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.ma Domain Name Registration in Morocco
Trusted by the Moroccan diaspora and international companies, Hostino® is your reliable partner for .MA domain name registration. As an ANRT-accredited registrar with offices in Tangier, Rabat, and Casablanca, we provide local support and expert guidance to businesses looking to expand their footprint in the Moroccan market.
Our Moroccan team understands the nuances of the local digital landscape, providing personalized support in Arabic, French, and English to ensure clear communication and efficient support. We prioritize data security and compliance with Moroccan regulations, securing your online assets and building trust with your local audience.
Secure your .MA domain today! Call (+212) 531 33 01 91 and let Hostino® take care of the registration process for you.
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New requirements for .ma domain
name registration
In accordance with ANRT/DG/N°02/2024 Decision, enhanced requirements are now in effect to ensure the reliability of the .ma Registry database. These provisions aim to guarantee the accuracy and compliance of information provided when registering a .ma domain name in Morocco.
The official framework is defined by the ANRT naming decision (official PDF). Applications are processed on a "first come, first served" basis, with a maximum processing time of one business day for standard applications, and up to 5 days for domain names requiring prior ANRT validation.
Hostino's Responsibilities
- Verify the consistency and compliance of Registry data with information provided by the registrant
- Report to ANRT any information or document related to identified non-compliance
- Keep data up to date throughout the entire validity period of the domain name
.ma Registration Process
1
Purchase your .ma domain name
Search and reserve your .ma domain name in just a few clicks from our platform — instant activation.
2
Submit identity document
Upload your National ID/passport for individuals or Business Registration for companies, directly from your Hostino client account.
3
Identity verification
Our team validates your identity in less than 24 hours.
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What is a .ma domain name?
The .ma domain name is an Internet top-level domain (TLD) that designates the Internet space for the Kingdom of Morocco. Registration and use of ".ma" domain names are governed by specific regulations to safeguard the rights of all parties involved.
.MA domain serves as a vital identity marker. By selecting and registering your domain name under this extension, you establish your affiliation with the Moroccan Internet community. Pair your .ma domain with web hosting, a business email, or a VPS server for a complete online presence.
The management of ".ma" domain names involves three key stakeholders: the Registry, which acts as the centralized system for all domain operations and information; Registrars, who serve as ANRT-registered intermediaries facilitating domain name registration between the Registry and applicants; and Registrants, the individuals or organizations who have successfully registered and utilize a ".ma" domain name.
Why Register Your .ma Domain
name with Hostino®?
Local assistance
Local service provider, who invoices in MAD (Moroccan Dirham).
Competitive prices
Save up to 50% compared to our international competitors.
Secure payment
Secure credit card processing for immediate service activation.
Accredited registrar
Authorized by the ANRT, managing thousands of domains.
Easy management
Secure, intuitive, and user-friendly interface to managing your domains.
Instant activation
Register your domain in less than 1 minute.
Transfer a .ma domain name
to Hostino
Want to switch providers without losing your .ma domain name? The transfer is simple, fast, and without service interruption. Your website and emails remain accessible throughout the process.
At Hostino, transferring a .ma domain costs only 118 MAD (excl. VAT). As an ANRT-accredited registrar, we ensure compliant processing with personalized follow-up at every step.
To initiate the transfer, you will need the authorization code (EPP) from your current registrar, plus your identity documents (CIN or Business Registration). Our team is available at (+212) 531 33 01 91 to assist you.
3 steps to transfer your .ma
1
Unlock and retrieve the EPP code
Request the authorization code from your current registrar and unlock the domain.
2
Place your order at Hostino
Create your account, enter the EPP code, and upload your identity documents.
3
Validation and activation
ANRT validates the transfer within 5 to 7 days. Your domain is active at Hostino.
.ma Domain name prices
Register your .ma domain today for just 118.00 MAD/year (excl. VAT).
| Registration period | 1 to 5 years |
| Renewal period | 1 to 5 years |
| Registration delay | Immediate |
| Domain length | Between 2 and 63 characters |
| Price | 118.00 MAD/year (excl. VAT) |
Domain name renewal
You can renew your .ma domain name for a period of 1 to 5 years at a rate of 150 Dhs/year, excluding VAT.
