Marriage issues - Morocco

@laurencej96 Hi I feel your pain with all the requirements needed to get married it’s such a headache, and the travelling back and forth. Reading I saw that you ordered your criminal record on line, would you mind if I asked how you done this ? If this can be done via on line I also am in the same boat with paper work prep and would rather get ahead with some of it now rather than in Morocco. I did the same with my translation from English to Arabic I was lucky to find someone that took a scanned copy now and then take originals when there. I wasn’t aware that you could do the Moroccan criminal record via on line though

best of luck 😊

Where ever you took your shaddah I’m pretty sure that they can do your certificate of conversion. Or the Moroccan Embassy in London may be able to assist you if your local Imam can’t 😊

@laurencej96 you are on the right track with everything you need to do.

With adouls there are many you can choose from. We usually recommend people visit at least 2 or 3 so you know your getting the normal price for mixed marriage which should be between 900 to 1500 Dirhams. And most importantly that you feel happy and comfortable with your adoul.

With the conversation to Islam certificate yes you can obtain this from the UK but it needs to include the Muslim name that you choose in the certificate. It then needs to be translated to Arabic in Morocco.

However most adouls in Morocco can provide you with your certificate too which will be a bit easier and faster as your here.

my commitment to islam- because my name is not islamic and I am a white man. He was not too happy when I asked him, where in the Quran it said muslims need a certificate.

This is not a question about what is written in the Quran. For the man to provide the certificate of conversation, this is Moroccan law. As you are getting a lawful marriage in a foreign country we must respect the law and obligations even when they might not make sense to us as foreigners.

Even though your question was legit he could have explained the answer better to you rather then making you feel uncomfortable.

You are right to find another adoul if you don't feel comfortable with the one you choose.. This is meant to be the happy moment in your life!

Anyway it sounds like with everything else you are on the right track.

If you are in the Rabat area and still need to obtain your conversation to Islam without the feeling of judgement send me a message and I can recommend an adoul. Also if I'm Marrakech I can recommend a very good adoul that can do the conversion and complete the marriage for you fast.

Good luck and congratulations 🎊

Regards

James

Marriage in Morocco

@bevlumley41 You can order your criminal record online https://casierjudiciaire.justice.gov.ma/Accueil.aspx?culture=fr-FR - Normally you should get it without issues most of the time.

We assist with mixed marriages in Morocco and the last 5 couples that did get it online, 3 picked up the criminal record and it had errors in it! The country of residence was the most common mistake and they had to go back to the Ministry of justice in Rabat to request a new one in person.

To obtain your Moroccan Criminal Record in person directly from the Ministry of Justice in Rabat - has information on how to do it.**********

As a visit to Rabat is required for the other formalities, for anyone needing the criminal record I recommend you just apply in person to get it. Then if there are any issues with it you can get it fixed on the spot 👍

Good luck and congratulations 🎊

Regards

James

Marriage in Morocco

Link removed that had relevant instructions to obtain the Moroccan criminal record in person. I've copied the information here for those that need to know 🙌

Moroccan Criminal Record

You will need to obtain a Moroccan criminal record for the purposes of Marriage in Morocco. Even if you have never been in Morocco you will still need the record. The application form which is in French and Arabic for your Moroccan criminal record is available from the Ministry of Justice in Rabat. You also need to take photocopies of the biometric (photo page) of your passport and the page containing the stamp of your last entry into Morocco.

How to apply for your Moroccan Criminal Record

1. Visit the Ministry of Justice in Rabat, Morocco

2. Ask them for the Criminal Record Application

3. Complete the Application in English

4. Get Photocopies of your passports Biometric Page and the page showing your last entry stamp into Morocco.

5.Return the completed application with your passport photocopies to the Ministry of Justice

The police will then provide you with a receipt which contains the day and time you need to return to the Ministry of Justice to collect your criminal record.

If you have further queries feel free to reply here or direct message.

Once the court approve the marriage, does a time limit apply to the marriage contract being signed? Or can this be done whenever?

@laurencej96 after the court approves the marriage you are able to sign the contract at a later date. Other couples have done this.

As for the time frame you have to sign the contract you should talk with the adoul you are working with and make them aware you want to sign the contract at a later date for more advice. They will best be able to advise you.

@MarriageInMorocco hi I really like this topic every one talking really nice happy

if it’s  possible to contact you I am looking forward to get married in Morocco

I am Muslim Pakistani

if possible please send me your contact

kind regards

syed

@sakkiyar Hi. I've sent you a message on here.

If you have any general question re the process of getting married in Morocco be sure to also post in the forum to help others in the same situation 🙂

And finally congratulations 🎊 on your upcoming marriage and welcome to Morocco 🇲🇦!

@laurencej96 could you send me the web site fir Rabat so I could do it in line please. it would help alot

@MarriageInMorocco

Hi can u give me the adoul contact in rabat thank you

@harleyryder

Yeah i need the link too my fiance lives in uk and he need the moroccan criminal record

@Fati93 you need one from the Rabat police station and take it to the city police station you live in. All done in Arabic

@harleyryder its not from the ministry of justice ? Because i read that on another website they said " Moroccan Criminal Record

You will need to visit the Ministry of Justice in Rabat to obtain your Moroccan Criminal Record. The application form is in Arabic/French and you’ll need to provide photocopies of your passport with the application. Depending on the time you submit this application the record will be ready within 1 to 3 days."

I live already in rabat and my fiance british so he cant apply online  to get it ?

