The Commercial Nature Of Land Speculation And Its Impact On The Investment Of Commercial Assets,
2026
Faculty of Law, Rabat
The Commercial Nature Of Land Speculation And Its Impact On The Investment Of Commercial Assets, Ahmed Choukri
Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)
In ancient times, real estate trade was insignificant: land was abundant, populations small, ambitions modest, and cities were inherited like household goods. Today, the world has changed dramatically. Populations have grown from millions to billions, borders are enforced by navies and aircraft, and everything has become subject to consumption, investment, and auction. Land has become the "milking cow" while movable property is the "gentle lamb." Domestic real estate trade has expanded, and real estate has overtaken movable property. To understand the legal and factual situation of real estate trade, the author divides the topic into two sections: the position of …
The Real Estate Question In The Urban Environment Of Morocco,
2026
FSJES Ain Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca
The Real Estate Question In The Urban Environment Of Morocco, Asaad Abdemajid
Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)
The land question in urban areas has come to occupy an important place in the human environment due to its impact on individual behavior. As a result of high demographic growth, intense rural migration, and consequent multiplied urban growth, the land question now arises in its holistic human dimension. It is not limited to the legal land system and its relationship with the individual or family occupying it, but extends to the broader framework of city dwellers' lives in their social and psychological reality. The urban land question involves multiple variables requiring the combined efforts of legal experts, economists, financiers, …
On The New Real Estate Investment Law,
2026
FSJES Ain Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca
On The New Real Estate Investment Law, Mohamed Chaabi El Madkouri
Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)
Morocco is experiencing significant urban development as all urban and rural centers face continuous expansion due to massive demographic growth, leading to increased housing needs. Official statistics indicate that Morocco will need 3 million new housing units by the year 2000, requiring the construction of 200,000 units annually. Urbanization, demographic shifts, and intensive migration to cities have created chaos in urban planning, fueled land speculation, and led to the spread of clandestine construction and shantytowns. The state makes continuous efforts to meet housing needs by acquiring serviced land through the National Fund for Land Acquisition and Development, financed by citizen …
Obstacles Posed By Real Estate To Urban Development And Attempts To Overcome Them,
2026
Assistant Professor at the National Institute of Territorial Planning and Urban Development
Obstacles Posed By Real Estate To Urban Development And Attempts To Overcome Them, Mohamed El Wakari
Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)
The land question has become central to any development project, whether rural or urban, due to its legal, economic, and socio-political dimensions. In urban areas, land serves as the locus of development but faces multiple obstacles. Demographic growth, rural exodus, housing needs, land availability for construction, and rampant speculation have created an imbalance in land supply and demand. This situation has exacerbated related problems such as clandestine buildings, shantytowns, lack of sanitation and basic infrastructure, leading to chaotic urbanization. Consequently, public authorities must intervene to curb the uncontrolled growth of cities and establish rational land management.
Urban Planning Documents: Between Theory And Practice,
2026
Faculty of Law, Rabat
Urban Planning Documents: Between Theory And Practice, Abderrahmane Bakrioui
Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)
This contribution explores the dialectical relationship between land policy and the success or failure of urban planning (aménagement). Urban planning can fail to achieve organized, rational urban development for several reasons. These include the misalignment or inadequacy of legal rules in framing social phenomena and keeping pace with socio-economic change, as well as a lack of material and human resources available to administrative bodies responsible for implementing planning policies since the 1976 communal reform. Urban planning and city design documents are numerous and diverse. Some are governed by legal rules whose effectiveness is now questionable, while others remain experimental and …
Expropriation For Public Utility Purposes Under The Provisions Of The New Law,
2026
FSJES Ain Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca
Expropriation For Public Utility Purposes Under The Provisions Of The New Law, Mohamed El Kechir
Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)
Public authorities need real estate to manage public utilities. While the state's properties are subject to a special legal regime, the administration typically acquires land through ordinary methods, acting as a private individual under private law rules. However, when such ordinary acquisition proves impossible, the legislator allows the state to resort to expropriation for public utility purposes to avoid paralysis of state activities. The Moroccan Parliament has approved a new law on expropriation for public utility, which updates and governs this exceptional power. This text introduces the legal framework balancing public infrastructure needs with private property rights.
On The Third Paragraph Of Article 10 Of The Dahir Of November 16, 1946, Relating To Ownership Of Apartments,
2026
FSJES Ain Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca
On The Third Paragraph Of Article 10 Of The Dahir Of November 16, 1946, Relating To Ownership Of Apartments, Abdelkader Azkri
Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)
This article examines the legal ambiguity in Article 10 of the 1946 Dahir on apartment ownership. It questions whether the union manager's duty to preserve, maintain, clean, and repair common areas creates an overlap between the general assembly's decision-making authority and the manager's executive functions. While the assembly typically manages both routine and non-routine matters, the author argues that in exceptional cases, the manager may exercise both decision-making and executive powers under the initiative authority granted by the third paragraph of Article 10. This dual role raises two specific legal problems regarding the proper allocation of responsibilities.
