Sanitary fixtures in Morocco: mandatory tap and ceramic standards, accessible toilets

Sanitary fixtures are covered in Morocco by mandatory standards on two fronts. Tapware is regulated: draw-off taps, cistern valves, stop valves, mixers and shower hoses, self-closing and electronic taps each carry a mandatory NM reference. Vitreous china fixtures must meet NM 10.4.064 on hygiene and safety. For buildings open to the public and collective housing, Law 10-03 on accessibility and Decree 2-11-246 require accessible toilets; the joint technical order announced by the decree had not been found published at the date of the catalogue. Installation follows the homologated plumbing standards cited in the CPS.

Scope

The page concerns the visible equipment of bathrooms, toilets and kitchens: WC pans and cisterns, washbasins, bidets, baths, shower trays and enclosures, kitchen sinks, taps and mixers, shower sets and accessories, including fittings adapted for people with reduced mobility.

It starts with the client's choice of fixtures on samples and ends with each fixture fitted, sealed and tested at its water point. Pipes hidden in walls and floors are part of the plumbing package; the tiling around the fixtures belongs to the finishes packages.

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
NM EN 200 / NM EN 817 / NM EN 1113
Robinetterie sanitaire (robinets, mitigeurs, flexibles de douche)
NM EN 200:2019 ; NM EN 817:2019 ; NM EN 1113:2019mandatoryDécision/arrêté d'homologation n° 1642-19MCINET listMandatory group covering single taps, mixers and shower hoses; ask for conformity evidence for each model.
NM 10.4.064
Appareils sanitaires en céramique émaillée — hygiène et sécurité
NM 10.4.064-2005mandatoryDécision/arrêté d'homologation n° 16-05MCINET listMandatory hygiene and safety standard for glazed ceramic sanitary appliances.
NM 10.4.002
Robinetterie de bâtiment Robinets de puisage a soupape Spécifications techniques générales
NM 10.4.002-2021mandatoryDécision/arrêté d'homologation n° 1466-21MCINET listMandatory: draw-off taps with screw-down valve.
NM 10.4.003
Robinetterie de bâtiment Robinets pour reservoir de chasse Spécifications techniques générales
NM 10.4.003-2021mandatoryDécision/arrêté d'homologation n° 1466-21, entrée en vigueur le 15/08/2025MCINET listMandatory: float valves for WC cisterns, a frequent source of silent water loss.
NM 10.4.017
Robinetterie de bâtiment Robinets d'arret a soupape Spécifications techniques générales
NM 10.4.017-2021mandatoryDécision/arrêté d'homologation n° 1466-21MCINET listMandatory: stop valves, which allow each fixture to be isolated for maintenance.
NM EN 816
Robinetterie sanitaire - Robinets à fermeture automatique PN 10 (IC 10.4.127)
NM EN 816:2021mandatoryDécision/arrêté d'homologation n° 1466-21MCINET listMandatory: self-closing taps, often specified in public washrooms.
NM EN 15091
Robinetterie sanitaire - Robinet sanitaire à ouverture et fermeture électroniques (IC 10.4.372)
NM EN 15091:2019mandatoryDécision/arrêté d'homologation n° 36-20MCINET listMandatory: electronic opening and closing taps.
Loi n° 10-03
Loi relative aux accessibilités
2003mandatoryThe text itself (published in the Official Bulletin)full textAccessibility law requiring adapted sanitary facilities in buildings open to the public.
Décret n° 2-11-246 du 30/09/2011
Décret d'application de la loi 10-03 relative aux accessibilités
2011mandatoryThe text itself (published in the Official Bulletin)full textImplementing decree setting accessibility requirements, including toilets; read with the architect.
NM 10.4.060
Travaux de bâtiment Plomberie sanitaire pour bâtiments
2020approved—IMANORHomologated standard on sanitary plumbing in buildings, a reference for installing the fixtures.

