Compensation for Moroccan worker who died in Saudi Arabia still blocked after three years

This update focuses on Moroccan worker Saudi compensation. The case of a Moroccan worker who died in Saudi Arabia, whose compensation has reportedly remained frozen for three years, is raising concerns over the financial protection of Moroccans working abroad and their families.

Moroccan worker Saudi compensation stalled since 2023

According to details revealed in a parliamentary question, a Moroccan national identified by the initials A.R. was employed by a private company in Saudi Arabia. In 2023, while spending his holidays in Morocco, he died in a road accident. His wife and their children also lost their lives in the crash.

After his death, his employer is said to have transferred all his financial entitlements to the Moroccan embassy in Riyadh. The heirs say they submitted all the legal documents requested by the authorities to process the compensation.

The funds were then supposed to be transferred to the Caisse de dépôt et de gestion (CDG) in Morocco, which is responsible for holding such amounts before handing them over to the rightful heirs. Nearly three years after the accident, that transfer reportedly has still not taken place.

Parliament questions the foreign ministry

In response to the situation, MP Youssef Bayazid, from the Party of Progress and Socialism group in the House of Representatives, has formally questioned the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

In his written question, he asks for clarification on the fate of the funds owed to A.R.’s heirs. The information included in his request suggests that the money is still being held by the Moroccan embassy in Riyadh.

The family, however, says it has no clear information about the exact amount of the compensation, where it is currently held or why the transfer to the CDG has been delayed. The MP is urging the ministry to establish who is responsible and to speed up the settlement of the case so the heirs can finally receive what they are owed.

A warning sign for families of Moroccans working abroad

This Moroccan worker Saudi compensation case highlights a sensitive issue for many families of Moroccan workers abroad, particularly in Gulf countries. When a death occurs overseas, access to financial rights can quickly become a long and complex process.

Several actors are usually involved: the foreign employer, local authorities, Moroccan consular services and then the relevant institutions in Morocco, such as the CDG. Any delay or lack of information at one stage can block the entire chain.

For Moroccans living abroad and their relatives in Morocco, this story is a reminder of how important it is to secure, as far as possible, the legal and financial aspects of work and inheritance.

Key steps for Moroccan families abroad

Without prejudging the outcome of this specific case, a few basic steps can help reduce the risk of deadlock if a death occurs abroad:

• keep copies of work contracts, salary certificates and employer contact details;
• inform a trusted relative of residence details, the competent consulate and any insurance policies taken out;
• find out in advance about inheritance and compensation procedures in the country of residence;
• keep written records of all steps taken with consulates and administrations, and follow up regularly.

Families can also seek support from associations that assist Moroccans abroad, as well as lawyers familiar with both local and Moroccan law.

This Moroccan worker Saudi compensation issue comes at a time when many households rely on income and social rights earned abroad to fund a return project, housing or children’s education in Morocco. Transparent procedures and responsive institutions are essential to maintain trust in consular and administrative support in such painful circumstances.

To go further on the procedures to know, Canal212’s guide on key administrative steps for Moroccans abroad offers a practical overview of the main contacts and processes.

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