Moroccan telecommunications giant Maroc Telecom announced on Tuesday its intention to appeal a ruling issued by the Rabat Commercial Court on January 29th, 2024. The court ordered Maroc Telecom to pay a total compensation of 6.37 billion dirhams to competitor Wana for practices deemed to be in violation of competition rules. In a press release, Maroc Telecom acknowledged the court's decision and stated its plans to appeal as soon as they are officially notified. The company emphasized its commitment to «upholding ethical and fair business practices» and expressed confidence in its legal position. The dispute between Maroc Telecom and Wana Corporate dates back to December 2021, when Wana filed a complaint with the Rabat Commercial Court accusing Maroc Telecom of engaging in unfair competition and market dominance. Wana sought compensation of 6.8 billion dirhams for the alleged damages incurred as a result of these practices. Notably, earlier in February 2020, the National Telecommunications Regulatory Agency had already fined Maroc Telecom 3.3 billion dirhams for engaging in anti-competitive practices.
