Expand your global workforce in Morocco
Your guide to the employment landscape, working customs and local labor laws in Morocco
Capital
Rabat
Currency
Moroccan dirham (MAD)
Languages
Arabic, Standard Moroccan Berber
GDP per Capita
$3,291.88
Employer Tax
22.59% - 26.09%
Payroll Frequency
monthly
Talent overview
Morocco, a relatively liberal economy, is the 5th largest economy in Africa based on GDP. The main contributing factor to their economy is the services sector (tourism and telcom) which covers more than half of their GDP. It is then followed by the agricultural sector due to the country’s rich soil resources.
Major economic hubs:
Rabat, Marrakech, and Fez
Skills in demand:
Accountant, Receptionist, HR Recruiter, Project Manager, PHP Developer
Morocco
Top local universities in Morocco
Université Cadi Ayyad
Ranking
Local: 1
World: 2553
Université Mohammed V
Ranking
Local: 2
World: 3159
Université Al Akhawayn
Ranking
Local: 3
World: 3597
Université Hassan II de Casablanca
Ranking
Local: 4
World: 4044
Université Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah
Ranking
Local: 5
World: 4838
Top Local Job Boards:
Bayt ; Naukrigulf ; Careers in Africa
Number of LinkedIn users:
3,933,000
Top Recruitment Agencies:
Michael Page Recruitment Agency; Moroccan Agency; Adecco Maroc
Where to find talent
Top Local Job Boards:
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Salary Data
Below are the average monthly salaries for some positions in Morocco:
| Job Title | Average Monthly Salary (MAD) | Average Monthly Salary (USD) |
| Accountant | 12,800 | 1,251 |
| Software Engineer | 18,700 | 1,829 |
| Financial Analyst | 25,800 | 2,523 |
| Graphic Designer | 12,600 | 1,232 |
| Project Manager | 22,800 | 2,230 |
| Sales Manager | 31,800 | 3,110 |
| Customer Service Representative | 6,970 | 681 |
Employ in Morocco
Employing in Morocco
Moroccan employees are protected by the country’s labor code. Employers are expected to conform to the provisions stated in the employment law and provide the employees with the minimum required benefits. Below are some items that businesses need to be aware of when hiring employees.
Employee Contract
Employment contracts and other business documents must be written in the Arabic language.
Probation Period
Probation period for employees in Morocco may vary depending on their nature of work and employment classification. It can be as long as six months.
Public and Provincial Holidays
| Date | Name | Type |
| January 1 | New Year’s Day | National Holiday |
| January 11 | Anniversary of the Independence Manifesto | National Holiday |
| January 14 | Amazigh New Year | National Holiday |
| March 31 | Eid al-Fitr | National Holiday |
| April 1 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | National Holiday |
| May 1 | Labour Day/May Day | National Holiday |
| June 6 | Eid al-Adha | National Holiday |
| June 7 | Eid al-Adha Holiday | National Holiday |
| June 27 | Hijra New Year | National Holiday |
| July 30 | Feast of the Throne | National Holiday |
| August 14 | Anniversary of the Recovery Oued Ed-Dahab | National Holiday |
| August 20 | Anniversary of the Revolution of the King and the People | National Holiday |
| August 21 | Youth Day | National Holiday |
| September 5 | The Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday | National Holiday |
| September 6 | The Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday Holiday | National Holiday |
| November 6 | Anniversary of the Green March | National Holiday |
| November 18 | Independence Day | National Holiday |
Employee Leaves
| Type of Leave | Time Period | Mandatory |
| Annual Leave | 24 days | Yes |
| Maternity Leave | 14 weeks | Yes |
Leave Compliance
Payroll in Morocco
Payroll cycle
The payroll cycle in Morocco is generally monthly.
Minimum wage
The Minimum wage in Morocco is different in each industry sector. For the public sector, minimum wage is at MAD 4,500.00 per month. For the private sector, the rate is at MAD 3,140 per month and MAD 2,303 per month for agricultural workers.
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Overtime pay
Overtime Pay rate will depend on when the extra work was performed. Below are the rates:
- Overtime work on a regular day – 125% of employee’s hourly rate
- Overtime work during a night shift – 150% of employee’s hourly rate
- Overtime work on a weekly rest day – 100% of employee’s hourly rate
How taxes work
Employer Payroll Tax
Below are the rates for Morocco’s social security scheme known as the Caisse Nationale de Sécurité Sociale (CNSS):
| Type of Contribution | Tax Rate |
| Family Allocation | 6.4% |
| Social Allocation | 8.98% |
| Professional Training | 1.6% |
| Mandatory Medical Care | 4.11% |
Additionally, companies are expected to make contributions to the Social Solidarity Program based on their annual net income. Below are the following:
| Net taxable income (MAD) | SSC rate (%) |
| Between 1 million and 5 million | 1.5 |
| Between 5 million and 10 million | 2.5 |
| Between 10 million and 40 million | 3.5 |
| More than 40 million | 5 |
Employee Payroll Tax
Below are the rates for Morocco’s social security scheme known as the Caisse Nationale de Sécurité Sociale (CNSS):
| Scheme | Employee’s
Contribution |
| Family Compensation | – |
| Loss of Work Insurance | 0.52% |
| Pension | 3.96% |
| Basic Health Insurance | – |
| Mandatory Health Insurance – Solidarity | 2.26% |
Additionally, employees are also expected to make a Social Solidarity contribution of 1.5% if their annual income exceeds 120,000 MAD
Employee Income Tax
| Annual taxable income (MAD) | Tax rate (%) |
| 0 to 30,000 | Exempted |
| 30,001 to 50,000 | 10 |
| 50,001 to 60,000 | 20 |
| 60,001 to 80,000 | 30 |
| 80,001 to 180,000 | 34 |
| More than 180,000 | 38 |
VAT
The Standard VAT rate in Morocco is 20%
Bonus
13th Month Pay
Employee Benefits
Moroccan employees are entitled to the following benefits during their employment:
- Paid Leaves
- Health Insurance
- Family Assistance
- Old age Pension
- Disability and Survivors Pension
Employee offboarding
Any employee dismissal in Morocco must undergo fair trial to justify the reason to terminate. A notice period is expected to be observed except for two reasons: fair dismissal for a serious misconduct and fair dismissal for 4 cumulative non-serious misconducts within a year.
The Notice Period for Moroccan employees may be up to 3 months, depending on their years of service with the company.
Severance Pay varies depending on the employee’s years of service. The calculation will be the employee’s average hourly rate X the number of hours they are entitled to based on how long they have worked for the company.
| Years of Service | Entitled number of paid hours |
| >5 | 96 hours pay (50% of one-month pay) |
| 6 – 10 | 144 hours pay (75% of one-month pay) |
| 11-15 | 192 hours pay (100% of one-month pay) |
| 15 + | 240 hours pay (126% of one-month pay) |
Visa and
immigration
Foreign workers must apply for a work visa with the Department of Labour in Rabat to be allowed to stay in Morocco for employment purposes. They must also secure a residency card to stay in the country.
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