Overview of Morocco's Mining and Mineral Processing Industry

Morocco's mining and mineral processing industry is based on the mining licence regime established by the Mining Law (Loi 33-13). For non-phosphate minerals, it follows a tiered mining licence path of exploration authorization, research permit, and exploitation licence, under the authority of the Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development (MEM); the National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM) is responsible for geological data management, cooperative exploration, and mining licence-related business. The main contracting entities in the industry are ONHYM and the relevant competent authorities. Common types of procurement include geological survey and sampling, drilling operations, laboratory analysis and testing, supply of drilling rigs and spare parts, consumables and equipment maintenance, and mine operations and maintenance and site services. Cooperation targeting foreign enterprises usually involves equipment supply, engineering subcontracting, operations and maintenance services, or consortium bidding. Relevant information is subject to the original official notices.

Types of Access Requirements

Common qualification thresholds, by notice type, can be divided into: local registered entity requirements; proof of performance in mining or similar projects; bid bonds and guarantees; consortium participation rules; supplier registration or qualification pre-screening; compliance documents for equipment and products (certification, country of origin, or import category); language and format requirements for bid documents. Specific thresholds, amounts, and deadlines are subject to the original text of each official notice.