Domain name transfer
| Period for completing the transfer procedure. | 5 – 10 days |
| Price | 118.00 MAD/year (excl. VAT) |
Change of ownership
| Price | 118.00 MAD excl. VAT per year. |
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Transparent comparison
Why choose Hostino over other Moroccan domain registrars?
The Moroccan ecosystem includes several ANRT-accredited registrars. To help you choose the offer best suited to your project, here is a transparent overview of the standards we apply at Hostino™.
| Criteria | Hostino™ | Typical .ma competitors |
|---|---|---|
| Direct ANRT accreditation | ✓ Accredited | Variable (resellers) |
| .ma registration price | 118 MAD/year | 120 – 850 MAD/year |
| Free advanced DNS management | ✓ Unlimited | Limited or paid |
| Support in French + Arabic + English | ✓ Trilingual | FR only |
| Hidden fees on renewal | None | Frequent |
| ANRT ownership certificate | ✓ On request | Not systematic |
| Law 09-08 compliance (data protection) | ✓ CNDP-compliant | Undocumented |
| .ma hosting on Moroccan soil | ✓ Morocco datacenter | Often abroad |
Comparison based on public offers from major Moroccan .ma registrars as of March 7, 2026. Prices excl. VAT, excluding occasional promotions.
Legal & regulatory framework
The regulatory framework of
.ma domain names in Morocco
The management of the .ma national domain is framed by a precise legal framework, supervised by ANRT. At Hostino™, we strictly respect this framework since our accreditation in 2021.
Law n°24-96 on telecommunications
Founding text that entrusts ANRT (National Telecommunications Regulatory Agency) with the administrative, technical, and commercial management of the national .ma domain. This law defines the legal framework for the entire domain name industry in Morocco.
ANRT naming charter
Reference document that sets out the rules for allocation, management, and dispute resolution for .ma domain names. Defines reserved terms, eligibility conditions, and the ADRP (Alternative Dispute Resolution Procedure).
Law n°09-08 on data protection
Moroccan law that governs the collection and processing of personal data of domain name holders. Hostino™ complies with the requirements of CNDP (National Commission for the Control of Personal Data Protection).
ANRT Decision / Identity validation
Recent ANRT decisions reinforcing identity verification (KYC) requirements for any .ma registration or transfer. Hostino™ strictly applies these procedures to guarantee the integrity of the national domain.
All .ma registrations at Hostino™ are 100% compliant with the texts in force and the public directives of the ANRT.
FAQ - Morocco .MA domain name
Registering a .ma domain takes 3 steps: check availability, pay for registration (118 MAD excl. VAT/year at Hostino™), then validate your identity with an ANRT-accredited registrar. Activation is typically live within 5 minutes.
In practice, use the search bar at the top of this page to check availability. If the name is free, click « Register », fill in your personal or business details, and complete secure payment (CMI, Stripe or bank transfer).
Once payment clears and your documents (ID / Business Registration) are accepted, you'll receive a confirmation email and your .ma domain is officially registered to you. You can start configuring DNS immediately from your client area.
For more information on .ma domain regulations, visit the official ANRT website at www.anrt.ma.
To register a .ma domain, you must provide a valid ID: a National ID Card (CIN) for Moroccan residents, a passport for foreigners, or a Business Registration (Registre de Commerce) for companies. Associations can provide a deposit receipt or a copy of their statutes.
These documents are mandated by ANRT regulations to guarantee registration authenticity and prevent cybersquatting. They can be uploaded during registration or sent to customer support if needed.
Validating your identity also protects your rights as the domain holder and makes any future dispute easier to resolve via the PARL procedure.
Morocco counts more than 137,238 registered .ma domain names as of March 7, 2026, according to official ANRT data published on registre.ma. The base has nearly doubled in 8 years (67,082 at end of 2017), with an average annual growth rate of around 10%.
86% of .ma domain names are registered by holders based in Morocco, with 50% located in Casablanca — confirming the city's status as the country's economic and digital capital.
The average renewal rate for .ma domains is 81%, with an average lifespan of 5 years, reflecting the stability and trust placed in this national extension.
The price of a .ma domain name at Hostino is only 118 MAD per year (excl. VAT), making it one of the most competitive offers on the Moroccan market.
This price includes one full year of registration, free DNS management, technical support in French, Arabic and English, and full self-service access through your Hostino client area.
Renewal is at 150 MAD/year (excl. VAT). You can pre-pay up to 5 years to lock in the renewal price.
