Review the key statutory and practical considerations for employing staff in Morocco. Entitlements and payroll requirements vary by employee category, applicable law and sometimes sector.
01Employment law & contracts
Employment arrangements in Morocco should be reviewed under Labour Code (Law No. 65-99) and applicable industry or collective rules. Verify written terms, fixed-term contracts, job classification, any probation requirements and the appropriate documentation language (Arabic, Amazigh and French).
02Working hours & pay
Review work schedules, overtime, weekly rest and Morocco's different minimum-wage rules where sectors are treated differently.
03Leave & employee rights
Check paid annual leave accrual, maternity and sickness protections, paid holidays and seniority-related entitlements.
04Payroll & contributions
Assess income-tax withholding and CNSS/AMO social and health insurance obligations. The payroll and employment records should be reviewed in the context of Moroccan dirham (MAD).
05Termination & fair process
Check notice periods, lawful termination procedure, final payments and any compensation or severance under Labour Code (Law No. 65-99) and applicable industry or collective rules. Some employee categories or collective agreements have additional protections.
06Work permits & contractor status
Confirm local work permission for non-citizens before beginning employment in Morocco. Contractor contracts should reflect genuine independence and local classification, taxation and registration rules.