Writing a CV in Morocco: expected format and tips
In Morocco, the CV is most often written in French, fits on one to two pages and follows the same sections as in France: contact details, education, experience, skills and languages. For a first job, put education and internships forward.
What CV format do recruiters in Morocco expect?
The Moroccan CV broadly follows the French format: one to two pages, classic sections (education, experience, skills, languages), presented from the most recent to the oldest. French dominates in the private sector, especially for qualified positions in finance, industry, telecoms and services.
A few quick landmarks:
| Question | Short answer |
|---|---|
| Language | French most often; English when the offer asks for it; Arabic for some public positions |
| Length | 1 page early in a career, 2 pages at most |
| Photo | Common but optional; keep it simple if you add one |
| Sections | Headline, education, experience, skills, languages, interests |
| File | PDF with crisp, selectable text |
Which language should your CV be in?
Follow the language of the job offer: it is the language the recruiter works in.
- French: the norm in most private companies and multinationals operating in Morocco.
- English: requested in offshoring, IT, some multinationals and internationally oriented positions. Our guide to the resume in English covers the differences to know.
- Arabic: mostly for the public sector and some field jobs.
If you target both markets, prepare two versions: CVticket translates your CV in one click, keeping keywords, tools and certifications intact.
Languages: your most visible asset
In Morocco, the Languages section is read closely: Arabic, French, English, sometimes Amazigh or Spanish. State an honest level for each, preferably on the European scale (A1 to C2) that recruiters and software understand, and add your test scores (TCF, IELTS, TOEIC) if you have any.
First job or internship: how do you fill the page?
For a first job, education comes first, and everything that shows reliability counts:
- Internships and final-year projects: describe the mission, the tools and the result, with action verbs.
- Student jobs and short assignments: call centers, retail, tutoring — they prove reliability and a sense of service.
- Projects and online certifications: they show initiative, especially in IT and digital.
- Student life: event organization, clubs, volunteering.
Our student resume guide and our resume with no experience article detail these sections step by step.
Applicant tracking systems are arriving in Morocco too
Multinationals, large Moroccan groups and recruitment firms increasingly use software to sort applications. The rules are the same as everywhere: a clear structure, the usual section titles (Experience, Education…), the offer’s keywords written as they appear, and a PDF whose text can be selected. Before sending, check your CV with our online ATS test: it scores structure, contact details, keywords and writing, and tells you what to fix.
Common mistakes on Moroccan CVs
- Too much personal detail: marital status and ID numbers have no place on a CV.
- A careless photo: no photo is better than a cropped selfie.
- Vague titles (“internship in a company”): state the role, the company and the city.
- A mixed bilingual CV: one language per version, not both on the same page.
- An overloaded layout: pick a clean template and let the content speak.