Is notice required when terminating an employee during probation?

Yes, under Article 13, if the employee has completed at least 7 days of service, the employer must give 8 days advance notice (or pay equivalent wages) for monthly paid workers.

How is the trial period determined for fixed-term contracts (CDD)?

For CDD contracts under 6 months, it is 1 day per week of contract duration capped at 2 weeks; for contracts over 6 months, it is fixed at 1 month.

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Morocco Probation Period & Termination Notice Calculator 2026

Calculate statutory maximum probation duration, renewal limits, mandatory dismissal notice periods, and notice indemnities under Articles 13 & 14 of the Moroccan Labor Code for 2026.

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Calculated Result

Maximum Legal Probation Duration

90days

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Employment Contract Type

Job Classification (CDI)

Is Probation Period Renewed?

Gross Monthly Salary (MAD)

days

Completed Working Days on the Job

days

Maximum Legal Probation Duration

90days

Remaining Probation Days

70 days

Mandatory Dismissal Notice Period

8 days

Notice Indemnity for Immediate Termination

1,846.15 MAD

Governed by Articles 13 & 14 of Moroccan Law No. 65.99 (Labor Code). Probation can only be renewed once. Termination during probation requires mandatory statutory notice if the worker has completed at least one week of service.

Official Statute: المادتان 13 و 14 من القانون رقم 65.99 المتعلق بمدونة الشغل المغربية والمرسوم التطبيقي لمهل الإخطارLast Verified: 2026-09-08

Calculation Methodology

CDI probation is: 3 months for cadres (renewable to 6 months), 1.5 months for clerical employees (renewable to 3 months), and 15 days for workers (renewable to 30 days). A mandatory 8-day notice period applies for monthly paid staff who completed at least one week.

Frequently Asked Questions

Under Article 14, the initial trial period for cadres is 3 months, renewable once for an aggregate maximum of 6 months.

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