Landing a post in Morocco: HCP figures and methods

Unemployment that is mainly urban

The High Commission for Planning draws a clear distinction between areas: 16.4% unemployment in towns compared with 6.6% in the countryside in 2025. The country had 1,621,000 unemployed people in total, so unemployment hits urban areas first.

Young people, graduates and women more exposed

In 2025, unemployment affects 37.2% of 15 to 24-year-olds, 19.1% of graduates and 20.5% of women. A degree is therefore not enough: internships, language skills and practical experience often make the difference with recruiters.

Very low female participation

The national activity rate stands at 43.5%, with 68.5% among men and only 19% among women. Underemployment also affects 1,190,000 people, a rate of 10.9% according to the HCP.

Services, the engine of job creation

Of the 193,000 net posts created between 2024 and 2025, services account for 123,000. This broad category notably includes retail, finance and tourism. Finance occupations are detailed on the banking and finance in Africa page.

Construction and industry on the rise

Building and public works gained 64,000 jobs and industry 46,000. ONDA is recruiting for 47 skilled posts for its Airports 2030 programme. The technical profiles sought across the continent are presented on our construction page.

Decline in agricultural employment

Agriculture, forestry and fishing lost 41,000 jobs in a year, and rural employment fell by 10,000 posts while urban employment grew by 203,000. This shift intensifies competition for vacancies in towns.

SMIG: increases announced, amount to be checked

The official portal maroc.ma announced an immediate 5% rise in the SMIG minimum wage in industry, commerce and the liberal professions, and a 10% rise in the agricultural SMAG. The current amount and its effective date have not been verified.

ReKrute for executives

ReKrute targets managerial candidates and also covers Tunisia, Algeria and other African countries, with a section of executive vacancies across all countries. It mainly suits experienced profiles aiming for management posts or regional mobility.

Emploi.ma and its CV database

Emploi.ma offers vacancies by city, notably Casablanca and Marrakech, and a CV database consulted by recruiters. Upload a CV in French, written with precise keywords matching the job titles you are targeting.

Following HCP publications

The HCP publishes quarterly notes on activity, employment and unemployment, including one for the third quarter of 2025. These series help you identify the regions and sectors that are hiring before targeting your applications.

Looking towards neighbouring countries

Candidates ready to move often make comparisons with nearby markets. The pages on jobs in Algeria and on jobs in Mauritania describe very different economies and platforms, with patchier data.

Points still to be verified

The ANAPEC website, the text of the labour code and the work permit procedure for foreign nationals have not been confirmed in our sources. Enquire directly with the relevant administrations or the consulate before committing yourself.

Employment players in Morocco

• Haut-Commissariat au Plan (HCP): Statistics institution that publishes annual and quarterly figures on activity, employment and unemployment.
• Portail national maroc.ma: Official government website that relays announcements on increases in the SMIG and SMAG.
• ReKrute: Executive recruitment platform in Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria and other African countries.
• Emploi.ma: Moroccan job board with vacancies by city and an online CV database consulted by recruiters.
• ANAPEC: Moroccan public employment service; website and services not verified in our sources.

Job search method for Morocco

1. Upload a CV in French to Emploi.ma and create a full profile on ReKrute if you are an executive.
2. Target the sectors creating jobs according to the HCP: services, construction and industry.
3. Prepare an Arabic or English version of your CV depending on the employers targeted.
4. Have diplomas obtained abroad legalised and arrange their recognition if needed.
5. Check the proposed salary against the revised SMIG in your sector.
6. Insist on a written contract specifying the post, pay and probation period.

Labour statistics for Morocco

Application file for Morocco

• CV in French, possibly also in Arabic or English
• Certified copies of diplomas
• Internship and employment certificates
• National identity card or valid passport
• Criminal record extract for certain posts
• Approved contract and work authorisation for foreign nationals

Typical candidate mistakes in Morocco

• Paying a fake recruiter who promises a post in Casablanca or abroad in return for processing fees: no reputable employer charges.
• Relying solely on a degree when 19.1% of graduates are unemployed and practical experience counts for a great deal.
• Sending the same generic CV to every vacancy without picking up the keywords of adverts published on the platforms.
• Coming to work on a visa or tourist entry without a work authorisation, which exposes you to an irregular situation.
• Overlooking medium-sized towns and growing sectors such as construction by concentrating every application on the economic capital.

Information up to date as of October 2026. AfriqueJob.com does not recruit and never asks for money: beware of offers that demand fees.