# Moroccan university flexible timing fee dispute > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/moroccan-university-flexible-timing-fee-dispute > Updated: 2026-09-02T23:29:42.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 5. 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. To mitigate financial strain, universities offer payment facilities and exemptions for minimum-wage employees. 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. On August 23, 2026, student employees and wage earners held a protest in front of the Parliament, describing the costs as “unimaginable and illegitimate.” By early September 2026, the unrest escalated as higher education and university housing officials announced a series of strikes and protests. Three major unions have united to demand action from the Ministry of Higher Education, including a near-total boycott of administrative tasks through September 14. In addition to the initial 72-hour national strike scheduled for September 8–10, a second 72-hour national strike has been organized for September 15–17. Beyond the fee dispute, unions are demanding a specific legal status for officials, retroactive salary increases, and the exemption of registration fees for civil servants. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-02: 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. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/higher-education-unions-announce-strikes-in-morocco ### 2026-08-31: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/moroccan-higher-education-unions-announce-protests-over-stalled-reforms ### 2026-08-23: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/moroccan-student-employees-protest-new-university-fees ### 2026-08-12: 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. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/moroccan-workers-to-protest-new-university-fees-for-flexible-timing ### 2026-08-07: Moroccan University Presidents defend flexible timing training fees Moroccan university presidents defended registration fees for 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/moroccan-university-presidents-defend-flexible-schedule-training-fees --- Cite as: Moroccan university flexible timing fee dispute. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/moroccan-university-flexible-timing-fee-dispute