This paper traces the historical development of Morocco’s higher judiciary by distinguishing the main phases that shaped judicial organization and appellate review. It discusses the pre‑Protectorate setting, the Protectorate period marked by institutional plurality, and the post‑independence reforms aimed at unifying justice and stabilizing jurisprudence. The analysis shows how institutional redesign responded to broader state‑building objectives: ensuring consistent interpretation of law, strengthening procedural guarantees, and providing coherent guidance to lower courts. The article concludes that the trajectory of higher judicial review reflects an ongoing effort to balance legal tradition with modernization and legal certainty.
Rachid El Iraki (Fri,) studied this question.