Recruiting in Morocco
Context
Morocco boasts an exceptional wealth of highly qualified young graduates, available at competitive prices. In an increasingly globalized market, Moroccan companies are navigating between the need to compete with international players and the need to adapt to cultural practices that differ from those in Europe. This dynamic offers a unique opportunity to capitalize on local talent while innovating recruitment strategies to attract the best profiles. Morocco is well placed to turn these challenges into opportunities, creating a promising future for recruitment.
In Morocco, recruiters use a variety of channels to advertise jobs and attract candidates. Here is an overview of the main channels used:
Post a job ad in Morocco
1- Company websites: Many companies post their job offers directly on their own official websites.
2- Employment websites :
- Emploi.ma: Morocco's leading free government platform, with a large audience.
- Anapec.ma : Website of the Agence Nationale de Promotion de l'Emploi et des Compétences, offering services to job seekers and recruiters.
- Apec.ma: Association pour l'Emploi des Cadres, specialized in highly qualified positions.
- Marocannonces.com : Platform for free ads of all types, including a section dedicated to employment.
- Indeed.ma: Moroccan version of the famous international site, offering a multi-channel search.
3- Professional social networks :
- LinkedIn: The most popular professional network, used by recruiters and job seekers alike.
- Facebook: Numerous groups and pages dedicated to employment.
- Twitter: Less widely used, but may be relevant for certain sectors.
4- Trade press:
- La Vie éco : Weekly business magazine publishing job offers.
- Challenge: Business magazine with a section dedicated to employment.
5- National newspapers :
- Aujourd'hui le Maroc: National daily newspaper carrying job advertisements.
- L'Economiste: Daily business newspaper with a section dedicated to employment.
Language of communication
Morocco's official languages are Arabic and Tamazight. However, many locals also speak Berber, Tachelhit, Ttrifit and French. In this diverse linguistic context, recruiters need to be flexible and ready to conduct interviews in any of these languages, depending on the candidates' linguistic preferences. An interpreter or translator may be required for interviews and meetings.
Cultural diversity
To ensure a fair recruitment process, recruiters need to adopt an inclusive approach. It's vital to ensure that evaluation criteria are impartial, to avoid any inadvertent preference for a specific group.
Get references and check diplomas
To avoid unpleasant surprises in Morocco, it is advisable to ask for references, diplomas and proof of the information given on the CV. This will help you assess the candidate's responsiveness and reliability. This is a commonly accepted practice in Morocco.
What you need to know before recruiting in Morocco
Types of employment contracts:
- Open-ended contract : This is the most common type of contract in Morocco. It offers employees a degree of job security.
- Fixed-term contract (CDD) : This type of contract is used for temporary assignments. Its duration may not exceed 2 years, renewable once.
Trial period :
CDI :
- Non-managers: 2 months for manual and clerical workers.
- Managers: 3 months, with the possibility of an extension.
Fixed-term contracts (CDD):
- 1 month for contracts of less than 6 months.
- 2 months for contracts of 6 months to 1 year.
- 3 months for contracts of more than one year.
Working hours and rest :
Moroccan employees do not work more than 44 hours a week, unless they are employed in the agricultural industry, where they may be entitled to approved overtime.
Weekly rest must be granted on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays or weekly market days, and must last at least 24 hours, from midnight to midnight.
Paid vacations:
After 6 months of continuous service in the same company or with the same employer, every employee is entitled to paid annual leave, the duration of which is fixed as follows:
One and a half days of actual work per month of service.
Two days of actual work per month of service for employees under the age of 18.
Minimum wage:
The Moroccan minimum wage varies by sector:
- Public sector: MAD 3,300 per month, or around EUR 303.
- Private sector: MAD 2,828.71 per month, or around EUR 260.
- Agricultural workers: 2,001.67 MAD per month (about 26 days worked per month at 76.70 MAD per day), or about 182.00 EUR.
Perfect your recruitment approaches in Morocco by benefiting from the expertise of qualified local professionals
Salveo offers complete management of the administrative and operational aspects of your recruitment process in Morocco. Our mission is to simplify every step, from defining the ideal profile to carefully selecting the most qualified candidates and carrying out targeted headhunting.
This is how the Salveo Maroc team works:
1. Customized collaboration: We work closely with your teams to define the ideal profile, taking into account the skills, experience and corporate culture required.
2. Innovative Search: We conduct in-depth searches across a multitude of platforms, including job boards, social networks and other open sources, to identify exceptional potential candidates. In the absence of non-bidding agreements, we directly contact professionals already working for similar companies, thus adopting a proactive approach to headhunting in Morocco.
3. Rigorous selection: We carefully select the most relevant profiles for in-depth interviews. Our detailed reports are passed on to your teams to help them make informed decisions.
4. In-depth checks: We conduct in-depth background checks on candidates, guaranteeing the accuracy of the information provided. Our process also assesses their moral integrity, ensuring that you’re recruiting reliable, highly qualified professionals for available positions.
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