New members of the Morocco forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021

Hello my name is patty cake and I'm getting married in Morocco I'm at the point where I'm doing all my certificates in Arabic and I was wondering if they have to actually look like the certificate once they're put into Arabic

Hi Patty. No they don't.  When we had our marriage certificate translated in the UK, the moroccan consulate accepted it as it was... different format from the table we have on pir registry office supplied certificate...

Hi all. My name is Fadma. I am Moroccan, was born in Morocco,  brought up in France and now have lived in England for 13 years +

Planning to go back to Morocco this year so kids can learn culture and languages...

Hi all, I was married to my husband in Casablanca in January. I'm looking for jobs there so I can be with him while we wait for his US visa to be approved. Anyone have leads on python developer or teaching positions?

Peace and blessings

Salaam, if your husband knows french he can find job easly tell me so that i can recommend or find in call center English job

Salaam,

Choukran, khouya. My husband knows French very well and Darija as he is from Casablanca, but he does not like to work in call centers. I speak only English.

Alhamdulillah he can get jobs just he has to submit his CV anapec and apply job as per his job field.

It is hard to find job who are English speaking person in Morocco. Me I have 15 years experiences in sales Purchase and i did not find job because of french language. For English speakers only the way do business in Morocco even small. I travelled many countries and waiting calm down situation of covid19 after that will move.

Hello All.

My name is NotBrandonSaad. An inside joke if anyone watches ice hockey or is from Canada.

I came across this website because of a post the user jess1406 made in 2016. I hope to get answers related to that relevant to 2021 information as details may or may not have changed in the last 5 years.

I don't have an expat story as I don't live in Morocco, but I hope, if I can find a decent job, will be able to with my future wife. Though, finding a job may be tough for a non-Arabic and non-French speaking individual like me.

And if anyone knows how the post-secondary education system works in Canada, College education, where you earn Diplomas or Advanced Diplomas, equal to an Associate Degree in the US, are virtually unacceptable anywhere outside Canada, unless you have tangible field experience to back it up. Teaching English is certainly an option, though I don't know if there are institutions or even privately it can be enough to pay for expenses or supporting a family, but there is no way supporting a family in Morocco can be worse than supporting a family in Canada (Ontario) where the rent alone can range from 50-90% of your monthly income. Note, these figures are worse in BC.

But I will be optimistic as development in Morocco is growing and certainly cities outside Casablanca seem to have higher populations of English-speaking individuals, so I am hopeful more English-speaking businesses will eventually come.

Hi, my name is Clay and my wifes name  is Blessing. We r going to live in Morocco for a few months to see if we want to settle here. I am American and she is Sudanese. I was in Morocco in 2007 when i was teaching in Ghana. Ive always wanted to return to this beautiful country. So May is the month when we will arrive in Casablanca and then determine what city we will choose to reside. Love to hear from all who choose to respond with info or words of wisdom!

I am an Indian, i am facing problem in french language because i do not know.  Arabic speaking  also not like Sudan,  UAE , Saudi Arabia and etc. Moroccan spoke Darija language.

Hello to all! My wife and I started 'slow traveling' about 1.5 years ago, intending to spend 3 to 6 months in each country. However Covid put a major 'kabosh' on our plans, and we have spent the whole time in Ecuador. We have been able to move to different cities and towns but not to other SA countries yet. We hope to be able to spend time in Peru and Columbia before the end of 2021, then back to visit family in the USA for a few weeks around x'mas.  Then, the point of this dissertation, we want to come to Morocco for 3 to 6 months. I have used this Expat.com resource extensively in Ecuador and have read most of the forum for Morocco, but would appreciate  any input on housing, cost of living and safety. We think we would start in Tangier and then?? We have traveled the world, pre-retirement, enough to understand petty crime (pick pocketing and other crimes of opportunity), but I am your VERY typical American, 6 foot 2 and way too many pounds:), sooo..... I stand out in many places. So safety considerations are a consideration.
Again, any and all input is appreciated.

Hi everyone,

I wasn't planning on being an expat.

I came to Morocco on holiday in December 2020 and when my flight back to the UK was cancelled I decided to stay in Essaouira.

Up until now I was very happy here. Essaouira is beautiful and I have some friends here. I am learning Darija and I have a remote job back in the UK.

Ramadan has been a challenging experience, especially in Corona times. I know I don't want to go back to the UK but it doesn't feel the same as it used to be.

