The Constitution of the Kingdom of Morocco, as revised by Dahir (Decree) 1-96-157 of October 7, 1996, contains the following articles relevant to equality, women and employment issues:

1. Article 3 of the Constitution states that "political parties, trade unions, local groups and professional associations contribute to organise and represent citizens…"
2. Article 5 states: "All Moroccan citizens shall be equal before the law".
3. Article 8 provides that "Men and women shall enjoy equal political rights. Any citizen of age enjoying his or her civil and political rights shall be eligible to vote"
4. Article 9(c) provides that "the Constitution shall guarantee all citizens (…) freedom of association, and the freedom to belong to any union or political group of their choice"
5. Article 12 provides that "opportunities for employment in public offices and positions shall be uniformly open to all citizens".
6. Article 13 provides that "All citizens shall have equal rights in seeking education and employment".
7. Operative paragraph 3 of the Constitution Preamble acknowledges Morocco's commitment to international standards and international human rights guaranteed by international conventions it is a party to:

   "Aware of the need of incorporating its work within the frame of the international organisations of which it has become an active and dynamic member, the Kingdom of Morocco fully adheres to the principles, rights and obligations arising from the Charters of such organisations, as it reaffirms its determination to abide by the universally recognised human rights".