Heating, ventilation and air conditioning in Morocco: regulations, labels and commissioning

HVAC work in Morocco is framed mainly by regulations rather than product standards. The thermal regulation RTCM (Decree No. 2-13-874) sets the envelope performance that drives the cooling and heating loads. Air conditioners placed on the market must meet the minimum efficiency and labelling requirements of Order No. 1529-24, under Decree No. 2-20-716 and Law 47-09. Gas boilers fall under Order No. 1616-22, and smoke control under the fire decree No. 2-14-499. Order No. 1674-18 sets common specifications for mechanical ventilation in public buildings and is a useful basis for any CPS. The heating and ventilation standards in the catalogue are homologated, not mandatory.

Scope

This page covers air conditioning (split, multi-split, ducted and central systems), mechanical ventilation of wet rooms and car parks, fresh air handling, wet heating with boilers and radiators or underfloor loops, and smoke extraction equipment where the HVAC contractor installs it.

The package starts with the thermal and load calculations at detailed design and ends with balancing, commissioning and the handover of operating instructions. Electrical supplies to the units come from the electrical package; envelope insulation belongs to the insulation package.

Regulatory table

Reference, edition, status, the text that makes the rule mandatory and the verified source (standards catalogue 2026-10-25; NM statuses checked against the official list of the Ministry of Industry and Trade).

ReferenceEditionStatusText making it mandatorySourceNote
Décret n° 2-13-874 du 15/10/2014
Règlement général de construction fixant les règles de performance énergétique des constructions (RTCM)
2014mandatoryThe text itself (published in the Official Bulletin)full textThermal regulation of buildings (Decree No. 2-13-874): its envelope requirements determine the loads the HVAC system must meet.
Arrêté conjoint n° 1529-24
Seuils de performance énergétique minimale et étiquetage obligatoire des climatiseurs
2024mandatoryThe text itself (published in the Official Bulletin)full textMinimum energy performance and mandatory labelling of air conditioners; cite the required class in the HVAC CPS.
Décret n° 2-20-716 du 25/03/2021
Performances énergétiques minimales des appareils fonctionnant à l'électricité, au gaz, aux produits pétroliers et aux énergies renouvelables
2021mandatoryThe text itself (published in the Official Bulletin)full textFramework decree on minimum energy performance of appliances, implemented through specific orders.
Arrêté n° 1616-22
Sécurité des appareils et équipements à gaz (règlement technique)
2022mandatoryThe text itself (published in the Official Bulletin)Ministère de l'Industrie et du Commerce (MCINET)Safety of gas appliances, applicable to boilers and gas heaters.
Décret n° 2-14-499 du 15/10/2014
Règlement général de construction fixant les règles de sécurité contre les risques d'incendie et de panique dans les constructions
2014mandatoryThe text itself (published in the Official Bulletin)full textFire decree: smoke control and fire dampers where the building category requires them.
Arrêté n° 1674-18 du 31/05/2018
Cahier des prescriptions communes applicables aux marchés de travaux de ventilation mécanique contrôlée dans les constructions publiques
2018mandatoryThe text itself (published in the Official Bulletin)full textCommon specifications for mechanical ventilation works in public buildings; reusable as a basis for a private CPS.
Décret n° 2-17-746 du 10/04/2019
Audit énergétique obligatoire et organismes d'audit énergétique
2019mandatoryThe text itself (published in the Official Bulletin)full textMandatory energy audits beyond consumption thresholds, mainly for large tertiary buildings.
NM EN 12828
Systèmes de chauffage dans les bâtiments Conception des systèmes de chauffage a eau
2014approved—IMANORHomologated: design of water-based heating systems.
NM EN 14336
Systèmes de chauffage dans les bâtiments Installation et commissionnement des systèmes de chauffage a eau
2014approved—IMANORHomologated: installation and commissioning of water-based heating systems.
NM EN 16798-3
Performance énergétique des bâtiments Ventilation des bâtiments Partie 3 : Pour bâtiments non residentiels Exigences de performances pour les systèmes de ventilation et de climatisation (Modules M5 1, M5 4)
2019approved—IMANORHomologated: ventilation of non-residential buildings, performance requirements.

Materials and documents to request

MaterialStandardsSupporting documentsBasis
Air conditioning unitsArrêté conjoint n° 1529-24, Décret n° 2-20-716 du 25/03/2021Energy label on each unit showing the class required by the order; capacity matching the load calculation.Legal obligation
Gas boilerArrêté n° 1616-22Conformity marking of the appliance, flue and air supply arrangement as per the installation instructions.Legal obligation
Ventilation fans and air handling unitsArrêté n° 1674-18 du 31/05/2018, NM EN 16798-3Technical data sheet with airflow, fan type and accessories matching the ventilation drawings.Specification (CPS) requirement

Who does what

PartyRole
Client (owner)States comfort expectations and budget, approves the system type and plans the maintenance contract.
HVAC engineerCalculates loads in line with the RTCM, designs the systems, prepares the drawings and witnesses the commissioning.
ArchitectReserves space for outdoor units, shafts and ceiling voids, and coordinates grilles and units with the interior design.
HVAC contractorInstalls, pressure-tests refrigerant lines, drains condensate, balances air and water flows and trains the user.
Inspection body (when appointed)Reviews smoke control and fire dampers in buildings subject to the fire regulation.