For standard domain names not requiring ANRT prior validation, registration is quasi-instant (typically within minutes after payment).
For domain names requiring manual ANRT validation (sensitive terms, descriptive extensions like .gov.ma, .ac.ma, .press.ma, or names that may cause confusion), the maximum delay is generally 5 business days from receipt of a complete application file.
In accordance with ANRT procedures published on registre.ma, applications are processed on a 'first come, first served' basis.
For a standard domain name requiring no prior ANRT validation, activation is almost immediate (typically a few minutes after payment at Hostino™).
For a domain name requiring manual ANRT validation (potentially reserved terms, descriptive extensions .gov.ma, .ac.ma, .press.ma, or names that may cause confusion), the maximum delay is generally 5 business days from the submission of a complete application.
The authorization code (also called EPP code or Auth code) is a confidential unique code associated with each .ma domain name. It is generated at registration and secures any change-of-registrar operation (outbound transfer).
Per the ANRT naming decision, your registrar must provide this code, on request, within a maximum of 3 days.
At Hostino™, the authorization code is available immediately from your client area, 24/7. You retain full control over your domain and can initiate a transfer to another registrar at any time, with no human intervention required from us.
No, in accordance with international registrar rules and ANRT regulations, it is impossible to modify or cancel a .ma domain name once registration is completed and payment is validated.
The domain name remains active until its expiration date. If you do not renew it, it will be automatically released and may be registered by a third party. The amount paid is non-refundable.
It is therefore crucial to carefully verify the spelling and relevance of your domain name before finalizing your order.
Yes, any individual or legal entity, Moroccan or foreign, can register a .ma domain name. There are no residency or nationality restrictions for the .ma extension.
International companies looking to expand their presence in Morocco can register a .ma domain to target the local market and build credibility with Moroccan consumers.
No, WHOIS privacy protection is not available for .ma domain names. In accordance with ANRT regulations, registrant information must be publicly accessible in the WHOIS database.
For privacy-conscious individuals and businesses, we recommend using a professional email address and dedicated contact details rather than strictly personal information when registering.
Renewal of a .ma domain is done easily via your Hostino client area. You can generate a renewal invoice and pay online in just a few clicks.
The renewal price for a .ma domain name is 150 MAD (excl. VAT) per year. We recommend renewing at least 30 days before the expiration date to avoid service interruption.
If your .ma domain expires, you have a 30-day grace period to renew at the standard rate. Beyond that, the domain enters a 30-day redemption phase with restoration fees.
Yes, you can manage DNS records at any time from your Hostino client area, under the 'Manage DNS' section. This interface allows you to configure A, CNAME, MX, TXT records and more.
If your domain is linked to a web hosting package with cPanel, you can also manage DNS directly from the cPanel interface.
DNS propagation can take 1 to 48 hours to take effect globally.
Registering multiple extensions (.com, .net, .org, .co.ma) alongside your .ma is an essential brand protection strategy. It prevents competitors or cybersquatters from registering variations of your domain name.
For a Moroccan business looking to expand internationally, combining a .ma for the local market and a .com for global reach is the optimal strategy to maximize your digital presence.
The .ma is the main Moroccan domain extension, managed by the ANRT. The .co.ma is a sub-extension specifically intended for commercial activities (companies) in Morocco.
Both extensions have the same legal value and are recognized as Moroccan domains. In terms of SEO, both are equivalent for the Moroccan market — Google recognizes both .ma and .co.ma as geographic targeting signals for Morocco.
To transfer a .ma domain to Hostino, you need to obtain an authorization code (EPP code / Auth code) from your current registrar.
You must also provide identity documents (CIN, passport, or Business Registration) as ANRT requires identity validation for all .ma transfer operations.
Once you have the code and your documents are validated, initiate the transfer from your Hostino client area. The process typically takes 5 to 7 days, and your domain remains fully functional during the transfer.
The transfer fee at Hostino is 118 MAD (excl. VAT), including one additional year of registration.
Yes, since April 2018, registration of .ma domain names with accented letters is open to all. Allowed accented characters include: à, â, ç, è, é, ê, ë, î, ï, ô, ù, û, ü, ÿ.
For example, you can register domains like 'télé.ma' or 'café.ma'. This feature allows better representation of Moroccan brand and business names using accents.
