A recruiter in Casablanca or Rabat often spends less than a minute on a first read. Your CV has to say who you are, what you've done and why you fit, at a glance. Here is what works in Morocco today, whether you apply to a Moroccan group, a multinational or a startup.
Choose the right language
French remains the working language of most Moroccan companies, banks and industrial groups. Multinationals, offshoring centres and tech companies increasingly read English, and public employers often ask for Arabic.
Write the CV in the language of the job ad. If the ad is bilingual, use the language of the team you'll join, and keep one complete version per language rather than mixing two on one page.
One page, two at most
One page is enough for students and the first years of a career; two pages fit ten years of experience or more. Recruiters read the top third first, so put the essentials there:
- Your name and the job you're aiming for
- A phone number with +212, a professional email and your city
- The link to your LinkedIn profile
- A summary of two or three lines
Describe results, not tasks
For each job, list three to five achievements, one per line, each starting with an action verb. Add figures wherever they're true: budgets, team sizes, volumes, time saved.
"Cut the monthly closing from 10 to 6 days" says more than "in charge of accounting". A recruiter remembers results.
Photo, age, marital status: what to keep
Many Moroccan CVs still show a photo, a date of birth and a marital status. None of them is required, and multinationals often prefer you leave them out to limit bias.
A professional photo is fine for client-facing jobs in Moroccan companies. When in doubt, leave it off and let your experience speak.
Make it readable by software
Large employers sort applications with an applicant tracking system (ATS) before anyone reads them. Use standard headings (Experience, Education, Skills), a simple layout, and export a text PDF, never a scan.
Then check it against the job ad: an ATS checker shows what the software reads and which of the ad's keywords are missing.
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Open the resume builderFrequently asked questions
Should my CV be in French or in English?
In the language of the job ad. French is the default for most Moroccan companies; English for many multinationals, offshoring centres and tech roles.
Do I need a photo on my CV in Morocco?
No. It's common but never required. Leave it out for multinationals and when you apply through an online form.
How long should my CV be?
One page for students and juniors, two pages at most for experienced profiles.