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Prices Labor costs in Morocco 2026

Moroccan construction labor rates vary by qualification, city, season and status (CNSS-declared vs informal). Informal sector represents ~70%.

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How much does Labor costs in Morocco 2026?

Labor costs prices in Morocco (May 2026) range from 30 to 550 DH/jour depending on type, quality and region. This range covers 8 documented product variants. Prices updated monthly from verified suppliers.

Prices by selling unitLabor costs (2026)

Compare price ranges by packaging unit (bag, m², m³, lm, kit).

DH/jour
150550
Range (4 products)
DH/m²
30280
Range (4 products)

Price Table

ProductBrandSpecificationsPrice (MAD)Unit
Maçon qualifié (journée)Gros œuvre, 8h/jour, chef d'équipe280 - 450DH/jour
Ouvrier non qualifié (journée)Aide-maçon, manutention150 - 250DH/jour
Électricien qualifié (journée)Installation neuve, diagnostic300 - 550DH/jour
Plombier qualifié (journée)Sanitaire, chauffage300 - 550DH/jour
Peintre (m² peint 2 couches)Hors fourniture peinture30 - 60DH/m²
Carreleur (m² posé)Sol ou mur, hors carrelage80 - 180DH/m²
Plaquiste / Faux-plafond (m²)Placo + finition hors peinture140 - 280DH/m²
Menuisier aluminium (m²)Pose fenêtre/baie, hors fourniture120 - 240DH/m²

Reviewed by Karim Tazi·Last updated 2026-06-15

Sources : FNBTP / CGEM-BTP — Grille salariale conventionnelle BTP 2026, CNSS — Barèmes SMIG/SMAG 2026, Marges fournisseurs négoces — moyennes secteur

Regional Variations

RegionPrice indexNote
Casablanca / RabatBase (100%)Salaires les plus élevés
Marrakech / Tanger-5 à 0%Proche Casa
Agadir / Fès-10 à -5%Légèrement moins cher
Villes moyennes-15 à -25%Main-d'œuvre locale abordable
Zones rurales-30 à -40%Salaires bas mais moins de qualifications

Price History (6 months)

MonthMin price (MAD)Max price (MAD)
Nov 2025260420
Dec 2025265425
Jan 2026270430
Fev 2026275440
Mar 2026278445
Avr 2026280450

Frequently Asked Questions

Pay by day or fixed price?

Fixed price for predictable work (painting, tiling, masonry/m²). Day rate for repairs, undefined reno. Mixed method possible.

Is CNSS mandatory for workers?

Yes legally required. Every contractor must declare workers to CNSS. Demand CNSS list or company with RC + AT insurance.

Why such price variation?

Factors: city, qualification, season, urgency, status, references. Compare 3-5 quotes with same spec sheet.

How to avoid scams?

Beware too-low prices. Verify ICE + references. Signed written contract. Never pay more than 20-30% upfront. Pay by cheque.

Weekend and overtime?

Saturday: +25%. Sunday/holiday: +50-100%. Night (after 9pm): +50%. Many Moroccan sites work 6 days/week — Saturday often included.

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