Employer of Record Morocco

• Quick, flexible, and easy entry into Morocco in compliance with local employment laws
• Complete control over business development with your own team
• Good option for building up, managing, and supporting your distributors and key accounts by directly observing local developments and adjusting the strategy whenever necessary
• Using our comprehensive recruitment experience for international clients, we can form a local team that fits your corporate culture.
• Focusing on your core business instead of dealing with the time-consuming and complex local administrative tasks
• Allowing for easy market exit if necessary
• Integrating your employees into our team through motivational events and special meetings

The Ministry of Labor in Morocco has established contractual regulations for both national and foreign employees, overseeing compliance to ensure adherence to the guidelines.

Employers in Morocco are required to provide employees with a written contract, which must be drafted in the local language, Moroccan Arabic. Due to the country’s comprehensive compliance regulations, the hiring process can be complex. All fixed-term and indefinite contracts must adhere to compliance laws. The contract should outline details such as working hours, salary, termination terms, and other relevant provisions. According to compliance laws, two copies of the contract, duly signed, must be legalized by the competent authority.

Employers in Morocco are mandated by law to furnish employees with a written employment contract containing essential details such as salary, vacation entitlements, anticipated work hours, responsibilities, and more. This contract must be in Arabic, the official language, and employ the Moroccan dirham currency.

For fixed-term contracts, the probationary period is 15 days for blue-collar workers and 45 days for white-collar workers. Termination notice periods vary: 8 days for those with less than one year of service, 1 month for 1 to 5 years, and 2 months for over 5 years. Severance pay ranges from 96 to 240 hours per year of service, depending on tenure.

Indefinite contracts also have probationary periods of 15 days for blue-collar and 45 days for white-collar workers, extending to 90 days for executives. Notice periods differ for regular employees and executives, with severance pay structured similarly based on years of service.

The probation period duration varies depending on the position. For managers, it should not exceed six (6) months, while for employees, it’s three (3) months. Workers typically have a probation period of no more than 15 days. Generally, the probationary period lasts up to 12 months (one year). Additionally, probation renewal occurs only once. In Morocco, termination of the probation period can be stipulated in the contract at any time, with a notice period of seven days.

In Morocco, a standard workweek typically comprises 44 hours, typically spanning from Monday through Friday.

Morocco’s income tax rate varies from 0% to 38%, contingent upon the individual’s income level.

Private Health Insurance: While Morocco does provide public healthcare, numerous employers opt to provide private health insurance to employees, aiming to ensure a superior standard of care.

Transportation Allowance: Certain companies offer transportation allowances or reimbursements to cover commuting expenses.

All foreigners intending to work legally in Morocco are obligated to possess a valid work visa. Work visas fall under the category of long-term visas and are classified into three types:

1. Work Visa: Employees seeking employment in Morocco must obtain a work visa.
2. Student Visa: Foreign individuals intending to study in Morocco are required to obtain a student visa.
3. Family Reunification Visa: This visa category is intended for the families of foreign nationals who are already working in Morocco.

Morocco observes several national holidays, including:

• New Years Day (Jan 1)
• Anniversary of Independence Manifesto (Jan 11)
• Labor Day (May 1)
• Eid- al- Fitr (May 13-16)
• Eid- al- Adha (Jul 19-21)
• Throne Day (Jul 30)
• Islamic New Year (Aug 8-9)
• Oued Ed-Dahab Day (Aug 14)
• Revolution (Aug 20)
• Birthday of King Mohammed VI and Youth Day (Aug 21)
• Prophet’s Birthday (Oct 18-20)
• Green March Day (Nov 6)
• Independence Day of Morocco (Nov 18)

In Morocco, employees typically accrue 24 days of paid vacation leave after completing one year of service with an employer.

In Morocco, employees are eligible for sick pay starting from the fourth day of absence, typically at a rate of approximately 60-70% of their regular pay. To qualify, they generally must have worked for at least 54 days within the last six months.

Maternity Leave: In Morocco, women typically have the right to 14 weeks of maternity leave at full pay, with the option to extend for a full year unpaid. Male employees, on the other hand, generally receive three days of paid leave for the birth of their child.

Upon termination of employment, every worker is entitled to a one-month notice period. However, if the worker commits a severe offense, termination from the contract can occur without notice. Employees with over one year of experience and tenure with a specific company are eligible for compensation upon termination.