On Monday, June 15, 2026, the Education, Cultural and Social Affairs Committee of Morocco's House of Councillors unanimously approved Bill No. 32.26, which amends Article 193 of the Labor Code. The bill specifically addresses working time regulations for private security agents.
The reform aims to bring the private security sector in line with standard labor protections, ensuring that security personnel are subject to the same maximum working hours and rest periods as other workers. The bill now moves to a plenary session for final adoption.
According to the committee's report, the amendment was introduced to address long-standing concerns about irregular schedules and excessive hours in the private security industry. The text specifies that private security agents must not work more than the legal maximum, with mandatory rest breaks.
Trade unions have welcomed the move, calling it a step toward formalizing a sector that employs tens of thousands of workers across Morocco. The bill is expected to be voted on by the full House of Councillors in the coming weeks.