The registration of accented domains follows the same rules and procedures as standard .ma domains, including identity validation via CIN, passport or Business Registration. Price and conditions remain identical at 118 MAD per year.
To verify that a provider is officially accredited by ANRT, consult the public list of accredited registrars on the ANRT website: www.anrt.ma in the 'Domain names' section.
Hostino™ has been on this official list since 2021 as an accredited registrar for the commercialization of .ma domain names. Our accreditation number is available upon request.
Beware of non-accredited intermediaries: a non-accredited reseller doesn't have direct access to the .ma registry, charges hidden fees, and increases activation delays. Always choose a registrar accredited directly by ANRT to guarantee security, speed, and legal compliance for your registration.
Upon expiration of a .ma domain name, your domain enters a 30-day grace period during which you can still renew it at the standard rate of 150 MAD (excl. VAT)/year, with no additional fees.
Beyond the grace period, your domain enters a redemption phase for an additional 30 days. During this phase, renewal is still possible but restoration fees apply on top of the standard renewal rate.
After the redemption phase, the domain is permanently released by ANRT and becomes available for public registration again — any third party can then claim it. This is when a competitor or cybersquatter can take over your domain, with potentially serious consequences for your brand.
To prevent any loss, we recommend activating auto-renewal in your Hostino client area, or setting reminders at least 60 days before expiration.
In accordance with the ANRT naming charter and the law n°24-96 on telecommunications, certain terms are strictly reserved or prohibited in .ma domain names.
Reserved: names of state institutions (government, ministries, local authorities), official Moroccan geographical names (regions, prefectures), names of Moroccan public figures, and well-known trademarks protected in Morocco.
Prohibited: terms contrary to public order, state security, morality, religion, Moroccan culture, or that infringe on third-party rights (registered trademarks, copyrights).
ANRT reserves the right to block or suspend any non-compliant registration. If in doubt about the legal availability of a name, contact our team at +212 (05) 31 33 01 91 before registration.
Linking a .ma domain name to an external platform (Shopify, WordPress.com, Youcan, Webflow, Squarespace, Wix, Blogger, etc.) is done through DNS record configuration from your Hostino client area.
For Shopify, you'll need to create an A record pointing to Shopify's IP (23.227.38.65) and a CNAME record for the www subdomain to shops.myshopify.com.
For WordPress.com, configure DNS servers NS1.WORDPRESS.COM, NS2.WORDPRESS.COM, and NS3.WORDPRESS.COM, or use the specific A records provided by WordPress.
For Youcan (Moroccan e-commerce platform), point the A and CNAME records to the values provided in your Youcan dashboard.
Our technical support team can configure these records for you free of charge — just send us the DNS values from your platform. DNS propagation typically takes 1 to 48 hours.
A .ma domain name can be registered for a duration of 1 to 5 years, in accordance with ANRT regulations. This is the longest registration period among African ccTLDs.
Pre-paying multiple years has three strategic advantages: locking in current renewal pricing (protection against any future increase), improving your SEO score (Google views long-registered domains as more serious), and eliminating the risk of forgetting renewal.
For .com, .net, .org and other generic extensions (gTLD), the maximum duration is 10 years. You can manage all your domain durations from your unified Hostino client area.
The .ma is a ccTLD (country-code Top-Level Domain) recognized by Google as a strong geographic signal for Morocco. For a website targeting Moroccan users, a .ma domain sends Google an immediate local relevance signal — no additional configuration needed in Search Console.
Conversely, a .com is a generic gTLD that requires manual geographic targeting configuration in Google Search Console ('International Targeting' parameter) to signal that you target Morocco. The signal remains weaker than a native .ma.
Comparative studies: with equivalent content, .ma sites systematically outperform .com sites by 15 to 30% on geo-located searches in Morocco, according to 2025-2026 SEO data from the Moroccan market.
Optimal strategy: for Moroccan businesses, registering the .ma as the primary domain and the .com as a 301 redirect ensures maximum coverage (local SEO + international brand protection).
Morocco .ma domain — at a glance
- .ma price ex-VAT/year
- 118 MAD
- Regulator
- ANRT (Morocco)
- Average activation
- ≈ 5 minutes
- Max delay (manual review)
- 5 business days
- .ma transfer ex-VAT/year
- 118 MAD
- Hostino™ accreditation
- ANRT since 2021
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