Unfair Dismissal & Severance in Morocco: Your Rights (2026)
Morocco's Labour Code (Law 65-99): severance after 6 months (Art. 53 hours tiers), unfair-dismissal damages (Art. 41: 1.5 months/year, cap 36), notice and the 90-day deadline.
Morocco's severance indemnity (Art. 53) accrues after six months' service on a sliding hours-per-year scale (96/144/192/240 hours by seniority band). Unfair dismissal (Art. 41) is compensated at 1.5 months' wage per year of service, capped at 36 months, on top of severance and notice. Disputes start with labour-inspector conciliation, then the social section of the first-instance court. The limitation to challenge a dismissal is 90 days (Art. 65).
FAQ
How much is compensation for unfair dismissal in Morocco?
Under Article 41 of the Labour Code, 1.5 months' wage per year of service, capped at 36 months, in addition to the seniority severance indemnity and notice indemnity.
When do I qualify for severance in Morocco?
After six months of service in the same firm (Article 52). The amount accrues in hours per year by seniority band: 96 hours (years 1–5), 144 (6–10), 192 (11–15), and 240 beyond 15 years (Article 53).
What is the deadline to challenge a dismissal in Morocco?
90 days from notification of the dismissal decision (Article 65); the period does not start without a formal written notification.