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Doha – Morocco’s Ministry of Interior has announced that the registration process for mandatory military service for the year 2025 will commence on April 25 and continue until June 23.
The announcement came after the Central Commission for Military Service Registration convened on Thursday at the Ministry of Interior’s headquarters.
Chaired by a Chamber President from the Court of Cassation, the commission established the criteria for determining which young people will be required to complete registration forms for military service.
According to the Ministry’s statement, the commission has defined the necessary criteria to determine the number of individuals who will be called to fill out the registration form, based on the census database compiled by the Interior Ministry.
Following the commission’s work, authorities will finalize lists of young people called to perform military service, organized by prefectures, provinces, and district prefectures where they reside. Local administrative services across the country will print and deliver registration notices to those concerned.
The Interior Minister urges young people who receive these notifications to complete the registration form through the dedicated website (www.tajnid.ma).
This registration process follows the instructions of King Mohammed VI, Supreme Commander and Chief of General Staff of the Royal Armed Forces, regarding the implementation of necessary measures to integrate the next cohort of recruits into military service by September.
Morocco’s mandatory military service has undergone major changes throughout its history. Initially instituted on June 9, 1966, by a royal decree from the late King Hassan II, the service was suspended in 2006 before being reinstated in 2019 by King Mohammed VI.
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The current military service law sets the duration at 12 months, with eligibility for those aged 19 to 25 years. The service includes a four-month general military training followed by an eight-month professional specialization.
Those who do not respond to the call could face prison sentences ranging from one month to one year, potentially doubled for repeat offenders.
Exemptions are granted for physical incapacity, family support obligations, marriage, ongoing studies, or having a sibling who is already serving. Government officials, parliamentarians, and employees of companies deemed essential for public interest are also excluded from service.
While mandatory for Moroccan men, the service remains optional for women and Moroccans residing abroad who are registered with consulates. In 2022, women constituted 16% of total registrants.
During their service, recruits receive a monthly allowance that varies based on educational background: MAD 1,050 ($105) for those with less than a high school diploma, MAD 1,500 ($150) for high school graduates, and MAD 2,100 ($210) for university graduates.
These allowances are tax-exempt and come with additional benefits including free clothing, accommodation, food, and access to military healthcare facilities.
The government has positioned military service as more than just a national duty, emphasizing its role in addressing social challenges, particularly youth unemployment.
With over two-thirds of job seekers in Morocco between 15 and 29 years old, the service offers professional training across 64 specializations, including information technology, mechanics, masonry, carpentry, plumbing, and other vocational skills aimed at facilitating entry into the job market.
