Morocco Lowers Age for National ID Cards, Introduces Fines for Non-Compliance

One of the major reforms for this CNIE is the downward revision of the required age for obtaining it, reports L’Economiste. Initially set at 18 years, the age of majority, it has been reduced to 16 years.

Here are the fines

Any person who does not hold a CNIE is liable to a fine of 300 to 400 DH. The non-renewal of the identity document is punishable by a fine of 200 to 300 DH. In the event of a check, the failure to present one’s identity card is punishable by a fine of 100 to 150 DH. Identity documents issued before the promulgation of the new law remain valid until their expiration.