The education system in Marrakech is currently experiencing heightened tensions that could potentially lead to disruptions as the academic year comes to a close. This unrest stems from teaching staff and support personnel threatening to boycott the upcoming official and vocational examinations, reflecting a growing frustration within the educational community.
This escalation is primarily due to ongoing financial grievances, as educators feel entitled to overdue payments that have accumulated over the years. The mounting discontent within the educational sector of the Marrakech-Safi region raises concerns about the potential impact on the normal conduct of both regional and national examinations.
According to the National Coordination of Contracted Teachers and Support Staff in Marrakech, following a general assembly held in mid-May 2026, a severe financial crisis has been identified. This crisis is linked to the freezing of various compensations, including those for supervision and grading of the 2024 examinations, which have not been disbursed for nearly two years. Additionally, other overdue payments, such as family allowances, have contributed to the situation.
The union report also highlighted the ongoing delay in the payment of residence allowances in region (A), which has remained unresolved for nearly nine years. In response, affected individuals have issued a warning to the administration, demanding the immediate resolution of these issues while threatening to take further escalatory and legal measures in the near future.
Moreover, the unrest is not limited to financial matters; it has also extended to what protesters describe as inappropriate administrative behaviors within certain administrative departments. They have documented complaints regarding misconduct that they believe has been detrimental to some staff members, calling for an investigation and accountability for those responsible.
On the other hand, educators acknowledged that there are employees and administrators who maintain a positive approach in their interactions. However, they assert that certain negative practices have contributed to a deepening crisis of trust between the educational staff and the administration.
Ultimately, the protesters are demanding the establishment of a clear and institutionalized system for the disbursement of compensations, ensuring that these payments are directly linked to monthly salaries upon task completion. This aligns with the principle of “pay for work” and aims to put an end to what they perceive as unjustified delays in receiving their dues.
As reported by sabahagadir.ma.
