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Robert Oram

@RobertfromCalifornia

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American looking for information about Morocco

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American

Lives in San Diego

Speaks Spanish, Portuguese, Aramaic, English, a little Arabic, learning Romanian and Russian

Registration: 25 May 2011

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Robert Oram
RobertfromCalifornia replied to a thread
12 years ago
tracig

need some tips please!! by tracig

Hi My friend and I are flying to marrakesh tomorrow at 4pm for 5 days, we are staying at an all inclusive hotel and have our transfers organised, can anyone tell me where i should change money, should we do it at the airport (gatwick) or wait until ...

Robert Oram

hi Girondin, it's very tough here. Finding a commercial space is the biggest challenge because owners don't really want to rent but rather, sell their space or business PLUS charge rent. It's terrible. I am still staying in Morocco though. NO MORE ... Read More

Robert Oram
RobertfromCalifornia replied to a thread
12 years ago
tracig

need some tips please!! by tracig

Hi My friend and I are flying to marrakesh tomorrow at 4pm for 5 days, we are staying at an all inclusive hotel and have our transfers organised, can anyone tell me where i should change money, should we do it at the airport (gatwick) or wait until ...

Robert Oram

Hello, welcome to Marrakech. As for changing money, just a few 100 pounds upon arrival at the airport and when outside, go to any change place. No matter how you look at it, you will NOT get a BEST change rate because all companies offer either a ... Read More

Robert Oram
RobertfromCalifornia replied to a thread
13 years ago
travel2live

Looking for company in Marrakech by travel2live

Hi, I just move to Marrakech about 3 weeks ago from New York. I like the city, but miss to talk to someone in English and also looking for some company. I don't know anyone here and feel quite lonely. Are there any other English speakers that ...

Robert Oram

Jana, I am now in Marrakech and loving it. Made some new, nice friends. People are very helpful. Let's get in touch. Give me your cell number here. 06290 80 3208 this is my cell. send me a text or call. take care. I'm from the US also. Read More

Robert Oram
RobertfromCalifornia replied to a thread
13 years ago
alpinney

Moroccan fiance wants to move home, HELP!! by alpinney

My fiance is from Morocco and has expressed interest in staying in Morocco after our wedding there. We are getting married here (USA) and then planned to travel to Morocco for a month and have a ceremony there as well. I am excited and nervous at ...

Robert Oram

hi there, I think as a doctor soon you will do very well in Morocco. I searched for general physicians and dentists there and discovered there is a shortage of them per population segment. You just need to start learning French and/or Arabic and you ... Read More

Robert Oram
RobertfromCalifornia replied to a thread
13 years ago
lifeteach

English-speaking expats in Marrakesh by lifeteach

Hello everybody,

Robert Oram

hi there lifeteach. I am moving to Marrakech on 4 january. Let's meet for coffee. Robert Read More

Robert Oram
RobertfromCalifornia replied to a thread
13 years ago
RobertfromCalifornia

Attention People with Restaurant Experience! by RobertfromCalifornia

I am going to try and open a small, a HEALTHY, American style fast-food in Morocco, (possibly in Marrakech or Casa, depending on space I can find), and I would like to meet people who have been in the restaurant industry in ANY occupation to get ...

Robert Oram

Denis, thanks for contacting me. Is it 100% you are moving to Morocco? And if so, what city exactly? Tell me more about your restaurant experience. You know that my concept is just a simple, small fast-food style yes? And for a partner, I have to ... Read More

Robert Oram
RobertfromCalifornia replied to a thread
13 years ago
RobertfromCalifornia

Attention People with Restaurant Experience! by RobertfromCalifornia

I am going to try and open a small, a HEALTHY, American style fast-food in Morocco, (possibly in Marrakech or Casa, depending on space I can find), and I would like to meet people who have been in the restaurant industry in ANY occupation to get ...

