Morocco Appeals Court ruling keeps offshore betting open
Appeals court ruling keeps offshore sportsbooks accessible, ensuring uninterrupted play for Moroccan bettors.
Morocco.- Moroccan players can continue accessing offshore online betting sites after the Court of Appeal in Casablanca paused a telecom order that would have blocked unauthorised platforms and imposed daily fines. The January 2026 ruling forced telecom companies – including Maroc Telecom, Orange Maroc and Inwi – to restrict access to foreign sportsbooks and casinos.
Earlier this year, the Commercial Court in Casablanca issued the blocking order. The move aimed to protect Morocco’s state-regulated gambling market, including the national lottery and sports betting run by The Moroccan Games and Sports Authority, and to keep revenue within the country. Telecoms faced daily fines of 10,000 Moroccan dirhams for non-compliance. The order would have cut off Moroccan players from offshore platforms, raising concerns among bettors and industry watchers.
The Court of Appeal temporarily suspended enforcement on February 10, allowing platforms to remain accessible and fines to be put on hold. “The court has granted a stay of execution on the order requiring the blocking of unauthorised sports betting sites, and for the time being operators are not required to enforce the blocking order,” said a Médias24 report.
Players keep betting access
Following the appeals court ruling, the impact for Moroccan bettors became immediately clear. A Le Desk report stated: “The Court of Appeal has effectively ended the obligation for telecom operators to implement the blocks, allowing offshore betting platforms to remain accessible to Moroccan players while the legal process continues.”
Players now enjoy uninterrupted access to offshore platforms, avoiding sudden shutdowns and giving operators time to adjust. The suspension also signals that Morocco’s judicial system is taking a measured approach, balancing regulation, consumer protection and economic realities.
Morocco has temporarily allowed players to use offshore online betting sites after the appeals court paused the telecom block. The January 2026 order would have blocked offshore platforms and imposed daily fines on telecoms. The ruling leaves the door open for continued play while the long-term regulatory landscape remains in flux, offering a welcome reprieve for bettors and operators alike.
