Morocco Confirms Anti-Money Laundering Inspections of All Seven Casinos

Morocco's Interior Ministry has disclosed a nationwide inspection campaign covering all seven casinos, alongside compliance reviews of major lottery and betting organisations, as authorities strengthen oversight of money laundering and terrorist financing risks.

Morocco has strengthened financial supervision of its gambling industry, with the Interior Ministry confirming that all seven casinos operating in the country underwent anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) inspections during 2026.

The details were disclosed in the ministry's financial-year activity report, published on November 2. The inspections themselves took place in April, covering three casinos in Agadir, two in Marrakech and one each in El Jadida and Tangier.

Authorities examined compliance with suspicious transaction reporting requirements, customer due diligence procedures and the identification of beneficial owners.

The inspections were conducted in cooperation with the Ministry of Economy and Finance, reflecting a broader effort to strengthen financial transparency across gambling-related activities.

Casino employees also participated in training sessions covering national AML legislation, international compliance standards and methods for detecting suspicious financial transactions.

The report additionally confirmed that three major gambling organisations had undergone compliance reviews in January 2026: the National Lottery Management Company (SGLN), the Royal Society for the Encouragement of the Horse (SOREC) and the Moroccan Games and Sports Company (MDJS).

Those inspections focused on transaction monitoring, suspicious activity reporting and the effectiveness of internal financial controls.

The oversight programme operates within Morocco's existing AML/CFT legal framework, including Law No. 43.05 and subsequent amendments.

Importantly, the ministry did not disclose whether any violations were identified or whether sanctions were imposed on the inspected businesses.

The findings highlight Morocco's increasing attention to financial compliance in the gambling sector. For operators and payment providers, the emphasis on customer identification, transaction monitoring and beneficial ownership reinforces the importance of maintaining effective internal controls.