I have many questions if someone can help me:

First i read that we need uk embassy appointement in morocco to get 3 documents : Affirmation of Marriage.

Notarized copy of your Passport.

Certificate of Nationality/Citizenship.

Is that true ? And he cant get them from his embassy in uk .

-And they said   all the documents  obtained from uk and morocco should be translate arabic here in morocco.  My question is if that true ? He can translate them in uk that would save us some  time

-and for the police interview if someone have ideas what questions they ask

You can obtain the embassy documents from either Rabat or Marrakesh. If you're unable to find an appointment, make sure to check every day. The appointment availability at the British embassy is quite disappointing, but based on my experience, there are cancellations and new appointments added without prior notice.

The Arabic translations need to be completed in Morocco by translators certified to the court.

The police interview is more like a friendly conversation. It involves discussing how you both met, his job, family, and your future plans, such as moving to another country together, etc. The specific questions may vary depending on the city, as they are not the same everywhere, but they revolve around similar topics.

Getting married here is a process, but with proper planning before leaving the UK, you can accomplish things relatively quickly.

@MarriageInMorocco

hello, thank you for the detailed explanation.i would like to ask about the medical certificate. how do i get it? its from any doctor?

thanks in advance

Do you need both a uk criminal record check and Moroccan?

@Yassim M

you can go to any general doctor in Morocco and they will provide you with one after basic checks  costing around 200-300 Dh

regards

Arif

@eXOFNG1983

yes both is require Morocco police checks can be given same day in Rabat or you can order online takes around 8 hours to obtain 

regards

arif

Salamz Arif,

You mentioned something about DBS being accepted instead of an Acro Police check, my question is does it have to be within three months of the time you have your appointment in Morocco. As my appointment is in January (Marrakesh) and my DBS was Issued in October.

I also get Paid on a weekly basis, so my wage slips come weekly, would I need to print twelve lots of Wage Slips and have them translated, or can I just send them a letter confirming my employment.

look forward to your response

regards

Arif

Hi, do I (female) need a letter of employment and wage slips if I'm going to marry in morocco, but at the same time going to apply to live there straight after we marry?

I don't plan on returning to England once I get there to marry my fiancé. Can anyone help please?

Thank you

    Salamz Arif,
You mentioned something about DBS being accepted instead of an Acro Police check, my question is does it have to be within three months of the time you have your appointment in Morocco. As my appointment is in January (Marrakesh) and my DBS was Issued in October.

I also get Paid on a weekly basis, so my wage slips come weekly, would I need to print twelve lots of Wage Slips and have them translated, or can I just send them a letter confirming my employment.

look forward to your response

regards

Arif
   

    -@ArifIsHere

have DM

however for the group 

its 3 months from

time you submit to family court so in this case you will

need another 

work letter can confirm your wage  also

wage slips dont need to be translated   

    Hi, do I (female) need a letter of employment and wage slips if I'm going to marry in morocco, but at the same time going to apply to live there straight after we marry?
I don't plan on returning to England once I get there to marry my fiancé. Can anyone help please?

Thank you
   

    -@LailaDe

yes still

need all documents 

@Vakil thank you for your response, appreciate it.

Hi all,

I wanted to ask if you need to complete the Affirmation Marital status on the GOV.UK website, this also gives you the option to certify your passport.

Can you go to the Embassy in Marrakesh or Rabat without doing this?

@LailaDe

I lived in Morocco for 10 years.

My ex is British moroccan.

I beg you to reconsider your choice to live there straight away.

Please take your time.

Morocco is not the place you think it is once your living there as a woman.

@aishahm

I'm living in Morocco for 19 years. My husband is Moroccan. Do not make a generality

@LailaDe

Hi

It's best you bring your wage slips and letter of employment.  They asked to see mine (I am female), but I know other females getting married were not asked.   No need to get them translated.

@Vakil good day

Please can you also DM me about police checks, acro or basic DBS required?

@Yasmin21 some say dbs works but get acro for safety as that's what I have heard works the most because it has your picture on it.

The record of Islam needs to be done in Morocco again.  I had the same question to the adoul as I reverted 3 years ago.  It has to do with the worst-case scenario, in case you or your partner dies and the implementation of the law regarding the inheritance.

@eXOFNG1983 Yes you do need both.  The Moroccan criminal check is for free and will be given to you on the same day

    Do you need both a uk criminal record check and Moroccan?       

@Yasmin21we got married in october this year and we used only the basic DBS but with apostile

also the  birth certificate with an apostile

@Yasmin21 ur partner from uk needs to bring

-copie of birth certificate with apostile

-basic DBS with apostile

-photos

-employment letter ( it should mention the job and how much ur partner earn)

-passeport

In morocco ur partner needs to do:

-islam certificate

-moroccan criminal record

-Affirmation of Marital Status from the british embassy in morocco (book an appointement on their website )

Hi I've come across this group and I'm hoping someone may be able to help me. I've read through the thread, and it's very helpful so far.

I'm A British revert muslim (I have a shahada certificate) and I want to marry a moroccan man I met.

In the UK, I know you can do the nikah without legalising the marriage. The nikah is the most important thing to me, but I'm not sure if this is possible in morocco with it being a muslim country? Does the legal and religious processes of marriage coincide?

Also, what paperwork do I need to get married in Marrakesh?

To confirm, I have my decree absolut from my divorce, UK passport, a DBS (though over 3 months old) and certificate of shahada.

Please advise and thank you in advance!

@laurencej96

hi is a DBS check sufficient for this process from uk . or Acro which takes longer and more expensive