Ross Taylor
@RWT
Scottish expat in Morocco
Forum posts
20
Contacts
4
About me
Scottish
Lives in Marrakech
Speaks English, French, Fuhsha, Darija (Latin & Ancient Greek, written)
Registration: 07 December 2013
Activity
Cost of living in Morocco by KavitaAmeet
I am planning to stay in Morocco for 3 months and work there. What are the daily expenses I can expect if I my staying and eating is being covered by my Company? I will be staying alone there
I am a long term expat resident living in Marrakech where I have my own property. So I have monthly bills for RADEEMA and Maroc Telecom (landline and internet) and the usual annual taxes etc to pay. I find that a monthly budget of 5000 dirhams ... Read More
Birth certificate problem and residency by sunflowers1980
I'm a British woman married to a Moroccan (from Marrakech). I'm hoping to apply for a Moroccan residency permit but have a question regarding my birth certificate: When we got married in Marrakech last year, the Morrocan authorities insisted ...
This should not have happened if you hold UK citizenship whether you are Muslim or not. Are there any other factors to be taken into account? A photocopy of your birth certificate, notarised by an avocat here (with the usual stamps and signatures of ... Read More
bluray 3d movies. by Ramdhun Avinash
Hello, anyone know where can i get bluray 3d movies in Marrakech? ?? Its so hard to find it here!
Unfortunately not: these are CD/DVD etc outlets and few are actually named apart from the proprietors name. There are at least two in the Gueliz location. Walk down multiple stairs into the basement of the residential/commercial complex and you will ... Read More
bluray 3d movies. by Ramdhun Avinash
Hello, anyone know where can i get bluray 3d movies in Marrakech? ?? Its so hard to find it here!
In Gueliz try Place de la Liberty on Avenue Mohammed V (new building complex on the left heading into the central Ville Nouvelle). Or within the medina Rue Bab Agnaou, again on the left heading south. Read More
Transport to the Airport by Maggie87
Hello! I'm flying to Sevilla for a weekend this Friday - my flight is at 7,40. I found out that the first bus no 19 in the morning is at 6,15. Is that enough time to catch my flight on time? Any experiences? Is there any other cheap option? Since I ...
Not nearly enough time I'm afraid. A two hour minimum on arrival at Marrakech airport is recommended considering the vagaries of Passport Control etc. Although you say Maggie that taxis are too expensive in my opinion you do not have an option here, ... Read More
Housing in Marrakech by mejs22
Hi all, I'll be interning at an organization in Marrakech, Morocco from Mid-May to the beginning of August and will need an apartment for the summer. Does anyone know of any cheap apts available or how to find them? The cheaper the better! One that ...
A few ideas here: http://www.tripadvisor.com/VacationRentals-g293734-Reviews-zfp1-Marrakech_Marrakech_Tensift_El_Haouz_Region-Cheap_Discount_Vacation_Rentals.html Read More
looking for garden soil by JenB
Hello, I wonder if someone can answer this question: where should I go to buy earth for plants (potting soil, garden soil)? Would the big plant nurseries sell bags of earth? What about the small plant area in the square? I want to start ...
Hi Jen, I can answer you questions but only if you are living in Marrakech (I assume you are because of your reference to the square). Professional gardeners will buy both soil and soil improvers for you (I use a peat based compost from Lithuania ... Read More
Private English lessons - how much to charge? by Maggie87
Hello everybody! I would like to know how much is normal to charge private English lessons here in Marrakech (per hour)? Thank you in advance! :)
It is very difficult as a foreigner to offer English language tutoring in Morocco. Even those with English as their native tongue will be turned down in favour of Moroccans who can read, speak and write in fluent English - they are cheaper hires ... Read More
Top hiring sectors In Marrakech by Julien
Hi, lets talk about job opportunities In Marrakech. What are the top hiring sectors? And according to you, what are the most promising job sectors, which will keep creating jobs In Marrakech? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...
Hi Julien, Do you mean job opportunities for Moroccans or expats? Tourism remains the number one employers (agriculture, phosphate mining and fishing for locals) for both but other careers such as teaching, even of foreign languages, are minimal as ... Read More
Aerobic, fitness... by Maggie87
Hi there! I was wandering if here in Marrakech one can attend some aerobic activities, where and for which price? I've heard that you can find it for 70 dh per month. Is it true? Thanks in advance for all the info!! :D
Click here for a list of aerobics on offer (not yoga!) google.com/#q=aerobics+marrakech Read More
Small studio to rent by Maggie87
Hi there! Me and my friend are searching for the small studio to rent, or any other place for two persons. All we need are two beds (or one big), and basic facilities (bathroom, small kitchen), for the cheap price (1000 to max 2000 dh). Does ...
Price will depend on how long you wish to rent for and the area. The further from the centres of the medina and the Ville Nouvelle the cheaper it will be. Also are you looking for a studio apartment or a painting/photography studio with ... Read More
The other side of the Moroccan postcard by Julien
Hi, As a tourist in a foreign country, very often, we are enchanted with what we discover. Living abroad is different. It's a rich experience but there are also some difficulties to face. When people ask me for advice on living abroad, I ...
Thank you Julien for introducing me to this side of expat-blog. As a newcomer to this site I am more than happy to contribute my experiences and to learn from others too. I am not a youngster (!) unlike Amir above! But I have worked and travelled in ... Read More
Business in Marrakech by Bushra786
Hi I am looking to do my own business in Marrakech, i want to sell Ice cream in a van or in a shop, i am in England, can anyone advice me on the following: Do i need a licence or anything of the sort, to sell Ice cream in Marrakech? If i do how ...
Which examination board syllabus to you conform to nathalieidealog and do you have a website to consult for further details? Thank you. Read More
Why has expat blog taken down a post that is designed to help people? by jessicasian
Dear Expat.com, I don't make any money from my website and the whole point is to spread awareness and help people who are mentally ill. How can I do that if you take down my posts? You could have at least sent me an e-mail to notify me. I guess I'm ...
I am grateful to John C for a reminder of the Terms and Conditions of this site. Although a very long term foreign resident of Marrakech I only came across and subscribed recently. I only briefly scanned these conditions (we are all lazy after all, ... Read More
Business in Marrakech by Bushra786
Hi I am looking to do my own business in Marrakech, i want to sell Ice cream in a van or in a shop, i am in England, can anyone advice me on the following: Do i need a licence or anything of the sort, to sell Ice cream in Marrakech? If i do how ...
If you are UK citizen then you can contact http://www.britishbusinessgroupmarrakech.com/ for advice. Read More