Arriving in France in 2014 to study, a Moroccan woman subsequently obtained a “talent passport – qualified employee.” Twelve years later, the prefecture refused to renew her residence permit, issued her an OQTF and banned her from returning to France for one year.
A 15% increase in the minimum wage, social assistance raised to 1,000 dirhams, unemployment benefits of up to 7,500 dirhams and 15,000 nurses recruited: the PPS has just unveiled its main promises for the legislative elections on 23 September.
Royal Air Maroc is expanding its pilot recruitment internationally. The airline is immediately seeking experienced captains and first officers for Boeing 737, Boeing 787 and Embraer E190 aircraft, with start dates scheduled as early as September and October.
A minimum pension of 3,000 dirhams, one million jobs, a sharp reduction in income tax and social assistance increased to 1,000 dirhams: the PAM has just unveiled several particularly ambitious commitments for the legislative elections.
At least eight Moroccan workers allegedly paid between 10,000 and 15,000 euros to obtain a job and a residence permit in France. Four suspects were due to stand trial in Tarbes, but the court requested a more thorough investigation.
An appliance repair technician since 2000, a Moroccan man was dismissed after a workplace accident. His employer had listed €72,709.87 in compensation on his final payslip without paying it. The court of appeal confirmed that it must be paid and sanctioned the company’s resistance.
Having legally entered France to work in agriculture, a Moroccan seasonal worker had accumulated four years of employment and held an amendment extending his contract until September 30. However, his residence permit had expired and the new contract had not been authorized: the courts upheld his OQTF and his re-entry ban.
The European Commission establishes a direct link between youth unemployment, the mobilizations that emerged in Morocco in late 2025 and the country’s stability. Brussels is releasing 16 million euros, but is placing greater emphasis on civic participation, sport and culture than on the direct creation of jobs.
A Moroccan employee had requested the renewal of her residence permit the day before it expired. Without an appointment or a temporary receipt, she took the matter to court. The prefect must now summon her within 48 hours, subject to a penalty of 150 euros per day, and the state must pay her 1,500 euros.
A preacher from Berkane was suspended after delivering a sermon devoted to citizenship and the collective departures to Ceuta. He notably called for reflection on the reasons driving young Moroccans to want to leave their country.
Living in France since 2019, a Moroccan man had been working since 2021 and had held a permanent contract since April 2022. Despite his numerous payslips, the courts ruled that his employment did not constitute exceptional grounds for regularization and upheld his OQTF.
The labor shortage is worsening in Morocco. In construction, the average daily wage has now reached 220 dirhams. In agriculture, some farmers say they pay up to 400 dirhams for around five hours of work.