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Are Airguns Legal in Morocco?
Mostly no, or only under severe restrictions.
Treated at or near firearm level, with an effective ban or major criminal-law exposure for ordinary ownership.
Tier 1 — Severely Restricted
Effective civilian ban or extreme criminal penalties for unlicensed possession.
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The picture at a glance
Each measure below scores how restrictive Morocco is on that part of owning or transferring an airgun, from permissive (green) to firearm-level (red).
ClassificationTreated as firearm
Age rule21+
PossessionVariable
Transfer / saleLicensed dealer process
TransportSeverely restricted
AuthorityNational statute
The rules in detail
Classification
Treated as firearm
Air rifles and airsoft guns treated as firearms. One of the world's strictest licensing requirements.
Age rule
21+
21+ minimum age.
Possession
Variable
Moroccan citizenship or permanent residency, clean record, medical certificate, 14-hour mandatory course (8 classroom, 6 range), Firearms Consultative Committee application.
Transfer / sale
Licensed dealer process
Through licensed dealers.
Transport
Severely restricted
Severely restricted.
Authority
National statute
National statute.
Hunting with an airgun
Closed to non-residents.
Deer
Unresolved / not addressed
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Turkey
Unresolved / not addressed
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Small game
Unresolved / not addressed
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Predators
Unresolved / not addressed
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Other big game
Unresolved / not addressed
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Import & travel
Local & import notes
Visitor procedure
Effectively closed to non-residents.
This is a plain-language summary compiled from primary statutes and official guidance, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules vary, so verify the current rules with the relevant authority before buying, selling, or hunting.