April 2026The lawyer's role in defending human rights
Co-coordinator of an international academic meeting hosted by the Tangier Bar on 7 April 2026.
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Maître Abdelmounim Rifai
Admitted before the Court of Cassation · Arbitrator certified by the Ministry of Justice
Over twenty-five years of advocacy and counsel in Tangier. An independent defence, faithful to the law and to human rights, with personal follow-up on every case — from the first consultation to the Court of Cassation.
- 2000Admitted to the Tangier Bar
- CassationAdmitted before Morocco's Court of Cassation
- 2025Listed arbitrator — Ministry of Justice
- 100%of his arbitral awards upheld or accepted
01Profile
Lawyer and rights advocate, serving justice in Tangier
Admitted to the Tangier Bar in 2000, Abdelmounim Rifai has built broad courtroom experience before courts across the Kingdom, and is admitted to plead before the Court of Cassation.
Alongside his practice, his name is closely tied to civic and human-rights work in Tangier, and he speaks regularly at legal, professional and human-rights conferences. In 2025 he was entered on the Ministry of Justice's list of certified arbitrators.
- Tangier Bar
- Member since 2000
- Court of Cassation
- Admitted to plead
- Ministry of Justice
- Certified arbitrator — on the official list since 2025
- City of Tangier
- Member of the Equity, Equal Opportunities & Gender Commission
- Moroccan Association for Human Rights (AMDH)
- Former president of the Tangier branch, several terms
- Tangier Young Lawyers Association
- Former secretary-general
- National bar number
- 05/484
02Arbitration & mediation
Certified arbitrator, awards that stand
Listed since 2025 among the arbitrators certified by the Ministry of Justice, Mr. Rifai offers companies and individuals a faster, confidential route to resolving commercial and civil disputes.
- Fully confidential proceedings
- Controlled timelines
- Awards enforceable by exequatur
- Drafting of arbitration clauses
100%
Every award issued in cases where he sat as arbitrator has either had all challenges dismissed and been upheld by the Court of Appeal, or been accepted by the parties without challenge.
03Practice areas
Counsel and litigation in nine areas
From preventive advice to appeals before the Court of Cassation, the office handles your case before every court in the Kingdom.
01
Arbitration & Mediation
Resolving commercial and civil disputes through arbitration or mediation; drafting arbitration clauses and agreements.
- Domestic commercial arbitration
- Contractual mediation
- Arbitration clauses
- Enforcement of awards
- Challenges to awards
02
Civil Law & Contracts
Contracts and obligations, civil liability, compensation for damages and enforcement of judgments.
- Contract drafting & review
- Contractual & tort liability
- Road accidents
- Damages claims
- Enforcement of judgments
03
Criminal Law
Defending the accused and assisting victims at every stage, from preliminary investigation to the Court of Cassation.
- Police custody assistance
- Defence before criminal courts
- Civil party claims
- Financial offences & cheques
- Appeals & cassation
04
Family Law
Divorce, alimony, custody and inheritance under the Moudawana — handled with care and discretion.
- Divorce & chiqaq
- Alimony & custody
- Marriage & filiation recognition
- Inheritance & partition
- Recognition of foreign judgments
05
Real Estate & Land Titles
Securing transactions, land-registration and ownership disputes, residential and commercial leases.
- Land registration & objections
- Property sales
- Co-ownership
- Leases & evictions
- Property partition
06
Business Law
Supporting companies: incorporation, commercial contracts, shareholder disputes and debt recovery.
- Company formation
- Commercial contracts
- Shareholder disputes
- Payment orders
- Business difficulties
07
Employment Law
Defending employees and advising employers: dismissals, employment contracts and workplace accidents.
- Unfair dismissal
- Employment contracts
- Workplace accidents
- Social security disputes
08
Administrative Litigation
Challenging administrative decisions, expropriation, and liability of the State and local authorities.
- Annulment actions
- Expropriation
- Administrative liability
- Civil service disputes
- Tax litigation
09
Rights & Liberties
Defence in civil-liberties and human-rights cases, backed by long hands-on experience in the field.
- Civil liberties
- Discrimination & equality
- Support for victims of violations
- Complaints to national institutions
04Commitment
A steady voice in legal and civic debate
For Mr. Rifai, a lawyer's role goes beyond the courtroom: defending rights, mentoring young lawyers and taking part in the life of his city.
April 2026Moroccan Association for Human Rights
Former president of the Tangier branch over several terms.
Tangier Young Lawyers Association
Former secretary-general, committed to training young lawyers.
City of Tangier
Member of the Equity, Equal Opportunities & Gender Commission.
05How we work
Four steps, complete clarity
- 1
Contact
By phone, WhatsApp or through the booking form.
- 2
Consultation
Review of your file and documents, with your options explained plainly.
- 3
Agreement
A written fee agreement before any step is taken. No surprises.
- 4
Advocacy & follow-up
Representation in court or before the arbitral tribunal, with regular updates.
06Appointments
Book your appointment in a minute
Choose the area, date and time. Your request goes to the office's WhatsApp, and the office confirms directly with you.
- 1Matter
- 2Date
- 3Details
What is your matter about?
Which format do you prefer?
Pick a day
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Available times
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Your details
First appointment?
Your request is ready
WhatsApp has opened with your request pre-filled — just tap “Send”. The office will get back to you to confirm.
07FAQ
Your questions, answered
Urgent matter?
Police custody, imminent hearing, expiring deadline: call directly.
06 61 30 80 95How does the first consultation work?
It lasts about 45 minutes — at the Tangier office, by phone or by video. We listen, review your documents and set out your options along with a fee estimate.
What is the difference between arbitration and court?
Arbitration is a private procedure chosen by the parties: confidential and faster, it ends in a binding award that can be enforced by exequatur. It can be agreed in advance through an arbitration clause in your contract.
Can you plead before the Court of Cassation?
Yes. Mr. Rifai is admitted before the Court of Cassation and drafts and argues cassation appeals.
How are fees set?
According to the nature and complexity of the case, in a written agreement signed before any work begins, in line with professional rules.
I live abroad — can you represent me?
Yes. With a legalised power of attorney you can be represented before Moroccan courts without travelling, with remote updates throughout the proceedings.
Which cities do you cover?
The office is based in Tangier and appears before the courts of the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region, as well as all courts in the Kingdom and the Court of Cassation in Rabat.
08Contact
The office in Tangier
- Address9, Rue Khalil Matrane, No. 5 — Tangier
- Office line05 39 33 61 25
- Mobile / WhatsApp06 61 30 80 95
- National bar number05/484
- Working hoursMon – Fri 8:30 – 16:30 (official hours) · Sat 9:30 – 12:30
- Office reception2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, or by prior appointment