Domain Names

There is no specific legislation although some regulations on the organization and management of country code top-level domain names do exist.

Filing

Country code top-level domain name: .ma 

Sub-domains: .co.ma; .ac.ma; .press.ma; .gov.ma; .org.ma; .net.ma 

Applicant: individuals and legal entities.

Restriction as to nationality: none.

Local presence: not required, but a local legal representative must be appointed.

Domestic trademark right: not required for obtaining domain name registration.

Domain name can be registered as a trademark: yes.

Registration, Protection

Duration: one year.

Renewal/maintenance: one year, renewable.

Dispute about ownership: to be brought before the court.

Uniform dispute resolution procedure: available (variation of UDRP) before WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center.

Registration Authority

Authority name: The National Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ANRT).

Internet address: www.registre.ma