With the 2025 seasonal migration of Moroccan workers to Spanish agricultural fields nearing, the Federation for Women’s Rights has issued a renewed call to enhance the working and living conditions of seasonal laborers.
The group urges stronger efforts to ensure the dignity and rights of workers, while creating a safer and more respectful work environment.
The federation acknowledges significant improvements compared to past years, during which workers faced dire conditions and severe violations, as documented in field visits. However, it emphasizes that further action is needed to eliminate all remaining issues.
Samira Mouhiya, President of the Federation, stressed the importance of continuous oversight, saying, “The state has made efforts to address recommendations and concerns raised by rights groups and the media, but intensified monitoring is essential.”
She also highlighted the need to revise the 2001 labor agreement between Morocco and Spain to reflect recent progress and adapt to evolving challenges.
Mouhiya added that while discussions with Spanish stakeholders revealed compliance with minimum standards in many cases, further collaboration is required to establish a more flexible and equitable legal framework.
She also called for civil society involvement to empower seasonal workers, reduce irregular migration, and provide support for those facing exploitation.
Latifa Bouchoua, former federation president, emphasized the need for awareness campaigns to educate workers on their rights and recent legal protections.
“Many workers remain unaware of their rights and are vulnerable to exploitation,” she said. Bouchoua also highlighted the importance of providing incentives for workers to reintegrate into Morocco or remain in Spain under legal and dignified circumstances.
While recognizing improved living conditions and government efforts, Bouchoua stressed that some farms still resist adopting new standards. She urged workers to become familiar with their rights and responsibilities to foster a safer and fairer work environment.
Last year, Younes Sekkouri, Minister of Economic Integration and Employment, oversaw the departure of Moroccan seasonal workers from Tangier to Spain, engaging with Spanish officials and workers to explore ways to improve their experiences.
The federation’s latest call reinforces the importance of building on these efforts to ensure seasonal workers are treated with dignity and provided the protections they deserve, both in Morocco and in their host country.
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