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Moroccan National Olympic Committee
Moroccan National Olympic Committee logo
Country Morocco
CodeMAR
Created1959
Recognized1959
Continental
Association		ANOCA
HeadquartersRabat, Morocco
PresidentFaïçal Laraïchi
Secretary GeneralMamoun Belabes
Websitecnom.org.ma

The National Olympic Committee of Morocco (Arabic: اللجنة الأولمبية الوطنية المغربية, French: Comité national olympique marocain, Spanish: Comité Olímpico Nacional Marroquí, abbreviated as CNOM) is the National Olympic Committee of Morocco. It represents the country within the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and oversees the development, promotion and protection of the Olympic movement at the national level.[1][2]

Established on 15 April 1959, it operates in accordance with the Olympic Charter and Moroccan legislation relating to physical education and sport. It organises and leads Moroccan delegations participating in the Olympic Games and other multidisciplinary competitions held under the auspices of the IOC.

The CNOM headquarters are located in Rabat and it is chaired by Faïçal Laraïchi.[3]

History

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On 15 April 1959, a telegram signed by the Moroccan Minister of Education, Abdelkrim Benjelloun Touimi, was sent to the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee to inform it of the creation of the Moroccan National Olympic Committee[4].

Following the request for affiliation submitted on 5 May 1959, the 55th session of the IOC, held in Munich on 25 May of the same year, approved Morocco’s admission to the Olympic movement[4]. This recognition enabled the country to participate in the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome[4].

At the time of its creation, the CNOM was placed under the effective presidency of Crown Prince Hassan II. This involvement of the royal family reflected the importance given to sport at the national level[4]. The first executive committee included figures such as Mohamed Benjelloun Touimi, Mohamed Benhima, Mohamed Maâti Bouabid, Omar Boucetta, Mohamed M'jid and Mohammed Tounsi[4].

Missions

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The Moroccan National Olympic Committee is responsible for developing, promoting and protecting the Olympic movement throughout the country.[5]

In this capacity, it is notably tasked with:[6][7][8]

  • ensuring compliance with the Olympic Charter, the IOC Code of Ethics, the World Anti-Doping Code and other IOC rules within Morocco;
  • promoting the fundamental principles and values of Olympism, particularly in the fields of sport and education;
  • participating in Olympic solidarity programmes and actions led or supported by the IOC;
  • forming, organising and leading Moroccan delegations participating in the Olympic Games and IOC-recognised competitions;
  • deciding on the registration of athletes proposed by their respective national federations;
  • selecting Moroccan cities eligible to bid for the organisation of Olympic or other IOC-recognised competitions;
  • providing equipment, transport and accommodation for delegations;
  • determining official uniforms worn by Moroccan delegations;
  • ensuring compliance of athletes’ equipment with international federation and IOC regulations.

Organisation

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The CNOM is a multi-sport organisation headquartered in Rabat. Its functioning is governed by the Olympic Charter, national legislation and its own statutes.[9]

It brings together all recognised national sports federations responsible for organising and developing sports disciplines in Morocco.[10]

These federations are legally autonomous and oversee competitions, athlete development and Morocco’s representation in international sports bodies.

Among the member federations are:[11]

The CNOM coordinates their activities within the Olympic movement, particularly in preparation for international competitions.

Presidents

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President Term
Hassan II 1959-1965
Mohammed Benjelloun 1965-1973
Hassan Sefrioui 1973-1977
Mohammed Tahiri Jouti 1977-1978
Mehdi Belmejdoub 1978
Rachdi Alami 1978-1994
Hassan Sefrioui 1994
Housni Benslimane 1994-2017
Faïçal Laraïchi 2017-present

Executive committee

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  • President: Faïçal Laraïchi
  • Vice Presidents: Kamal Lahlou, Fouzi Lekjaa, Abdeslam Ahizoune
  • Secretary General: Mamoun Belabes
  • Treasurer: Omar Bilali
  • Members: Jawad Belhadj, Tahar Boujouala, Mohammed Belmahi, Youssef Fathi, Abdelatif Idmahama

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Moroccan National Olympic Committee". africaolympic.com. Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
  2. ^ "HISTORY OF THE Moroccan NOC". cnom.org.ma. Retrieved 15 August 2022. Moroccan National Olympic Committee
  3. ^ Baina, Hala (2024-09-12). "28 MDH pour le futur siège du Comité olympique marocain à Rabat". Médias24 (in French). Retrieved 2026-04-19.
  4. ^ a b c d e "Histoire du CNOM". Site officiel du CNOM. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
  5. ^ Rédaction, La. "JO-2024 : le CNOM promet 2 millions de dirhams pour tout médaillé d'or marocain en sport individuel". Telquel.ma (in French). Retrieved 2026-04-19.
  6. ^ "Sport de haut niveau : Faïçal Laraïchi mise sur la base, la formation et l'accompagnement". snrtnews.com (in French). Retrieved 2026-04-19.
  7. ^ "Le Comité National Olympique Marocain à la 41e Session de l'ACNOA". ICMG (in French). 2025-10-13. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
  8. ^ "L'équipe nationale marocaine participe au championnat d'Afrique de cyclisme sur route au Kenya". Telquel.ma (in French). Retrieved 2026-04-19.
  9. ^ "Le CNOM annonce la date et le lieu de ses Assemblées". snrtnews.com (in French). Retrieved 2026-04-19.
  10. ^ Ichi, Abderrahmane (2023-05-12). "Faïçal Laraichi réélu à la tête du Comité Olympique". Le Matin.ma (in French). Retrieved 2026-04-19.
  11. ^ "fédérations | CNOM - Le Comité National Olympique Marocain". www.cnom.org.ma. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
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