Morocco — Living: Education

Why this matters

Relocating to Morocco for work or personal reasons may require an understanding of the local education system to make informed decisions about schooling for children.

Key facts

• Government expenditure on education: 6.0 % of GDP (2023)
• School enrolment, primary: 117 % gross (2024)
• School enrolment, secondary: 90 % gross (2024)
• School enrolment, tertiary: 48 % gross (2024)
• Adult literacy rate: 64.3 % of people aged 15+ (2014)

Steps

1. Enrolling in a public school — To enroll a child in a public school in Morocco, parents typically need to provide proof of residency, identification, and immunization records. The enrollment process may also involve a medical examination and registration at the local school administration.
2. Paying for private education — Private schools in Morocco, including international schools, often charge tuition fees that can be quite high. The cost of private education in Morocco varies depending on the school and location, but can range from €2,000 to €10,000 per year.

Costs

• Tuition fees for private international schools: €2,000 - €10,000 per year

Timelines

• Registration and enrollment process for public schools: typically 1-2 weeks

Required documents

• Proof of residency
• Identification documents (e.g. passport, ID card)
• Immunization records
• Medical examination report

Common mistakes

• Underestimating the difficulty of navigating the Moroccan education system as a foreigner

What these figures do not cover

Gross enrolment ratios can exceed 100% because they count pupils of any age against the school-age population. These are national statistics. International schools, fees, admissions, curricula and school calendars are not covered here.