Role of the ANRT

Following the transfer of the ".ma" domain delegation by ICANN, the ANRT becomes the official domain administrator of ".ma" Thus, ANRT supports, among other things:

• Defining the regulations governing the management of the ".ma" national domain and the monitoring of its implementation;
• Establishing rules for administrative and technical management in a transparent and non-discriminatory manner;
• Setting up the necessary technical specifications for technical management of the ".ma" domain to meet the needs of all users and providers, and to facilitate the registration of new domain names;
• The authorization of “.ma” domain names registrars to ensure fair and sound business practices;
• Representing the ".ma"  domain in international bodies;
• Applying the naming policy, as approved by its Board of Directors, and monitoring the compliance by the various stakeholders including technical manager and providers;
• Protecting end users regarding the misuse of ".ma" domain names ;
• Establishing rules governing the management of conflicts over the use of ".ma" domain names;
• Ensuring the continuity of ".ma" domain name registration services.