Space And Protection Of Property Rights: A Comparison Between The Ordinary And Registered Land Systems,
2026
Professor at the National Institute of Judicial Studies
Space And Protection Of Property Rights: A Comparison Between The Ordinary And Registered Land Systems, Al Montassir El Daoudi
Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)
This article highlights the critical relationship between Moroccans and their land, where attachment can sometimes lead to extreme behaviors, complicating real estate transactions. The author refers to previous key symposia, including a 1978 Ministry of Justice conference on land problems and the 1983 National Days on Land Registration organized by the Land Conservation Directorate. These meetings aimed to unify judicial precedents, accelerate dispute resolution, and simplify registration procedures to encourage citizens to register their properties. The discussion contrasts the ordinary land system with the registered (conservative) system, emphasizing the need to protect property rights while addressing practical and legal obstacles …
Contracting In The Real Estate Field,
2026
FSJES Ain Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca
Contracting In The Real Estate Field, Mohamed Kheiri
Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)
This article examines why real estate contracting was chosen as a key topic, as it concerns all current and future participants in the property sector, involving both registered and unregistered lands. The author argues that this subject lies at the heart of problems faced by judges, public authorities, and citizens. While most global property systems require notarized formal contracts to ensure legal compliance and prevent disputes, the Moroccan legislator has departed from this principle. Moroccan law grants contracting parties the freedom to choose any form—official or informal—despite the substantial legal differences between them. This flexibility raises concerns about legal security …
Issues Arising From Land Registration And Their Impact On Real Estate Development And Urban Planning,
2026
Professor at the National Institute of Judicial Studies
Issues Arising From Land Registration And Their Impact On Real Estate Development And Urban Planning, Rachid El Iraki
Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)
While land registration under the Moroccan system (established August 12, 1913) enhances property security and stabilizes ownership rights, it suffers from significant flaws. These include rigid deadlines, fragmented procedures, excessive authority granted to the registrar, and the absolute weight of registered entries. Notably, the system rejects acquisitive prescription (adverse possession) for registered lands and creates confusion over the concept of “possession” (ḥawz), particularly under Islamic legal principles concerning donations. These formal and substantive defects hinder real estate revitalization and urban development, demanding urgent reform to balance legal certainty with practical flexibility.
Introductory Report On Land Regime, Urban Planning, And Property Development,
2026
Faculty of Law, Rabat
Introductory Report On Land Regime, Urban Planning, And Property Development, Mohamed Drissi Alami
Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)
The intersection of land tenure, urban planning, and property development demands critical examination due to their common denominator: real estate. Properties must undergo essential transformations to comply with global development planning, urban organization, and social policies aimed at resolving the housing crisis. Land and buildings cannot continue to obey a status similar to movable or intangible assets. Abstract legal reasoning fails to address the integration of legal, political, economic, social, and cultural factors. Property law requires revision accounting for urban planning necessities and property development manifestations. Current legislative concerns lack conviction for fundamental reorientation. The governing concept of property remains …
Law And Computing: Synthesis Report,
2026
FSJES Ain Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca
Law And Computing: Synthesis Report, Mohamed Ali Mekouar
Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)
This synthesis report concludes the colloquium by summarizing the main questi...
Computing And Legal Education,
2026
E.N.S. Casablanca
Computing And Legal Education, Jean-François Revel
Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)
This article addresses the introduction of computing into legal education in ...
Computing And Elections,
2026
Directorate of Local Authorities, Ministry of the Interior
Computing And Elections, Driss Toulali
Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)
This article explores the opportunities and risks associated with the use of ...
Computing And Social Security,
2026
Faculty of Law, Rabat
Computing And Social Security, Abdellah Boudahrain
Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)
This article studies the introduction of computing into the management of soc...
Computing, Law, And Banking Activity,
2026
Faculty of Law, Rabat
Computing, Law, And Banking Activity, Mohamed Larbi Ben Otmane
Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)
This article analyzes the effects of computer technology on banking activity ...
Computing And The Criminal Record System,
2026
Court of First Instance of Casablanca
Computing And The Criminal Record System, Omar Doumou
Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)
This article examines the proposed computerization of the criminal record sys...
Computing In The Service Of The Judicial System,
2026
Ministry of Justice, Rabat
Computing In The Service Of The Judicial System, Saadia Belmir
Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)
Since 1977, the Moroccan Ministry of Justice has explored using computing to ...
Culture And Computing For The Third World: A Panacea Or An Aggravation Of Dep...,
2026
FSJES Ain Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca
Culture And Computing For The Third World: A Panacea Or An Aggravation Of Dep..., Houria Alami
Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)
Houria Alami critically examines the discourse surrounding the computer revol...
Computing And Copyright Law,
2026
UH2C Press
Computing And Copyright Law, Mohamed Nabil
Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)
This paper examines why Moroccan legal professionals must engage with compute...
