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Paid Leave
Calculate your paid leave entitlements under Moroccan labour law.
Results
1.5 days/month under 5 years seniority (18 days/year), 2 days/month after 5 years (24 days/year).
📐 Paid leave formula
Leave days = 1.5 × number of months worked
Full year = 18 working days (2 days/month if under 18)
Seniority = +1.5 day for every 5 years of service
Full year = 18 working days (2 days/month if under 18)
Seniority = +1.5 day for every 5 years of service
📊 Leave entitlement by seniority
| Length of service | Annual leave |
|---|---|
| 1 year | 18 days |
| After 5 years | 19.5 days |
| After 10 years | 21 days |
| After 15 years | 22.5 days |
💼 Worked examples
Employee who worked 8 months
Entitlement = 1.5 × 8 = 12 days of paid leave.
Employee with 12 years of seniority
Leave = 18 + 1.5 + 1.5 = 21 days per year.
💡 Practical tips
- Paid leave is a right; it can be deferred by agreement but never cancelled.
- Seniority adds 1.5 day for every five years with the same employer.
- Unused leave is paid out in cash when you leave the company.
⚠️ Limits and disclaimer
- Some collective agreements grant more than the legal minimum.
- Public holidays are not counted as annual leave.
Official sources: Moroccan Labor Code · National Social Security Fund (cnss.ma) · Ministry of Economic Inclusion and Employment.
Last updated: February 2026.
Last updated: February 2026.
❓ Frequently asked questions
How many leave days per year in Morocco?
18 working days for a full year (1.5 days per month worked), and 24 days for employees under 18.
How does leave grow with seniority?
An extra 1.5 day per year is added for every 5 years of service with the same employer.
Is unused leave paid?
Yes, unused leave is paid in cash when the employment contract ends.