Teach English in Morocco

You can teach English in Morocco at private language centres, international and bilingual schools, universities, the British Council and in business English, mainly in Casablanca, Rabat, Marrakech and Tangier. Most employers want a TEFL certificate of at least 120 hours, and a degree is preferred and needed for the work permit file. Language centres commonly pay about MAD 8,000 to 14,000 a month and international schools MAD 15,000 to 30,000, well above the 2026 minimum wage of MAD 3,422 a month.

Teaching English in Morocco at a glance

What kinds of English teaching jobs are there in Morocco?

Private language centres. The largest employer of foreign teachers, teaching teenagers, students and working adults in the evenings and at weekends. They hire year round and usually ask for a TEFL certificate and a confident demo lesson.

International and bilingual schools. The best paid roles, following British, American or French curricula. They want a degree and often a teaching licence.

Universities and the British Council. Universities hire for academic English and exam preparation, often part time. The British Council teaching centres in Casablanca and Rabat are the most competitive roles in the country.

Business English and online teaching. Company training for banks, telecoms, aviation and manufacturing pays well by the hour, and many teachers add online students in European or Gulf time zones.

Morocco’s public middle schools now teach English to every pupil, but those posts are Moroccan civil service roles and are not open to foreign teachers. The reform does raise demand in the private sector.

How much do English teachers earn in Morocco?

Language centres commonly pay about MAD 8,000 to 14,000 a month for 20 to 25 contact hours. International schools pay MAD 15,000 to 30,000 or more, and universities MAD 10,000 to 20,000. Private tutoring brings about MAD 100 to 250 an hour and business English MAD 150 to 300. A single teacher lives comfortably on about MAD 7,000 to 10,000 a month in most cities, so a centre salary covers a good life, and adding corporate or private hours is what builds savings. Morocco’s minimum wage is MAD 17.92 an hour from 1 January 2026, far below teaching pay. Our guide to English teaching jobs in Morocco breaks pay down by employer, and you can compare countries on the TEFL Salary Index.

What do you need to teach English in Morocco?

A TEFL certificate of at least 120 hours is the practical minimum and the first thing employers look for. A degree is preferred by language centres and required by international schools, universities and the British Council, and it strengthens the work permit file. An Ofqual-regulated Level 5 TEFL is a real advantage for school and university roles, and IELTS, business English and young learner skills are the most requested specialisms. You do not need to be a native speaker, and French is not needed to teach, though it makes daily life much easier. Our Ofqual-regulated Level 5 TEFL course can be verified on the Ofqual register.

Which visa do you need to teach English in Morocco?

UK, Irish, EU, US and Canadian citizens can enter Morocco without a visa for up to 90 days, but that does not allow paid work. To teach legally, your employer prepares a foreign worker employment contract and submits it for approval by Morocco’s labour ministry. Once it is approved, you apply to the police for a residence card, the carte de séjour. Bring your original degree and TEFL certificate, as many documents need legalising and official translation into French. Our step by step guide to the Morocco work visa for English teachers covers the full process and timings, and you can check current rules on our Visa Desk.

Where are the English teaching jobs in Morocco?

Casablanca is the largest market, with the most corporate work and the highest rents. Rabat, the capital, is calmer and full of universities, embassies and international schools. Marrakech runs on tourism and hospitality English, and Tangier has a growing business market around its port and industrial zones. Agadir is a smaller coastal market, and Fes is the most traditional and the cheapest place to live well.

What is it like teaching and living in Morocco?

Morocco is a short flight from the UK and Ireland, with a mix of Arabic, Amazigh and French culture, mountains, coast and desert all within reach. Students are generally keen and value English for work and study, and timetables can change at short notice, so flexibility helps. Morocco is a Muslim country: dress modestly, respect Ramadan, and note that same sex relationships and relationships outside marriage are illegal. Read current travel advice from your government before you go. The FIFA World Cup 2030, which Morocco co-hosts, is adding to demand for hospitality and workplace English.

Last updated: 2 October 2026. Pay figures are approximate typical ranges, not quotes. Work contract and residence rules change, so confirm current requirements with the Moroccan embassy and your employer before you travel.