Rabat, January 5, 2026 – The Europe Today: Morocco’s Ministry of National Education, Preschool Education, and Sports has issued a new decision detailing the list of prohibited substances and methods in sport for 2026. The decision, effective from January 1, applies to all sports disciplines, both during competitions and outside of them.
The measure is based on Law No. 97.12 on combating doping in sport and aims to safeguard athletes’ health, ensure fair competition, and preserve the integrity of sporting events by clearly defining what constitutes a doping violation.
Under the new guidelines, any pharmaceutical product not approved for human therapeutic use by competent health authorities remains permanently prohibited. This includes substances still under development, discontinued products, experimental compounds, and medicines reserved for veterinary use.
Key Categories of Prohibited Substances
The updated list reaffirms the ban on several major categories of substances both in and out of competition. These include anabolic agents such as anabolic androgenic steroids, peptide hormones, growth factors, and substances affecting blood production, including erythropoietin and related agents. Various growth factors and regulators influencing muscle function, protein metabolism, vascularization, or energy use are also prohibited.
Strict Conditions for Certain Medications
All beta-2 agonists remain banned, with limited exceptions for specific inhaled substances administered within strictly defined dosage limits. Any excess detected in an athlete’s sample is considered an abnormal result unless therapeutic use is verified through an approved medical assessment. Diuretics and masking agents remain prohibited, as do practices linked to blood manipulation or artificial enhancement of oxygen transport.
Stimulants, Narcotics, and Cannabinoids
Certain stimulants will be under monitoring in 2026 rather than outright prohibition, while others remain banned once defined thresholds are exceeded. Narcotics are prohibited during competition, and natural and synthetic cannabinoids are banned, with the exception of cannabidiol.
Sport-Specific Restrictions
Beta-blockers remain prohibited during competition in several sports, with broader restrictions outside competition for disciplines including motorsports, shooting, golf, and underwater sports.
Through this updated list, Moroccan authorities have reaffirmed the country’s anti-doping policy for 2026, providing clear guidelines for athletes, teams, and sports federations to ensure fair and safe sporting practices.
