How strict are gun laws in Morocco?
Restrictive
Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.
Morocco is one of 87 countries classified “Restrictive” for civilian gun ownership — 43% of the 202 with data. (Also searched as firearm laws.)
Source
- Last checked
- 17 September 2026
- How it was classified
- Read directly from the source’s own table, without interpretation.
Nearby countries
- Mauritania
- Restrictive Mauritania allows firearms for personal protection but requires a may-issue permit for all types.
- Portugal
- Restrictive Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.
- Algeria
- Highly restrictive / banned Civilians cannot obtain handguns.
- Spain
- Licensed / moderate Handguns are obtainable for sport or hunting, but self-defense alone is not sufficient for a license.
- Mali
- Highly restrictive / banned Civilians cannot obtain handguns.
- Senegal
- Restrictive Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.
Other laws in Morocco
- Death Penalty
- Not used in practice
- Military Conscription
- Active conscription
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