Jennifer
@JenB
American looking for information about Morocco
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About me
American
Lives in Boston
Speaks Fluent English, passable Italian, a smattering of others.
Registration: 29 November 2011
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cost of living in marrakech by nask007
Hi all, Please can someone guide me on areas to live in Marrakesh? and what the monthly rents would be, also what are the average bills and general cost of living such as bills, shopping , apartment rent etc. I am a single male and do not speak ...
If you want to avoid tourists, probably any place outside the Medina (and especially anywhere near Jemaa ElFnaa) would be fine. I will leave it to others to address safety of various neighborhoods and cost of rents, as I have no idea about ... Read More
New and lonely in Marrakech! by intoafrica
Hello everyone! I just moved to Marrakech about a week ago and I'm a little overwhelmed! Food poisoning (no more street food for me) has recently kept me from getting out there and meeting people, but I'm starting to feel better ...
Hi there! I would love to meet you guys! I am in Marrakech part time only, at this point in time (I spend the winters there) but am invested in expanding my social circle there. I'll be there starting the end of November, through the end of ... Read More
Travelling around with a driver by phoenixinuk
Hi I hope someone here can advise me please. I am coming to Marrakech on 30th october for 3 wks - my 5th visit. I would like to see more of the countryside while I am there and am thinking of hiring a private driver to do this. My concern is - what ...
Hi! I have just started a new business of driver and car for hire, out of Marrakech. We do exactly the type of thing you are planning, and our rates are very reasonable. Please send me a private message so I can give you rates and other ... Read More
New and lonely in Marrakech! by intoafrica
Hello everyone! I just moved to Marrakech about a week ago and I'm a little overwhelmed! Food poisoning (no more street food for me) has recently kept me from getting out there and meeting people, but I'm starting to feel better ...
I'll be in Marrakech for the winter, starting this late November. If you are around then, and want to meet up, send me a message and we'll coordinate something. I'm always happy to meet new people and expand my social circle, ... Read More
Help! Starting salon in Marrakesh-->Advice,comment,tips,do's&don't by Brows&waxing
Hiii Need all the advice I can get, so I can make some good en clear decisions. My profession is beauty business, and my plan is to open a very small salon totally new concept in Marrakech. No city spa, no ordinary beauty salon, no hammam (like we ...
You say what your salon would not be ("city spa, ordinary beauty salon, hammam") but not what it would be. Tell us a little more about what your business would offer as services, and what would make it special and different from other ... Read More
Looking to learn Arabic/French in Marrakech by amahoney13
Hi, I'm arriving in Marrakech in early May. I was wondering if anyone knew of any lessons in Arabic in Marrakech? I'd be interested in French courses as well, but my French is more proficient than my Arabic so I'd really like to focus ...
Hi, I'm so glad that this was useful...Khalid's email is khalid@studyarabicmarrakech.com. Good luck with everything! Read More
Looking to learn Arabic/French in Marrakech by amahoney13
Hi, I'm arriving in Marrakech in early May. I was wondering if anyone knew of any lessons in Arabic in Marrakech? I'd be interested in French courses as well, but my French is more proficient than my Arabic so I'd really like to focus ...
I have taken Darija lessons from an excellent language school in Marrakech. They also offer French lessons, and possibly other languages as well. All the teachers are well qualified, experienced, and (based on my personal experience) do a great ... Read More
Teeth whitening and tattoo in Marrakech by RaphaelDemian
Hello, Thanks everybody for the good input I got for my other questions so far! This encouraged me to ask 2 more. Some foreigners get spices or handmade bags as souvenirs as those are cheaper than back home. I am looking for two other things, I ...
Morocco is not really the best place to obtain either dental services (including cosmetic services) or tattoos. Dental care for most locals is limited to pulling rotten teeth, not bleaching healthy ones. You may be able to find the rare tattoo ... Read More
recommendations for carpenters, blacksmiths, and tailors in Marrakech? by JenB
Hello everyone, Can anyone recommend, from personal experience, good carpenters and/or blacksmiths (metalworkers) in Marrakech? I have been looking for someone to do various kinds of woodworking and metalworking jobs at my home in the Medina, and ...
Hi laduqesa, no need for apologies, I know you had grasped my intent and appreciated your clarifications for others! Things do have a tendency to get heated here sometimes...but I've also found good advice and resources on this site. You have ... Read More
recommendations for carpenters, blacksmiths, and tailors in Marrakech? by JenB
Hello everyone, Can anyone recommend, from personal experience, good carpenters and/or blacksmiths (metalworkers) in Marrakech? I have been looking for someone to do various kinds of woodworking and metalworking jobs at my home in the Medina, and ...
Er... I am a little confused as to what was written in response to what posts, but first, I am sorry for any unintentional offense I may have given anyone, and second, to those who have correctly understood my words and intentions, I am glad to ... Read More
recommendations for carpenters, blacksmiths, and tailors in Marrakech? by JenB
Hello everyone, Can anyone recommend, from personal experience, good carpenters and/or blacksmiths (metalworkers) in Marrakech? I have been looking for someone to do various kinds of woodworking and metalworking jobs at my home in the Medina, and ...
Aicha, thank you for your recommendation. I would like to look into it and see your brother in law's work, so I will probably be in touch with you when I'm there in a few weeks. Despite Laduqesa's correctly pointing out the last part ... Read More
recommendations for carpenters, blacksmiths, and tailors in Marrakech? by JenB
Hello everyone, Can anyone recommend, from personal experience, good carpenters and/or blacksmiths (metalworkers) in Marrakech? I have been looking for someone to do various kinds of woodworking and metalworking jobs at my home in the Medina, and ...
Thank you so much! That sounds perfect. I will definitely be visiting them both! Read More
Young American family looking to move to Marrakech by LindseyF
Hi all, and as'salamailakum. I'm a white American, wife, and mother of 2 young children. My husband (Syrian) and I are Muslim converts and have always planned to raise our children in the Middle East. After significant research, our interest ...
I have to say that I agree with the above...I know nothing about Rabat, but the "energy" in Marrakech can be a little overwhelming sometimes! I like a lot of things about the city, but there is stress involved in living here, at least for ... Read More
Young American family looking to move to Marrakech by LindseyF
Hi all, and as'salamailakum. I'm a white American, wife, and mother of 2 young children. My husband (Syrian) and I are Muslim converts and have always planned to raise our children in the Middle East. After significant research, our interest ...
Hi there, I'm an American with a house (riad) in the Marrakech medina. I would be happy to talk to you about anything regarding expat life in Marrakech, and also about the possibility of renting from me if you do decide to come here. Drop me ... Read More
Who else lives in Marrakech? :-) by Fortis
Hello:-) My name is Nadine and I'm looking for other foreigners like me living in Marrakech :-) I'm a German and English teacher and 29 years old! It would be great to find nice people :-) See you ;-)
Landlord615, was that a reply to me or to someone else? If it was a response to what I said, then I don't think you understood it. I don't think I generalized. I didn't say there aren't good people, everywhere. Moroccan men ... Read More