and bags): imports up 30% a year
Morocco: the biggest import markets by trademark class (2024, US$m)
Morocco's share of Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan's imports, by trademark class (%)
Morocco: import growth by trademark class (2022-2024, % a year)
Morocco: its leading and key exports (2024, US$m)

Goods where Morocco is among the world's 3 largest exporters, has at least 15% of world exports, or that make up at least 25% of its own exports - of at least US$500m a year.

Questions about trademarks in Morocco

How much does it cost to register a trademark in Morocco?

Our estimate is about US$672 for one class, from filing to registration: about US$225 in official fees and about US$447 in professional (law firm) fees. Each further class adds about US$184. Responses to office actions and oppositions are not included. These are estimates only: the actual cost depends on the law firm and the application. Request a quote from a law firm on this site for an exact price.

Can I use the Madrid System for Morocco?

Morocco is a member of the Madrid System, so a trademark can be filed with its office directly or extended to Morocco through an international registration. WIPO's fee to designate Morocco is CHF 205 for one class (about US$246) and CHF 246 for two classes, on top of WIPO's basic fee for the international application.

For which goods is Morocco an important market?

Morocco's 10 largest import markets by trademark class are electronics and software (class 9, US$10.6bn), vehicles (class 12, US$8.9bn), machines (class 7, US$7.8bn), rubber and plastics (class 17, US$1.4bn), metal goods (class 6, US$1.3bn), clothing, footwear and headwear (class 25, US$1.1bn), pharmaceuticals (class 5, US$1.0bn), lighting, heating and cooking appliances (class 11, US$989m), furniture (class 20, US$928m) and building materials (class 19, US$880m). Within its region, it stands out for haberdashery (#1 in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan), rubber and plastics (#2 in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan), metal goods (#2 in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan), paper and printed matter (#2 in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan), fuels and lubricants (#2 in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan) and machines (#2 in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan). Imports are growing fastest for vehicles (30% a year), haberdashery (30% a year) and leather goods and bags (30% a year). Foreign applicants filed 13,629 trademark classes in Morocco in 2024 - #3 in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan - a sign of how many brand owners already protect their marks there.

What does Morocco export, and why does that matter for my trademark?

Morocco's exports of goods came to US$67.5bn in 2024. Its 10 largest exports were cars (US$8.8bn, 13% of its exports, #22 in the world), insulated wire and cable (US$8.0bn, 12% of its exports, #6 in the world), mixed fertilisers (US$7.9bn, 12% of its exports, #1 in the world), aircraft parts (US$3.0bn, 4% of its exports, #6 in the world), vehicle parts (US$2.7bn, 4% of its exports, #26 in the world), suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (US$2.7bn, 4% of its exports, #9 in the world), phosphoric acid (US$2.2bn, 3% of its exports, #1 in the world), fresh fruit (US$1.6bn, 2% of its exports, #7 in the world), tomatoes (US$1.6bn, 2% of its exports, #3 in the world) and natural phosphates (US$1.5bn, 2% of its exports, #1 in the world). By trademark class, its 10 largest exports were electronics and software (class 9, US$12.6bn, #32 in the world), vehicles (class 12, US$12.0bn, #26 in the world), clothing, footwear and headwear (class 25, US$8.0bn, #15 in the world), meat, dairy and preserved foods (class 29, US$1.4bn, #31 in the world), furniture (class 20, US$880m, #36 in the world), machines (class 7, US$818m, #54 in the world), rubber and plastics (class 17, US$525m, #44 in the world), paper and printed matter (class 16, US$276m, #46 in the world), metal goods (class 6, US$258m, #51 in the world) and coffee, tea, bakery and confectionery (class 30, US$251m, #65 in the world). Where goods are made and exported, copies are often made too: a registered trademark there lets you act against counterfeits at the source, including with the help of customs.

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