Materials and documents to request

MaterialStandardsSupporting documentsBasis
Taps, mixers and shower setsNM EN 200 / NM EN 817 / NM EN 1113, NM EN 1112Conformity marking on the product or packaging, model matching the approved schedule, installation instructions handed over.Legal obligation
WC pans, basins and other vitreous chinaNM 10.4.064Manufacturer's documents citing the standard; fixtures inspected for cracks and chips on delivery.Legal obligation
Cistern valves and stop valvesNM 10.4.003, NM 10.4.017Model and standard shown in the documentation; one stop valve per fixture as drawn.Legal obligation
Accessible WC equipment (grab rails, adapted basin)Décret n° 2-11-246 du 30/09/2011Layout drawing of the accessible toilet approved by the architect before the equipment is ordered.Legal obligation

Who does what

PartyRole
Client (owner)Chooses the fixtures and taps from a schedule, approves samples and accepts the final selection in writing.
ArchitectLays out bathrooms and accessible toilets, coordinates fixture positions with tiling and checks the installed work.
Building services engineerConfirms flow rates and connections required by each fixture, and witnesses the commissioning tests.
Plumbing contractorSupplies conforming fixtures, fits and seals them, adjusts valves and shows each point working.

Inspection milestones

  1. Samples and finishes approved Specification (CPS) requirement
    Fixture and tap schedule approved by the client, with the models and finishes for each room.
  2. Equipment installed and tested Specification (CPS) requirement
    Each fixture fitted, sealed and run: flow, drainage, no leaks under basins and behind WCs, cisterns filling and stopping correctly.
    Standards to check at this milestone: NM 06.6.071
  3. Pre-handover inspection (OPR) Good practice
    Chips, scratches and loose fixings recorded; accessible toilets checked against the approved layout.

Common non-conformities and follow-up

FindingAction
Mixer delivered without conformity marking or documentation.Fixture refused until the evidence is produced, or replaced with a conforming model.
WC cistern running continuously after commissioning.Adjustment or replacement of the float valve, then a new check.
Accessible toilet built without the space required next to the WC.Rearrangement of partitions or fixtures according to the architect's layout, before final finishes.
Basin cracked during installation.Replacement at the contractor's expense; no repair by filling.

Frequently asked questions

Are taps subject to mandatory standards in Morocco?

Yes. Single taps, mixers, shower hoses, self-closing taps, electronic taps and several valves are covered by mandatory NM references.

Must my villa have an accessible toilet?

Law 10-03 targets buildings open to the public, collective housing and public spaces. For a private house, it is a design choice to discuss with your architect.

What should be checked when the fixtures are installed?

Water flow at each tap, drainage speed, absence of leaks, correct cistern filling and secure fixing. These checks are recorded at commissioning.

Can I buy my own fixtures and have them installed?

Yes, if the contract allows it. You then carry the responsibility for their conformity, so keep the documents proving the standards.

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 (79)

In short: for the "Sanitary fixtures" trade, the library lists 4 Moroccan regulation(s), 9 mandatory Moroccan standard(s), 12 approved NM and 16 foreign reference(s) used as equivalents.

Moroccan regulations (4)

Mandatory Moroccan standards (NM) (9)

Approved Moroccan standards (NM, voluntary) (12)

European and French standards (EN, NF, DTU) (4)

Other jurisdictions (equivalents) (12)

Cross-cutting texts (all trades) (38)

2026 reference prices — Sanitary fixtures

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
Cabine de douche avec receveur 90×901 957 DH / u2 348 DH / u1 957 DH – 1 958 DHC (indicative)
Kit de douche encastrable haut de gamme12 083 DH / u14 500 DH / u12 083 DH – 12 084 DHC (indicative)
Lavabo céramique155 DH / u186 DH / u155 DH – 949 DHC (indicative)
Lavabo design904 DH / u1 085 DH / u904 DH – 1 130 DHC (indicative)
Lave-mains111 DH / u133 DH / u111 DH – 112 DHC (indicative)
Mitigeur d'évier287 DH / u344 DH / u287 DH – 1 159 DHC (indicative)
Mitigeur d'évier haut de gamme2 291 DH / u2 749 DH / u2 291 DH – 2 292 DHC (indicative)
Mitigeur de douche370 DH / u444 DH / u370 DH – 690 DHC (indicative)
Mitigeur lavabo258 DH / u310 DH / u258 DH – 1 383 DHC (indicative)
Mitigeur lavabo bec haut799 DH / u959 DH / u799 DH – 1 000 DHC (indicative)

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