Robert Oram

Hi Gilen,thanks for contacting me. I would like to meet you for coffee one day if you can. what is your number? What kind of business are you setting up? I chose Marrakech because it's more touristy and and I want to capture that market as well as ... Read More

Robert Oram
RobertfromCalifornia replied to a thread
13 years ago
RobertfromCalifornia

Attention People with Restaurant Experience! by RobertfromCalifornia

I am going to try and open a small, a HEALTHY, American style fast-food in Morocco, (possibly in Marrakech or Casa, depending on space I can find), and I would like to meet people who have been in the restaurant industry in ANY occupation to get ...

Robert Oram

Taramal, hi.. I have several years working in fast-food places but more importantly, I love to cook and experiment much. I have been business-minded since the age of 5 when I worked at my parent's little grocery market. I have started different ... Read More

Robert Oram
RobertfromCalifornia replied to a thread
13 years ago
RobertfromCalifornia

Attention People with Restaurant Experience! by RobertfromCalifornia

I am going to try and open a small, a HEALTHY, American style fast-food in Morocco, (possibly in Marrakech or Casa, depending on space I can find), and I would like to meet people who have been in the restaurant industry in ANY occupation to get ...

Robert Oram

Halim, thanks for your input. My favorite food is Asian but my focus at the moment is American style. I did much research and found there really isn't authentic American style foods in Morocco. McDonalds and Burger king and KFC do not count. The ... Read More

Robert Oram
RobertfromCalifornia replied to a thread
13 years ago
Yashka

I'm looking for American friends in Rabat by Yashka

Hello ! I'm looking for American friends in Rabat , i'm from Oujda 24 years old now living in Rabat , thois is my phone number : 0615355454

Robert Oram

hi there, I'm moving to Morocco this December and would like to make friends of all kinds there. Let me know if any of you want to meet for coffee/tea one day. Take care, Robert Read More

Robert Oram
RobertfromCalifornia replied to a thread
13 years ago
Lorelee

hello Rabat by Lorelee

hello. we just arrived in rabat 3 weeks ago. we will be living here for the next 4 years. I am married with 2 kids and i dont speak any word of French (or Arabic). It would be nice to meet open-minded, easy going, non complicated people who ...

Robert Oram

hi everybody, I'm moving to Morocco this December and would like to make friends from all over! I am Iraqi-American born and raised in the US and wanting to start a new life. I will be opening an American fast-food restaurant in Marrakech and will ... Read More

Robert Oram
RobertfromCalifornia replied to a thread
13 years ago
RobertfromCalifornia

Attention People with Restaurant Experience! by RobertfromCalifornia

I am going to try and open a small, a HEALTHY, American style fast-food in Morocco, (possibly in Marrakech or Casa, depending on space I can find), and I would like to meet people who have been in the restaurant industry in ANY occupation to get ...

Robert Oram

Yakindo, please give me your contact information. thanks, Robert Read More

Robert Oram
RobertfromCalifornia created a thread
13 years ago

Work Out Partner Needed

I am Robert Oram, an American moving to Morocco and I'm looking to continue my hobby of martial arts in my new country. I am interested in making new friends and anyone interested in doing martial arts with me. I can teach also for free if you are ... Read More

Robert Oram
RobertfromCalifornia created a thread
13 years ago

Attention People with Restaurant Experience!

I am going to try and open a small, a HEALTHY, American style fast-food in Morocco, (possibly in Marrakech or Casa, depending on space I can find), and I would like to meet people who have been in the restaurant industry in ANY occupation to get ... Read More

Robert Oram
RobertfromCalifornia replied to a thread
13 years ago
barriem.

english speaking expats in marrakech by barriem.

hi, i'm originally from new york and i've been living and working in marrakech for almost two years. always wondering what other english speaking expats are up to...drop me a line if you're in or around marrakech! thanks! barrie

Robert Oram

Hi Barrie, I am moving to Morocco this December to start a new life and business. I hope we can meet up for coffee/lunch when I arrive. I am looking at Marrakech for my new dwelling place. I'm coming from San Diego, CA. Please send me a message ... Read More