The 1,997 sq km Doukkala Block is situated along the Atlantic coast about 125km southwest from the city of Casablanca.
East West Petroleum will partner with the Office National des Hydrocarbures et des Mines (ONHYM) to explore for oil and gas over an eight-year period.
The company will hold a 75% participation interest in the block and operatorship, with ONHYM holding the remaining 25% interest.
East West Petroleum said it will carry out regional geological studies, seismic acquisition and reprocessing, followed by exploratory drilling.
