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Rabat — Millions of Moroccan workers are still without the country’s social security system, according to Hicham Sabri, the Employment Secretary. This costs the country around MAD 5 billion ($500 million) every month.
Speaking in Parliament, Sabri revealed that six million workers are not registered with the National Social Security Fund (CNSS). “These numbers are deeply concerning,” he said.
He explained that out of Morocco’s 12.1 million active workforce, only four million are registered with the CNSS, meaning one-third of Moroccan workers are without social protection. Many face precarious and unstable conditions.
“The lack of registration with the CNSS is the primary barrier to ensuring stability in work and dignity in life,” he added.
One of the biggest hurdles in fixing the issue is the lack of enforcement capacity. The country has just 450 labour inspectors to oversee millions of workers across 53 regional offices. These inspectors face significant challenges on the field, including verbal and physical abuse.
“This is a direct result of underinvestment by previous governments,” Sabri argued. “If 100 inspectors had been hired each year over the past decade, we would now have 1,450 inspectors.”
Sabri was clear. The government alone cannot solve the problem: “This is not just the government’s responsibility. Workers, unions, and employers must all play their part,” he said.
To combat the issue, the government plans to roll out digital platforms to allow workers to self-register with the CNSS. Sabri said that this is part of a national strategy to expand social protections and align with the royal vision for total social security coverage.
“This is a complex and shared challenge, but we are committed to tackling it,” Sabri concluded.
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