Jurisdiction and organisation
- The Administrative Courts of Appeal hear appeals against judgments of the Administrative Courts and orders of their presidents (Art. 5).
- The Administrative Court of Appeal of Rabat covers the jurisdictions of the Administrative Courts of Rabat, Casablanca, Fez, Meknes and Oujda; the Marrakech court covers Marrakech and Agadir.
- Judgments are delivered by a bench of three judges, after hearing the submissions of the royal commissioner for law and justice.
Procedure
- An appeal is lodged within thirty days of service of the judgment, by written application signed by a lawyer.
- In principle, an appeal does not suspend enforcement, unless the court orders a stay of execution.
- Judgments may be appealed in cassation before the Court of Cassation under the conditions laid down in the Code of Civil Procedure.
Key articles
Art. 5
« The administrative courts of appeal have jurisdiction to hear, on appeal, judgments delivered by the administrative courts and orders of their presidents, unless otherwise provided by law. »
A lawyer's points to watch
- The thirty-day time limit for appeal runs from proper service; check the date and form of service.
- An application for a stay of execution must be justified by urgency and by the serious nature of the grounds raised.
- The seat of the Administrative Court of Appeal in Rabat makes it easier to follow cases within the capital's jurisdiction.
The English text on this page, including the quoted articles, is an unofficial translation. Information sheet prepared by Maître Lahfaia Law Firm, Rabat. It does not constitute legal advice. Only the text published in the Official Bulletin of the Kingdom of Morocco is authoritative; the articles cited may have been amended since this sheet was written.