Inspection milestones

  1. Detailed design (APD), calculation notes and consultants' drawings approved Specification (CPS) requirement
    Thermal assessment and HVAC concept approved with the detailed design, including space for plant and shafts.
  2. Building services drawings Specification (CPS) requirement
    HVAC drawings issued with equipment schedules, duct and pipe routes and condensate drainage.
    Standards to check at this milestone: NM 06.6.071
  3. Embedded services tested before closing up Specification (CPS) requirement
    Refrigerant lines and ducts in walls and ceilings fixed, insulated and tested before closing.
    Standards to check at this milestone: NM 06.6.071
  4. Equipment installed and tested Specification (CPS) requirement
    Refrigerant lines insulated and proven, condensate draining, outdoor units fixed and reachable, wet-room ventilation working, systems commissioned.
    Standards to check at this milestone: NM 06.6.071

Common non-conformities and follow-up

FindingAction
Air conditioner delivered without the energy label required.Unit refused until a model meeting the labelling order is supplied.
Condensate pipe discharging onto the façade or without fall.Rerouting of the drain to an appropriate outlet, as shown in the drawings.
Outdoor unit installed where it cannot be serviced safely.Relocation or provision of safe access before acceptance.
Bathroom extract fan not working or not connected to the duct.Connection, airflow check and update of the commissioning report.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a mandatory standard for air conditioners in Morocco?

Air conditioners are governed by Order No. 1529-24, which sets minimum efficiency and mandatory labelling, under the framework Decree No. 2-20-716.

Does the RTCM concern the HVAC contractor?

Indirectly: the RTCM governs the envelope, which sets the loads. The HVAC engineer uses it to size equipment correctly.

Are ventilation standards mandatory?

The ventilation standards in the catalogue are homologated. Order No. 1674-18 is the official reference for mechanical ventilation in public buildings and can be adopted in a private CPS.

Where should outdoor units go?

Where they can be reached and serviced safely, without disturbing neighbours or damaging the façade, as planned with the architect from the design stage.

What should I receive at handover?

As-built drawings, commissioning records, equipment manuals and a maintenance schedule.

Sources, author and revisions

Written by , architect · under review · updated . Professional reading, separate from the text of the standard: each requirement is classed as a legal obligation, a specification (CPS) requirement or good practice.

Revision log

All standards for this trade (91)

In short: for the "HVAC" trade, the library lists 12 Moroccan regulation(s), 0 mandatory Moroccan standard(s), 14 approved NM and 27 foreign reference(s) used as equivalents.

Moroccan regulations (12)

Approved Moroccan standards (NM, voluntary) (14)

European and French standards (EN, NF, DTU) (14)

Other jurisdictions (equivalents) (13)

Cross-cutting texts (all trades) (38)

2026 reference prices — HVAC

Public reference prices from the CITURBAREA materials library (October 2026), in dirhams excluding VAT; 20% VAT on top (incl. VAT = excl. VAT × 1.2), Rabat-Salé-Kénitra base. These are benchmarks, not supplier prices.

MaterialFrom (excl. VAT)From (incl. VAT)Range excl. VATReliability
Climatiseur split 12 000 BTU3 041 DH / u3 649 DH / u3 041 DH – 4 744 DHC (indicative)
Climatiseur split 9 000 BTU2 658 DH / u3 190 DH / u2 658 DH – 4 166 DHC (indicative)
Climatiseur split inverter 24 000 BTU5 999 DH / u7 199 DH / u5 999 DH – 7 742 DHC (indicative)
CLIMATISEUR 24000 VERSATY DC INVERTER - MEGALIFE7 741 DH / u9 289 DH / u7 741 DH – 7 742 DHC (indicative)
Climatiseur Inverter 24000 BTU R32 CARRIER6 491 DH / u7 789 DH / u6 491 DH – 6 492 DHC (indicative)
Climatiseur Inverter Zenya Gris 18000 BTU R32 + Kit Cuivre 3 m4 874 DH / u5 849 DH / u4 874 DH – 4 875 DHC (indicative)
Climatiseur Inverter Zenya Gris 24000 BTU R32 + Kit Cuivre 3 m5 999 DH / u7 199 DH / u5 999 DH – 6 000 DHC (indicative)
Climatiseur MegaLife J-Smart DC Inverter 24000 BTU A++6 991 DH / u8 389 DH / u6 991 DH – 6 992 DHC (indicative)
Climatiseur MegaLife Versaty DC Inverter 18000 BTU A+++6 124 DH / u7 349 DH / u6 124 DH – 6 125 DHC (indicative)
Climatiseur Split Taurus 24000 BTU On/Off Froid Chauffage5 658 DH / u6 790 DH / u5 658 DH – 5 659 DHC (indicative)

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