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⚖️ Mediation & Arbitration in Morocco

Morocco has taken a historic step with Law No. 95-17 in 2022. This new legal framework, aligned with UNCITRAL standards, provides complete autonomy to alternative dispute resolution methods (MARD). It strengthens investor legal security by simplifying exequatur procedures and ensuring strict confidentiality.

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Criterion 🇲🇦 Morocco (Law 95-17) 🇪🇺 Europe (Directive 2008/52) 🇺🇸 USA (FAA)
Legal Basis UNCITRAL-type Law (2022) EU Directives + National Laws Federal Arbitration Act
Mediation Conventional & Judicial Strong Incentives / Mandatory Voluntary but systematic
Enforcement Simplified Exequatur European Enforcement Order Strong Enforceability

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ICC 2021 Arbitration Rules + ICC 2014 Mediation Rules

Official ICC document — 2021 Arbitration Rules and 2014 Mediation Rules. Global reference for international commercial arbitration.

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UNCITRAL Mediation Rules (2021) — International Standard

UNCITRAL Mediation Rules 2021 — international standard for cross-border commercial mediation. Essential complement to Morocco's Law 95-17.

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UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules (2013) — Standard for Ad Hoc Arbitration

UNCITRAL Rules for international ad hoc arbitration — applicable under Moroccan law via Law 95-17.