Bac Maroc exam-day guide
Bac Maroc · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Convocation / convocation number
Print or download the convocation (استدعاء) showing your candidate number, exam centre, and session times. If you have not received it, confirm with your school or the AREF/académie responsible for your centre how and when it is issued.
Carte nationale d'identité (CNIE) or valid passport
Bring the original identity document, not a photocopy. Check that it is unexpired. If your CNIE is being renewed, ask your school administration in advance which alternative proof of identity the centre will accept - do not assume a school card is enough.
Black or blue ballpoint pens (two or more)
Bring at least two pens of the same colour plus a spare. Answers written in pencil or in an unusual colour may not be accepted; confirm the required ink colour with your teacher.
Pencils, sharpener, and eraser
Needed for diagrams, graphs, and rough work. Keep rough work clearly marked or crossed out if the paper says only final answers are marked.
Ruler, compass, protractor, set square
Required for mathematics and physics-chemistry papers. Check the compass works and the pencil lead fits before the day.
Non-programmable calculator
For scientific streams, check the exact model rules with your teacher or the exam regulations for your session; programmable or graphing models may be refused. Do not rely on a phone calculator - phones are not allowed in the room.
Watch (non-smart)
A simple analogue or digital watch helps you pace yourself, since wall clocks may be far from your seat. Smart watches and connected devices are not permitted.
Water bottle and a light snack
Bring water in a clear bottle and something small to eat between sessions, especially on days with a morning and an afternoon paper.
Layers of clothing
Exam halls can be cold in the morning and warm later. Dress in layers and wear comfortable shoes.
Confirm the exact centre location and travel plan
Visit or map the route the day before. Note that your centre may not be your usual school; confirm the address on the convocation and plan to arrive well before the start time.
Leave phones and connected devices at home or switched off and stored
Bringing a phone into the room can be treated as cheating. If you must carry one, plan where to leave it before entering the hall.
Review the paper instructions and timing before writing
In the first minutes, read the whole paper, check the number of pages, note the choice questions, and write your candidate details exactly as on the convocation.
Plan the day
Stop learning new material. Re-read your own summary sheets and corrected exercises for each subject. Do one timed practice paper per major subject under exam conditions, then mark it and list only the errors you can still fix. Confirm the date, time, and address of every paper on your convocation, and check transport for each session.
Prepare your kit: pens, pencils, geometry instruments, calculator, ID, convocation, watch, water. Put everything in one bag and leave it packed. Check your calculator's batteries or solar cell. If any document is missing or unclear, contact your school now rather than the morning of the exam.
Do light revision only: formulas, definitions, and method checklists. No all-night study. Eat a normal dinner, set two alarms, and go to bed at your usual time. Lay out clothes and the packed bag by the door. Tell someone at home your departure time so they can help you leave on time.
Eat breakfast and drink water. Arrive at the centre early - aim for well before the stated start, since identity checks and seating take time. Keep your convocation and ID in your hand, not at the bottom of your bag. Stay away from last-minute group discussions that can raise anxiety.
Sit at the seat matching your candidate number. Put your ID and convocation where the invigilator can see them. Fill in your name and candidate number exactly as instructed and check the number of pages. Read the instructions and the whole paper before starting to write.
Divide the time by the marks available and keep a few minutes at the end to check. Start with questions you can do confidently, but do not leave a whole section until the last ten minutes. Show your working - method marks are often awarded even when the final answer is wrong. If you get stuck, move on and return later. Write legibly, number your answers clearly, and cross out rough work you do not want marked.
Check that every required question has an answer, that your candidate details are correct, and that pages are in order. Finish the sentence you are writing rather than starting a new one.
Do not compare answers in detail with friends - it adds stress and rarely changes anything. Eat, drink, and rest. Glance only at summary sheets for the next paper.
Rules to check
Bring the original identity document and your convocation to every paper. If either is missing or the name does not match, ask an invigilator or your school immediately; the exact procedure for handling missing documents must be confirmed with the provider or your centre, not assumed.
Phones, smart watches, connected earbuds, and any unauthorised material must not be in the exam room. Possession of such devices during a paper can be treated as fraud, with consequences for the whole session.
Follow the invigilators' instructions on seating, start and end times, and leaving the room. Do not start writing before the signal and stop immediately when told; writing after the stop signal can lead to your paper being cancelled.
Communicate only with invigilators. Talking, passing material, or looking at another candidate's paper is treated as cheating regardless of intent.
Breaks and toilet visits during a paper are at the invigilator's discretion and are usually accompanied; time lost is not added back. Plan water intake so you do not need to leave during a short paper. Confirm the centre's specific policy with the provider.
Scoring rules, including how continuous assessment (contrôle continu) and the final exam are weighted, vary by stream and subject. Do not rely on rumour - confirm the weighting and pass requirements for your stream with your school.
If you feel unwell or there is a disturbance during the paper, raise your hand and tell an invigilator at once so it is recorded. Requests for special arrangements or a retake must go through the official procedure; ask your school about deadlines rather than assuming.
Keep the subject of the next paper out of conversation in the hall and corridors; some centres are strict about any discussion of exam content once a session has begun. When in doubt, confirm the centre's rules with the provider.