Overtime pay and working hours in Morocco
Wadifa Info · updated 31 October 2026 · Also in French and Arabic
In short: the legal working week in Morocco is 44 hours (2,288 hours a year) outside farming. Overtime pays +25% by day and +50% by night, rising to +50% and +100% on the weekly rest day and public holidays. It must appear on the payslip.
What are the overtime rates?
| When | 6:00 to 21:00 | 21:00 to 6:00 |
|---|---|---|
| Normal working day | +25% | +50% |
| Weekly rest day or public holiday | +50% | +100% |
Worked example
At MAD 26 an hour, 10 daytime overtime hours pay MAD 325, and 4 daytime hours on a Sunday rest day pay MAD 156. That is MAD 481 on top of normal pay.
What rest is required?
A weekly rest of 24 consecutive hours is compulsory. Disputes go to the labour inspectorate, then to the court, and payslips serve as evidence.
Related guides
Minimum wage · CNSS and AMO rates · Income tax brackets · Overtime · Annual leave · Severance pay · Public holidays
Sources
Labour Code (law 65-99).
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