STEPS FOR INVEST IN MOROCCO
An overview of the main production costs in Morocco
Exchange rate: 1 DH = 0.0891 €; 1 DH = 0.1035 US$ (as of 12/10/2026)
Minimum Legal Wages (2026)
| Sectors | Minimum Legal Wages |
|---|---|
| Trade and Industry | 17.92 Dhs per hour (since Jan 2026) |
| Agriculture | 97.44 Dhs per day (since Apr 2026) |
Source: Ministry in charge of Employment and Vocational Training (2026)
Social Security Charges (CNSS 2026)
| Category of Benefits | Calculation Basis | Employers' Contribution Rate | Employees' Contribution Rate | Global Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Family benefits | Total real salaries paid during the period (months/quarter) | 6.40% | - | 6.40% |
| 2. Short-term Social benefits | Total capped salaries (each capped at 6,000 DH/month) | 1.05% | 0.52% | 1.57% |
| 3. Long-term Social benefits | Total capped salaries (each capped at 6,000 DH/month) | 7.93% | 3.96% | 11.89% |
| 4. Mandatory Health Insurance (AMO) | Total real salaries paid during the period (months/quarter) — no cap | 4.11% | 2.26% | 6.37% |
| 5. Vocational Training Tax | Total real salaries paid during the period (months/quarter) — no cap | 1.6% | - | 1.6% |
| Total | — | 21.09% | 6.74% | 27.83% |
Source: CNSS / Ministry in charge of Employment and Vocational Training (2026)
* The monthly cap for short-term and long-term benefits is 6,000 DH. AMO (4.11% + 2.26%) and vocational training tax (1.6%) are calculated on total gross salary with no cap.
Power Rates
| Cities | Power demand charge (in € exclusive of taxes per KVA/year) | KWh (in €, exclusive of taxes) | ||||||
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| Casablanca | 34.83 |
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| Rabat | 29.75 |
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| Tangiers (Free-trade area) | 29.70 |
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Power Consumption Periods:
Low power-consumption periods: October-March 22:00-07:00; April-September: 23:00-07:00
High power-consumption periods: October-March 07:00-17:00; April-September: 07:00-18:00
Peak power-consumption periods: October-March 17:00-22:00; April-September: 18:00-23:00
VAT: Progressive increase to 20% by 2026 (was 14%)
Source: Lydec, REDAL, CRI Tangiers (2026)
Water Rates
| Usage | City | Flat Fee (in €, exclusive of taxes/month) | Price (in €, exclusive of taxes/cubic meter) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Use | Casablanca | 1,333 | 0,717 |
| Industrial Use | Tangiers (Free-trade area) | 0,791 | 0,502 |
| Hotels | Casablanca | 1,333 | 0,622 |
| Hotels | Tangiers (Free-trade area) | 0,791 | 0,831 |
VAT: 7%
Source: Lydec and CRI Tangiers (2026)
Sanitation Rates
| Usage | City | Flat Fee (in €, exclusive of taxes/month) | Cubic Meter Price (in €, exclusive of taxes) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Use | Casablanca | 2,400 | 0,400 |
| Industrial Use | Tangiers | 1,333 | 0,245 |
| Hotels | Casablanca | 0,533 | 1-8 cubic meters = 0,081 9-20 cubic meters = 0.157 More than 21 cubic meters = 0,312 |
| Hotels | Tangiers | 0,361 | 0,831 |
VAT: 7%
Source: Lydec and CRI Tangiers (2026)
Telecommunication Tariffs
| Type | Speed | Rates (per month) |
|---|---|---|
| Fiber Optic | 50 Mbps | 299 DH (~27.13 €) |
| Fiber Optic | 100 Mbps | 349 DH (~31.66 €) |
| Fiber Optic | 200 Mbps | 449 DH (~40.73 €) |
| Fiber Optic | 500 Mbps | 749 DH (~67.94 €) |
| Fiber Optic | 1 Gbps | 1,000 DH (~90.72 €) |
| ADSL | 20 Mbps | 249 DH (~22.59 €) |
Source: Operators websites (Maroc Telecom, Orange, inwi) — 2026
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