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Law 33-21: Morocco Strengthens Incentives to Attract MRE Doctors

18 February 2026·2 min read·Source: Ministère de la Santé du Maroc

Enhanced financial and administrative benefits for healthcare professionals from the diaspora. Everything you need to know if you are considering practising or opening a clinic in Morocco.

Law 33-21 on the practice and organisation of the medical, dental surgery, and pharmacy professions consolidates the incentives available to Moroccan healthcare professionals residing abroad. Faced with a significant shortage of doctors in certain regions of Morocco, the government is deploying a comprehensive set of measures to encourage the medical diaspora to contribute to the national healthcare system.

The incentives provided are wide-ranging. On the financial side, tax exemptions on first-establishment income are granted for a period of up to five years in under-served medical areas. Imports of medical equipment benefit from reduced customs duties. Investment subsidies, channelled through the Hassan II Fund for Economic and Social Development, may cover up to 30% of equipment investment costs for practitioners setting up in priority provinces.

On the administrative side, the recognition of foreign qualifications has been streamlined for MRE doctors. The National Council of the Order of Physicians operates an expedited registration procedure for practitioners trained in Europe, with equivalence validation completed within a matter of weeks, compared to several months for other applicants.

In practical terms, if you are a general practitioner or specialist currently residing in France, Belgium, or Germany and are considering opening a practice or clinic in Morocco, 2026 presents a particularly favourable opportunity. The CRI (Regional Investment Centres) offer tailored support for healthcare facility establishment projects, with dedicated points of contact for MRE professionals in the medical sector.

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