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Registration: 11 June 2014

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3 months ago
m0nikam

Travel to morocco with children by m0nikam

Hi,I hope someone can help, I am europian nationality ,I have divorse with moroccan man ,we married in morocco but live in uk,we both live in UK and our 3 children was born here, due to domestic abuse I have court order kids stay with me and father ...

Yahya411

@m0nikam Not worth the risk of you losing your children. Wait until they're grown up, if they want to visit Morocco. Read More

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3 months ago
ancillamcpherson

Scammed by my morrocan husband by ancillamcpherson

Hi everyoneI just wanted to say I have been well and truly scammed. 18 months of my life. Thinking I found the one, getting married, applying for a UK visa, successful.  He came over and it 4 weeks, it was all a lie.Ladies be careful

Yahya411

@ancillamcpherson You should do everything in your power to get him deported. Read More

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8 months ago
kezza0h

Finding a way for my Moroccan Fiancé to come to the UK with me. by kezza0h

Hello there, I'm a British Citizen living in UK and my fiancé is Moroccan living in Casablanca. We are trying to find ways for her to come to the UK so we can be together and it's proving difficult due to income and qualifications. Does ...

Yahya411

@kezza0h That's the problem. You don't have enough money or assets to make it happen or support the person. Morocco doesn't want poor people to apply for residency or marry their citizens. Sorry, but that's the truth. Read More

Yahya411 replied to a thread
10 months ago
rkotcher

I want to buy a Riad - does anybody out there have experience? by rkotcher

Hello Morocco community! My name is Robert and I recently ran across this website and am wondering how I didn't find it sooner! I'm currently nomadic (have been for about 7 years now), and have always had a fascination with Morocco. My wife ...

Yahya411

@rkotcher Proceed with caution, don't get scammed. You must make sure no other family members have interest in the property and all agree to sell. Also, you could go with reputable firm like Bosworth that speak English in Marrakech. Read More

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11 months ago
najatkessler

What do you use to move money from the US to Morocco? by najatkessler

Hello Everyone,What apps or any other ways are you using to send money from the US to Morocco. I am looking for something with reasonable fees and not hundreds of dollars.  Especially when sending a money transfer between $20 to 100K for ...

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@edwardscheinman WISE limit for Morocco is $27,000, but like you mentioned the fee is high. Thanks, Just found out Remitly is the one my Moroccan friend uses. Read More

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11 months ago
najatkessler

What do you use to move money from the US to Morocco? by najatkessler

Hello Everyone,What apps or any other ways are you using to send money from the US to Morocco. I am looking for something with reasonable fees and not hundreds of dollars.  Especially when sending a money transfer between $20 to 100K for ...

Yahya411

@jeffrushka No, any bank outside USA. For example, if you have $5000 USD in Morocco and another $5000 USD in France which equals $10,000 USD, you must file the FBAR. If the total at any given time during the year even for one minute is $10,000 USD, ... Read More

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11 months ago
najatkessler

What do you use to move money from the US to Morocco? by najatkessler

Hello Everyone,What apps or any other ways are you using to send money from the US to Morocco. I am looking for something with reasonable fees and not hundreds of dollars.  Especially when sending a money transfer between $20 to 100K for ...

Yahya411

@najatkessler Cash apps have a limit depending on the app. Wise has large dollar amount that can be transferred depends on currency. Only 270000 dirham max. FYI, you will have to file FBAR for $10,000 USD and above if it goes into your Moroccan bank ... Read More

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last year
naf23k

Moving to morocco by naf23k

Hi all,I recently moved to morocco, Casablanca with my family.My husband is from morocco and have lived in France for over 20 years.I myself I have lived and worked in the UK for 7 years and France for 9 years.I had à very good job in France ...

Yahya411

@naf23kHi, I would contact your prior workplace to see if you can do remote work. Because of Covid, many companies found out that it works and saved them money. With that said, it's not easy to find a job in Morocco that will pay anything close to ... Read More

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last year
GuestPoster17789

British purchasing a property in Morocco by GuestPoster17789

Hi, I’m looking to buy with my husband in Morocco but I will not be resident. My husband is Moroccan and lives there still. Im wondering if anyone can point me in the direction of a good lawyer to help me with the legalities and any ...

Yahya411

@SJAS85 Maybe you should rent first to see if you like that area. Rent is cheap compared to USA or England. Also, you don't have to be a resident to buy an apartment or house. Read More

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last year
adjacobs36

Looking for Guidance on Job Searching/Networking in Morocco by adjacobs36

Hello!My name is Adam and I currently live in Washington, DC but am interested in moving to Morocco within the next year. I have a background in nonprofit development/fundraising and project/grants management and would love to continue doing similar ...

Yahya411

@adjacobs36Your in DC, look into Peace Corps. Read More

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last year
Dacyr12

long term car rental vs buying in Marrakech by Dacyr12

Hi everybody, I will be arriving in Marrakech around the first two weeks of May, planning to stay a couple of years, and need advice whether a car would be indispensable to live there. I was checking the website of the most famous company (hertz, ...

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@Simon the piemanThis is an old post. Yes, you need it for insurance and to buy. Read More

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last year
nelharim

Shipping Container to Morocco from the US by nelharim

Does anyone have experience with sending shipping containers to Morocco? Have you had good or bad experiences? Cost?

Yahya411

@nelharimHi, from my experience, you're better off selling your furniture and appliances in USA and buying new in Morocco. Also, this applies to automobiles too and everything else.I'm assuming you're moving there. Read More

Yahya411 replied to a thread
last year
smes0077

Illegal tenants by smes0077

I have a double nationality one is which Moroccan other European. I bought an apartment in Morocco to keep connected to my roots and family there. The apartment is first for holidays later to move back. I rented the apartment out to help people in ...

Yahya411

@smes0077 Yes, it can take time even months, so you have to get the ball rolling. Read More

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last year
JosephE1!

Proving Earnings for Marriage in Morocco with Investment Portfolio by JosephE1!

Hi all,I am half-Moroccan with only a British passport, and I plan to marry my fiancée in Morocco under (non-Moroccan/foreigner marry to Moroccan national women). However, I need to provide proof of earnings, bank statements, and pay slips to ...

Yahya411

@JosephE1! It maybe easier to get married in England and then have Moroccan Consulate stamp the marriage certificate. I'm assuming you can get your fiance there. One more thing, Islamic marriage certificate. I did this with my Moroccan wife over 26 ... Read More

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last year
smes0077

Illegal tenants by smes0077

I have a double nationality one is which Moroccan other European. I bought an apartment in Morocco to keep connected to my roots and family there. The apartment is first for holidays later to move back. I rented the apartment out to help people in ...

Yahya411

@smes0077 This is exactly why you don't rent to poor Moroccans. You can never get them to leave. You should know that being from Morocco. I've heard this story many times from inlaws in Morocco. Just rent to paying foreigners or use Airbnb or ... Read More