Tobacco’s history in Morocco… when Muslim scholars prohibited smoking

Tobacco made its way to Morocco by the end of the sixteenth century, years after its consumption became a trend in Europe. In the Kingdom, however, smoking was considered a «sin» by Muslim scholars.

Tobacco consumption : 16 % of Moroccans smoke on a daily basis in 2015

The recent Global Burden of Diseases report sheds light on tobacco consumption in the world. The study reveals the risks surrounding the practice of smoking among Moroccans through a range of statistics.