With our WHOIS Morocco service, instantly access public information for any .ma domain name.
By querying the official database managed by ANRT, you can verify in real-time the availability and technical data of any website.
You'll receive detailed information about the registrant, displaying the company name for legal entities or the individual's identity for private registrants.
Please note that the use of this data is restricted. WHOIS queries are limited to searching for .ma domains, servers, and contacts, only within the legitimate framework of registering or managing a domain name.
The WHOIS Morocco tool allows you to check the availability of a .MA domain. Test your name or its variants to quickly find the ideal domain for your website.
Access the public information (name, email, phone) of the registered owner of a .MA domain, as well as all data provided by the .MA registry.
Verify the expiration date of a domain, along with renewal information and the registrar, to prevent any service interruption.
WHOIS Morocco displays the status of a .MA domain — pending create, pending transfer, redemption period — allowing you to track its lifecycle in real-time.
The data accessible via our WHOIS Morocco platform includes all public information related to domains registered under the .MA extension.
WHOIS Morocco enables you to view the current status of a domain (active, suspended, or expired), as well as important dates such as creation, last update, and expiration.
You can also view the provider responsible for the domain and their contact details. The service also displays the associated DNS servers and domain registrant data, such as name, organization, email address, and phone number.
The 'WHOIS Privacy .MA' option is not available for .ma domains. According to official regulations, all essential contact data of registrants must be made public in the WHOIS database of the .MA registry.
Under ANRT regulations, certain data — such as the registrant's name, their provider, and creation or expiration dates — must be published.
This fulfills a transparency requirement imposed by the telecommunications regulatory authority in Morocco.
Any attempt to hide this information (via a 'WHOIS privacy' service) is not legally authorized for .ma domains.
ANRT reminds providers, via an official notification sent on October 16, 2025, that to ensure the reliability of information in the WHOIS Morocco database, all data provided when registering a domain must be accurate and regularly updated.
This requirement applies to all registrants, whether individuals or companies, and involves providing or updating the CIN (National Identity Card) for individuals and ICE (Common Company Identifier) for companies, in accordance with articles 45 and 54 of Decision ANRT/DG/N°02/2024.
Compliance with this obligation helps maintain the transparency and security of .MA domain names, while facilitating the management of transfers, claims, and any corrective actions.
WHOIS Morocco is a public lookup service synchronized with the .MA registry and managed by ANRT, the Moroccan authority responsible for .MA domains. It allows anyone to view public information about a .MA domain, such as the registered holder, the accredited registrar, and the DNS servers currently assigned to the domain.
In simple terms, it works like a digital ID card for Moroccan domain names. This transparency strengthens trust, security, and accountability within the Moroccan digital ecosystem. Organizations and businesses often use WHOIS Morocco to verify domain ownership or to check whether a .MA domain name is available before registering it or launching a project.
For local businesses, individuals, and international companies targeting the Moroccan market, WHOIS is a standard tool to monitor domain status, track any updates, and ensure full compliance with ANRT requirements and national cybersecurity regulations. It helps maintain a secure digital presence and prevents unauthorized or fraudulent changes to ownership or technical settings.
Yes — providing official identification is now a mandatory requirement to register or maintain a .MA domain. Individuals must provide a valid national ID or passport, while companies must provide ICE (or RC or statutes if applicable). This verification is enforced directly by ANRT through accredited registrars.
The purpose behind this rule is to reduce fraud, cybersquatting, and fake business identities online. The Moroccan digital ecosystem has become more regulated to ensure that when someone owns a .MA domain, they are fully identified and legally responsible for the content they host.
This makes the .MA extension a trusted local choice for businesses, startups, and professionals who want to build credibility with Moroccan customers.
WHOIS information is not managed directly by ANRT, but through your accredited registrar — the company where you registered your domain name. If you need to update ownership details, contact info, or company documentation, you must request it via your registrar.
In most cases, updates require official documents to be re-validated by ANRT (e.g., change of business name, change of ID, change of legal representative). Registrars assist in verifying and submitting these documents on your behalf.
It’s very important to keep your WHOIS data accurate and up to date, especially since Moroccan regulations require real and verifiable identity for .MA domains. Incorrect information can lead to delays, suspensions, or even domain deletion by the registry.
A .MA ownership transfer is not just a “form change”: it is treated as a legal change of rights. ANRT requires valid ID or company documents from both the current and the new holder. The registrar manages the process and sends everything to the registry for approval.
This ensures that the domain is not transferred without the current owner’s consent and helps avoid disputes. It’s especially important when selling a business, rebranding, or updating company information.
Once the registry validates the request, the WHOIS data is updated and the new holder officially becomes the responsible entity for the domain under Moroccan law.
Some words are considered restricted or protected in Morocco — such as city names, government-related terms, or sensitive industry keywords. If your chosen domain includes one of these, ANRT may request supporting documents to justify your eligibility.
The domain won’t be activated until you provide proof (e.g., trademark certificate, commercial license, or a written authorization). This helps protect national institutions, public interest, and brand identity across Moroccan cyberspace.
If you believe you have legitimate rights to the term, contact your registrar to submit the required documents. Otherwise, you may need to choose a different domain name that respects the reserved terms list.
Yes — WHOIS Morocco is a public-access service. Anyone can perform a lookup to view essential and non-sensitive data of any .MA domain. This is part of the transparency policy in Morocco’s digital governance.
Some details, however, may be partially hidden or limited to protect personal privacy (especially for individual registrants). The system balances public awareness with data protection obligations under Moroccan legal standards.
Public access helps strengthen trust online: customers can check whether a brand or online shop is officially linked to a real Moroccan business.
When a .MA domain is stuck in “Pending Create”, it usually means that ANRT is still reviewing the registration request and may require additional information before activating the domain. Even if the payment is done, the domain will not go live until the registry approves everything.
This can happen for several reasons:
• ANRT needs extra documents or clarification from the registrant
• The information provided does not fully match the WHOIS contact details
• The chosen domain name includes a reserved term that requires justification (for example: city names, government-related terms, or protected industry keywords)
The best step is to contact your accredited registrar to follow up on the request. They can provide details on what ANRT needs, assist with the required documentation, and ensure the file is completed. Once ANRT validates the request, the domain will automatically switch to “Active” and start working normally.