School Orientation (Tawjih) in Morocco 2026: Streams, Massar and Moutamadris Step by Step
Choosing a study stream is one of the most consequential school decisions. This guide explains Morocco's orientation system: the role of Massar and Moutamadris, account preparation, the stream map, classic mistakes and the official timeline — to decide with method, not luck.
How Tawjih works
After results are published, students rank their stream choices in Moutamadris. The orientation council then reviews requests based on grades recorded in Massar, capacity and merit ranking — not submission order. The final decision appears in the student's space, followed by a short appeal window.
The key steps
Prepare the account early: tested credentials, working password, verified personal data
Analyze real strengths: grades by subject and coefficient — not just wishes
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The school guidance calendar
Holiday and examination calendar
Guidance is not a decision made in a single day: it is a process spread over several months, with defined stages. Knowing this calendar means shaping your choices rather than enduring them.
Period
Stage
What you should do
January – February
Information about the streams
Attend information sessions, put questions to the counsellor
March – April
Expressing preferences
Submit your choices in genuine order of preference
May
Class council opinion
Compare your choices with your results and adjust if needed
June – July
Guidance decision
Read the decision and prepare an appeal if necessary
September
Final placement
Confirm enrolment in the stream obtained
Exact dates vary slightly between regional academies, but the sequence is the same everywhere. Ask your school at the start of the year: that is where the local calendar is announced.
Streams after lower secondary and after the common core
Map of streams and pathways
Two guidance milestones shape the Moroccan pathway, and they are not alike. The first comes at the end of the third year of lower secondary, the second at the end of the common core year.
After the third year of lower secondary
Scientific common core: leads towards science, mathematics and technical streams
Arts and humanities common core: leads to literary, humanities and original education streams
Technological common core: leads to technical and industrial baccalaureates
Vocational training: a qualifying route with rapid employment prospects, often wrongly underestimated
After the common core
This is the more decisive choice, since it fixes the baccalaureate stream and shapes access to higher education. The main routes are mathematical sciences, physical sciences, life and earth sciences, economics and management, arts, humanities, and technical baccalaureates.
📌 A simple principle: every stream closes some doors and opens others. Before choosing, find out which higher education routes each stream leads to, not only how difficult it feels.
The role of the class council in guidance
The class council reviews each student's preferences and issues an opinion based on results, teachers' assessments and the capacity of each stream. Understanding how it works avoids misunderstandings.
The council's opinion rests mainly on the marks in the subjects that matter for the stream requested. A student seeking a scientific stream is assessed primarily on mathematics and science results, regardless of overall average. A good general average does not compensate for weakness in the key subjects of the stream requested.
If the decision does not match your request, an appeal procedure exists. It is filed with the school within a short deadline after notification. An appeal stands a better chance when it rests on concrete evidence: recent progress, last semester's results, or a documented personal situation.
The most common guidance mistakes
Common problems and solutions
Choosing according to friends. Following your group is the most frequent reason for changing stream the following year.
Choosing for supposed prestige. Scientific streams are not "better": they suit certain profiles and not others.
Ignoring real outcomes. Finding out which careers a stream leads to is more useful than relying on reputation.
Waiting until the last moment. Choices made in a rush are rarely well considered.
Dismissing vocational training on principle. It offers concrete outcomes and quick access to employment.
Overlooking the guidance counsellor. They know success rates by profile and hold information you do not.
💡 Advice: list three careers that interest you, then trace back the path that leads to them. This reverse approach produces far sounder choices than starting from the stream.
Frequently asked questions about guidance
Can I change stream after the school year starts?
It is possible in the first few weeks and subject to conditions, particularly available places. After that, changing becomes very difficult. Contact the administration quickly.
How much does the overall average count?
The overall average counts, but marks in the subjects specific to the stream weigh more. A student can be placed in sciences with a modest average if their science results are solid.
Can parents object to the decision?
Parents can file a reasoned appeal with the school. The final decision rests with the guidance commission, which reviews each case.
How do I know which stream suits me?
Look at your results across two years rather than one semester, and identify the subjects where you progress without disproportionate effort. Your school's guidance counsellor can also offer interest assessments.
Does vocational training close off higher education?
No. Bridges exist, notably towards the vocational baccalaureate and then certain higher technical programmes. The route is different, not closed.
