Rabat – The Moroccan government has officially approved a 5% increase in the guaranteed minimum wage for non-agricultural (SMIG) and agricultural (SMAG) workers, set to take effect on January 1, 2025.
Government spokesperson Mustapha Baitas noted the decision during a press conference following the weekly cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch.
“Starting next January, the SMIG will rise to MAD 17.10 per hour, amounting to a net monthly salary of MAD 3045. For agricultural workers, the SMAG will increase to MAD 93 per day, equivalent to a monthly net salary of MAD 2255,” Baitas stated.
This move is part of the government’s commitment to improving livelihoods through structured social policies, he argued, stressing: “When this government makes a promise, it keeps it. This is not about slogans—it’s about delivering real change.”
Wage reforms signal social focus
Baitas further announced that the state has budgeted MAD 45 billion to improve public sector salaries by 2026, noting the magnitude of the initiative.
“In 2025 alone, MAD 20 billion has been allocated to human resources as part of the social dialogue commitments, with public sector wages expected to cost the state MAD 26 billion,” he stated.
Baitas also spoke on the growth in overall salary expenditures, pointing out that public sector salaries will rise from MAD 140 billion in 2021 to a projected MAD 192.8 billion in 2026, representing a 37.3% increase. “This annual rise accounts for 6% of the state’s total budget,” he explained.
The minimum net monthly salary within the public sector has reached MAD 4,500—a 50% improvement over previous levels. “We’ve made it clear that social policies are at the core of our priorities. These aren’t just promises; they’re measurable outcomes that directly benefit citizens,” Baitas affirmed.
As Morocco advances with wage adjustments, the government is committed to fostering a “social state,” striving to reduce income disparities and bolster support for workers across various sectors.
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