ALEEFLaw 19.25: new duties for your dog or cat in Morocco
Enacted by Dahir No. 1.26.55 of 28 July 2026 and published in Official Bulletin No. 7533, Law No. 19.25 on stray animals is now in force. Beyond the headlines about street animals, the text also creates new duties for every dog and cat owner. Here is what concerns you.
Three duties for every animal
Each pet must now have a health record, be registered on a dedicated electronic platform, and carry a permanent identification number. In short, the era of the "undocumented pet" is over: your companion must have a traceable identity.
Two deadlines not to miss
A change of owner must be declared within 24 hours. A disappearance must be reported within 3 days. These windows are short, so keep your pet's identity centralized and ready to share.
Comply without the stress
The paperwork is easy to anticipate: gather ID, record and vaccinations in one place, up to date and reachable from your phone. A profile prepared in advance also saves precious time the day you must report a disappearance.
Create your pet's digital health record on ALEEF: identity, microchip, vaccines and documents together, ready to show.
This article summarizes a law for information only. Practical steps (the registration platform, counters, schedule) are set by the authorities and your municipality; for identification, work with your vet.
FAQ
Does the law make ID mandatory for an indoor cat? The text requires every pet to have an ID number, a health record and electronic registration; check your case with your vet.
What is the fine for no ID? From 1,000 to 5,000 dirhams.
What if my pet disappears? Report it within 3 days; prepare its profile in advance to move fast.