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National Agency for the Regulation of Cannabis-related Activities (Morocco)

The National Agency for the Regulation of Cannabis-related Activities (), commonly known by its acronym ANRAC, is a Moroccan strategic government agency established under Law 13.21 to oversee and regulate the legal cultivation, production, and industrial use of cannabis in Morocco.

Headquartered in Rabat, the agency operates under the tutelage of the Ministry of the Interior.

History and context

Following the adoption of Law 13.21 in 2021, the Moroccan cabinet approved the draft decree to legalize cannabis for medical and industrial purposes in August 2021. ANRAC was officially established in June 2022 during its first board of directors meeting chaired by the minister of interior.

In September 2022, Mohammed El Guerrouj was appointed as the agency's director general.

Mandate and responsibilities

ANRAC is the sole authority responsible for implementing the state's strategy regarding the legal cannabis industry. Its primary functions include:

  • Licensing: Issuing permits for the cultivation, processing, and export of cannabis for medical and industrial use.
  • Traceability: Implementing tracking systems to ensure legal cannabis is not diverted to illicit markets.
  • Farmer Integration: Facilitating the transition of traditional farmers in the Rif region into the legal economy.

Research and impact

In 2024, the University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P) partnered with ANRAC to boost scientific research in medical cannabis. In March 2024, Morocco reported its first legal cannabis harvest, totaling 294 metric tons.

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