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@DougElliott

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English looking for information about Morocco

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Lives in colchester

Registration: 12 January 2015

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DougElliott replied to a thread
5 years ago
avrilso

criminal record check by avrilso

Hi, As i know that if i want to apply for residency card in Morocco, it requires a cert of Criminal Record from my home country. I have check with my home country's police dept and they can issue it , as long as I can provide a letter of ...

DougElliott

For the first UK, Criminal Record Check: with all first time applications, regardless of which category, you are now required to provide proof from your Country of origin, that you have no criminal record or convictions. This document used to be ... Read More

DougElliott replied to a thread
5 years ago
phoenixinuk

Residency by phoenixinuk

Hi, can anyone give me any information on obtaining Moroccan residency. I usually spend my allowed 90 days there then return to the uk but would like to spend longer there. What documents are needed, costs etc thanks peta

DougElliott

Each area seems to require slightly different paperwork. This link gives a reasonable amount of information, but it all depends on the type of residency, and area in which you wish to ... Read More

DougElliott replied to a thread
5 years ago
phoenixinuk

shengin visa to travel by phoenixinuk

Hi can someone give me any information on this, how long to apply, cost etc. I am asking for my friend and I think she is being 'played' by a Moroccan man. he applied for a visa to uk to visit her and got refused so now wants to meet her in ...

DougElliott

It's all on the Internet. Most of us are Expats, and as such have no need to apply for a Visa. The simplest way to find out is to contact the Embassy of the country you wish your/their main stay to be in. Read More

DougElliott replied to a thread
5 years ago
chaslaw

Will Google Echo or Amazon Alexa work in Morocco? by chaslaw

I would order it to be delivered in the U.S. or in Europe, but I wanted to know if it would operate in Morocco. Thanks.

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5 years ago
chaslaw

Will Google Echo or Amazon Alexa work in Morocco? by chaslaw

I would order it to be delivered in the U.S. or in Europe, but I wanted to know if it would operate in Morocco. Thanks.

DougElliott

Yes, they will all work. I have a UK and a USA Google home and 4 of my friends have Alexa's. All work. I use Spotify but most Alexa users use Amazon prime for music. Other services are available. If you have any problems setting them up, there ... Read More

DougElliott replied to a thread
5 years ago
Anne-Lise Mty

Ramadan in Morocco! by Anne-Lise Mty

Good morning everyone, I hope you're all well. To help expats and expats-to-be who might not be acquainted with the customs of the month of Ramadan just yet, we have put together a list of do's and don'ts. Of course, we might have ...

DougElliott

Your article is incorrect. Whilst it is illegal for Moroccans to eat and drink in public during Ramadan, unless they meet special requirements where they don't need to fast, (such as illness or pregnancy), these rules do not apply to visitors or ... Read More

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5 years ago
pse21

Best coastal cities in Morocco by pse21

Hi there, I am new here. I am thinking of buying some property in Morocco as a second residence for holidays during European winter. I have researched a bit about Morocco and I have seen quite interesting cities such as Essaouira, Agadir, ...

DougElliott

Agadir has a thriving expat community and miles of coastline. It's the least like a traditional Moroccan city of the 3 you mentioned, more like a French Mediterranean city. It has a wonderful beach with so mucho unspoilt coast line just a few ... Read More

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5 years ago
Priscilla

Online shopping in Morocco by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Shopping online can be far more convenient and offer greater choice than going into shops, be it grocery shopping or retail. Are there options for online shopping in Morocco? Which sites or apps do you use most frequently and ...

DougElliott

Very few ebay merchants deliver to Morocco or African countries in general. I don't believe Amazon deliver either. Read More

DougElliott replied to a thread
6 years ago
sarasmum

Contact requests by sarasmum

Hi I am getting lots of contact requests from local moroccans, this is an expat forums and i would like the admins to do something about that, messages from guys seeking marriages etc is getting really annoying, i am moroccan my self originally but ...

DougElliott

I'm glad you have raised the issue. I used to enjoy this site when expats helped or gave first hand advice when people raised issues or had problems. Now, with so many locals on the site, my friends have stopped using it. Hope admin takes note ... Read More

DougElliott replied to a thread
6 years ago
sarasmum

Contact requests by sarasmum

Hi I am getting lots of contact requests from local moroccans, this is an expat forums and i would like the admins to do something about that, messages from guys seeking marriages etc is getting really annoying, i am moroccan my self originally but ...

DougElliott

I agree with you Sara. This was/is supposed to be an Expat forum but it is more and more a forum for anyone living in Morocco. This is not a racist comment, just a comment on the main reason I, and other expats I know, seldom, or no longer, use this ... Read More

DougElliott replied to a thread
6 years ago
Julien

New members of the Morocco forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Morocco forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

DougElliott

Hi Dagmar, My wife and I have lived in Agadir for 3 years, although we've owned our apartment for 9 years. We'd love to meet up for tea/coffee sometime. We currently know a group of around 25 UK expats living in and around Agadir. If ... Read More

DougElliott replied to a thread
9 years ago
furandfangs

Accepting a job in Al Jadida in Morocco by furandfangs

Hey, I'm actually thinking of accepting a job in Al Jadida in Morocco. The pay is 7000 dirham a month. I'm a New Yorker living in Istanbul now. Is Morocco a fun place for non-muslim single men to live? I enjoy a beer and live music. Is ...

DougElliott

I have been told that hotel workers receive (£300) 4200 dh / month, which is enough to live on when sharing accommodation etc. Read More

DougElliott replied to a thread
9 years ago
DougElliott

English speakers in Agadir by DougElliott

Hi All, My wife and I are moving to Agadir in September of this year and would like to get to know a few expats and/or English speakers to met up with over a coffee once a week or so. We are coming to Agadir Friday 13th March for a short break and ...

DougElliott

Hi Pearl, most Moroccans speak French and many speak some English. Most of us (expats) also have Moroccan friends that can help but also many people will translate for you, wherever you are. For official documents. Always use an English speaking ... Read More

DougElliott replied to a thread
9 years ago
DougElliott

English speakers in Agadir by DougElliott

Hi All, My wife and I are moving to Agadir in September of this year and would like to get to know a few expats and/or English speakers to met up with over a coffee once a week or so. We are coming to Agadir Friday 13th March for a short break and ...

DougElliott

Hi Susan, Lobsang is part of the same expat group. See you in December. Read More

DougElliott replied to a thread
9 years ago
susan kirk

Ex Pat Community Agadir by susan kirk

Is there an English speaking Ex Pat community in Agadir I can get to know. Also are there places to learn to speak Arabic

DougElliott

Hi Susan, are you living in Agadir? There are apparently a few groups, some are a little hard to find. I can introduce people that live in Agadir to the group that I belong to. Let me know where your living and I will let you know where the next ... Read More