Comprehensive legal framework (Law No. 45-18, Decree No. 2-22-604, Ministerial Orders No. 827-25 and No. 2275-25), official directory of the 18 regulated professions, step-by-step ICHHAD accreditation procedures, professional ethics, and interactive tools.
Statutory architecture (Law 45-18, Decree 2-22-604), legal definition, exemptions, and the official directory of the 4 domains and 18 professional categories.
Transition from a regulatory vacuum to a state-accredited profession, the hierarchy of legal texts in force (Law 45-18, Decree 2-22-604, Orders 827-25 and 2275-25), and interaction with Law 65-15 on Social Welfare Institutions.
Statutory definition of the social worker (Articles 1 and 2), distinction between unpaid volunteering, salaried NGO/EPS employment, and civil service, plus Article 5 exemptions.
Interactive, filterable directory of the 4 major social work domains and 18 official professional categories (French, Arabic, and English titles, specialized branches, core duties, and practice settings).
Statutory eligibility requirements, the 74 recognized diplomas (Order 827-25), step-by-step ICHHAD accreditation, and transitional examination rules (Order 2275-25).
Age, diploma, physical/mental fitness, and clean criminal record requirements for Moroccan nationals (Art. 8), authorization to practice for foreign nationals (Art. 9), and the 10-member Intersectoral Committee.
Analysis of Ministerial Order No. 827.25 (BO 7409): mapping qualifying degrees from INAS, public universities, ISPITS, OFPPT, Entraide Nationale, Youth & Sports institutes, and foreign diploma equivalence rules.
Five-step operational guide: online pre-registration on ichhad.entraide.ma, compiling required documents (criminal record < 3 months, medical certificate, sworn declaration), physical filing at an Entraide Nationale desk, and the 60-day statutory timeframe.
Regularization pathways for experienced practitioners (2025-2028): skills assessment interview and supplementary training for salaried workers, and the annual proficiency examination (written + oral, 10/20 pass mark) for independents.
Salaried vs. private practice, professional secrecy, regional associations and National Federation, penalties, boundaries with psychology/allied health, and employer compliance.
Salaried employment (EPS, associations, clinics, schools) and complete guide to setting up an independent private practice: legal/tax status, IF/ICE registration, CNSS/AMO coverage, liability insurance, office standards, and Law 09-08 data privacy.
Mandatory ethical principles, prior written guardian authorization for minors and individuals with intellectual disabilities (Art. 11), professional secrecy (Penal Code Art. 446), and mandatory reporting of abuse.
The rule of one regional professional association per administrative region, continuing education missions, and the statutory role of the National Federation of Social Workers (drafting the code of ethics and national representation).
Administrative and judicial inspections, graduated disciplinary measures (warning, reprimand, temporary or permanent revocation), and summary table of criminal penalties (unlawful practice, title usurpation, employer liability).
Comparative legal analysis and matrix distinguishing social workers (Law 45-18), psychiatrists (Law 131-13), allied health rehabilitation professions (Law 45-13), clinical psychologists, coaches, family mediators, and school inclusion assistants (AVS).
Verification obligations for employers (EPS, associations, schools, clinics) and digital directories, recommended classification into four professional groups, credential verification schema, and compliance tiers.
Interactive eligibility simulator and ICHHAD checklist, ready-to-use contract and declaration templates, 12 practical FAQ cases, and trilingual legal glossary.
Two-part interactive tool: instantly identify your statutory accreditation pathway based on your profile (Order 827-25 graduate, foreign degree, experienced salaried or independent worker, foreign national, civil servant) and track the 8 steps of your ICHHAD file.
Three ready-to-copy templates: standard Sworn Declaration of Honor (Art. 5 of Decree 2-22-604), Social Support Agreement with fee schedule and legal guardian consent (Art. 10-11 Law 45-18 & Law 09-08), and Law 45-18 employment contract compliance clause.
Precise legal answers to the 12 most common practical questions: filing receipt and 60-day clock, sociology/psychology degrees, civil service incompatibility, criminal record validity, lifting professional secrecy, student internships, and category changes.
Terminology reference table with instant live search (36 key Moroccan social work legal concepts in French, official Arabic, and English, with exact statutory citations).
Law No. 45.18 relating to the organization of the profession of social workers (Dahir No. 1.21.95 of July 26, 2021, Official Bulletin No. 7010 of August 5, 2021).
Decree No. 2.22.604 of April 22, 2024 enacted for the implementation of Law No. 45.18, published in Official Bulletin No. 7298 of May 9, 2024.
Order No. 827.25 of March 25, 2025, published in Official Bulletin No. 7409 of June 2, 2025 (listing 74 recognized national diplomas and certificates).
Ministerial Order No. 2275.25 of September 19, 2025, published in Official Bulletin No. 7459 of November 24, 2025.
https://ichhad.entraide.ma (Ministry of Solidarity, Social Integration, and the Family / National Mutual Aid - Entraide Nationale).
Maximum of 60 days starting from the date recorded on the official filing receipt issued upon in-person submission of the complete physical file at an Entraide Nationale desk (Article 4 of Decree No. 2.22.604).
