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Moroccan university flexible timing fee dispute

Overview

A dispute has emerged in Morocco regarding registration fees for the “flexible timing training” (التكوين بالتوقيت الميسر) educational model, intended for working professionals. The Forum of Moroccan University Presidents has defended the fees, stating the system is legally grounded and does not violate the principle of free public education for regular students. They noted that while bachelor’s degree fees remain unchanged, master’s fees have been reduced. Regarding doctoral studies, which can cost up to 20,000 dirhams annually, presidents explained that 60% of revenues are dedicated to research and professor compensation, while 40% are allocated to management and investment.

In response, the National Coordination of Employees and Workers Subject to Flexible Timing, alongside labor unions like the Moroccan Union of Workers (UMT) and the Moroccan Confederation of Democratic Labour (CDT), has organized protests. Critics argue that Law 59.24, specifically Article 81, imposes fees that effectively “commodify public education” and violate constitutional rights to equality.

By late August 2026, student employees held demonstrations in front of Parliament, describing the costs as “unimaginable and illegitimate.” Unrest escalated in September with a “week of anger,” administrative boycotts, and national strikes organized by university staff unions. These unions also demanded salary increases and the implementation of a new basic statute.

As of late October, the National Coordination has called for further national protests, including a demonstration scheduled for November 1, 2026, in Rabat. The group is demanding a freeze on Article 81, the registration of employees into Master’s programs, and the potential reimbursement of fees for those forced to discontinue their studies.

Entities

Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation · Parliament of Morocco · Ministry of Higher Education · Morocco · Confédération Démocratique du Travail

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Moroccan employees plan protest against university tuition fees

    Moroccan employees and workers have announced a protest in Rabat on November 1, 2026, to oppose university tuition fees and demand free public education.

  2. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Moroccan working students announce protest against higher education fees

    Working students in Morocco have announced a national protest in Rabat on October 4, 2026, to oppose new higher education fees and demand the preservation of free public university access.

  3. [INTERNATIONAL] 10 sources
    Congo and Morocco face education sector strikes

    Community teachers in Congo threaten strikes over ten months of unpaid arrears, while Moroccan university unions announce multiple national strikes and boycotts demanding better pay and status.

  4. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Moroccan higher education unions announce protests over stalled reforms

    Moroccan higher education unions are launching protests, including a ‘week of anger,’ over stalled wage increases, delayed administrative statutes, and fees for employee continuing education.

  5. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Moroccan student employees protest new university fees

    Student employees in Morocco protested outside Parliament against new university fees mandated by Law 59.24, calling for the repeal of Article 81 to protect the right to accessible higher education.

  6. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Moroccan employees protest new university fees for flexible timing

    Moroccan labor unions and employee groups have called for a national protest on August 23 against new university registration fees imposed on workers using the flexible timing system.

  7. [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Moroccan University Presidents defend flexible timing training fees

    Moroccan university presidents defended registration fees for

Sources

1001infos.net · afrikactus.com · agpgabon.ga · akhbarona.com · al3omk.com · alalam.ma · alaraby.co.uk · alsaudi.news · alyaoum24.com · ar.consonews.ma · assabah.ma · assafir24.ma · consonews.ma · election-net.com · entreelibre.info · estrepublicain.fr · journaldeguinee.com · lakome2.com · lejsl.com · maghrebemergent.com · oujda7.ma

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