he approval of a new tax on single-use e-cigarettes in Morocco has drawn mixed responses, as some political parties called for more stringent measures to tackle the increasing popularity of vaping in the country.
The Ministry of Economy and Finance has announced the approval of the finance bill for the fiscal year 2025, passed by parliament with 178 votes in favour, 57 against, and no abstentions.
It introduces a tax on single-use e-cigarettes and sets an internal consumption tax of MAD50 (about $5) per unit, based on a unit size of 10 ml. The new law will enter into force on 1st January 2025.