I met an American lady that has come to Morocco in March and is looking to stay here. She said that many expats have this 3 months breaking point.

Did you experience that?

Nitzan Marinov wrote:

Hi everyone,

I wasn't planning on being an expat.

I came to Morocco on holiday in December 2020 and when my flight back to the UK was cancelled I decided to stay in Essaouira.

Up until now I was very happy here. Essaouira is beautiful and I have some friends here. I am learning Darija and I have a remote job back in the UK.

Ramadan has been a challenging experience, especially in Corona times. I know I don't want to go back to the UK but it doesn't feel the same as it used to be.

I met an American lady that has come to Morocco in March and is looking to stay here. She said that many expats have this 3 months breaking point.

Did you experience that?

Hi.

It all starts of with a short visit. I remember I came to visit morocco and 7 years later I’m still hear 😆 time flies.

What I can say is that like all places and countries there will be time when you get tried and frustrated especially when your not used to a new culture or how people
Operate within the country. There will be difficult times but most of all there will be lots of happy moments.

Always be clam patient but at the same time I learn never to relay on other people. Always double check everything before making a decision.

I absolutely love morocco and your location is amazing. I’m living in Morocco and also visit Other cities. With Covid like the rest of the world it slowed things down with the night curfew and inter city travels but I guess it’s for our safety. If you need any advise or guidance just let me no and I will
Do my best to help.

Vakil wrote:

Nitzan Marinov wrote:

Hi everyone,

I wasn't planning on being an expat.

I came to Morocco on holiday in December 2020 and when my flight back to the UK was cancelled I decided to stay in Essaouira.

Up until now I was very happy here. Essaouira is beautiful and I have some friends here. I am learning Darija and I have a remote job back in the UK.

Ramadan has been a challenging experience, especially in Corona times. I know I don't want to go back to the UK but it doesn't feel the same as it used to be.

I met an American lady that has come to Morocco in March and is looking to stay here. She said that many expats have this 3 months breaking point.

Did you experience that?

Hi.

It all starts of with a short visit. I remember I came to visit morocco and 7 years later I’m still hear 😆 time flies.

What I can say is that like all places and countries there will be time when you get tried and frustrated especially when your not used to a new culture or how people
Operate within the country. There will be difficult times but most of all there will be lots of happy moments.

Always be clam patient but at the same time I learn never to relay on other people. Always double check everything before making a decision.

I absolutely love morocco and your location is amazing. I’m living in Morocco and also visit Other cities. With Covid like the rest of the world it slowed things down with the night curfew and inter city travels but I guess it’s for our safety. If you need any advise or guidance just let me no and I will
Do my best to help.

Thank you for reaching out. Would love to speak offline. Will send you my contact details privately.

That’s fine. Thank you. Look forward to your message and discussion.

parrotsrest wrote:

Hello to all! My wife and I started 'slow traveling' about 1.5 years ago, intending to spend 3 to 6 months in each country. However Covid put a major 'kabosh' on our plans, and we have spent the whole time in Ecuador. We have been able to move to different cities and towns but not to other SA countries yet. We hope to be able to spend time in Peru and Columbia before the end of 2021, then back to visit family in the USA for a few weeks around x'mas.  Then, the point of this dissertation, we want to come to Morocco for 3 to 6 months. I have used this Expat.com resource extensively in Ecuador and have read most of the forum for Morocco, but would appreciate  any input on housing, cost of living and safety. We think we would start in Tangier and then?? We have traveled the world, pre-retirement, enough to understand petty crime (pick pocketing and other crimes of opportunity), but I am your VERY typical American, 6 foot 2 and way too many pounds:), sooo..... I stand out in many places. So safety considerations are a consideration.
Again, any and all input is appreciated.

Hi, I love the fact your visiting every country it sounds amazing. Iv traveled a lot and experienced a lot over the years. Especially for work 😀

Like every country there are always in safe places and areas to go. As your 6ft 2 it’s very unlikely you will be a target of petty crime here thankfully. Yes you must be careful for pickpocketing and other crimes especially at night. But what I can say is the safety and security in public is very good. You will find lots of police patrolling the streets to protect people.

Thankfully in 7 years I have not had any bad experience with crime and I’m sure you will not also. Just remember stay clame and just enjoy all keeps things close to you and try not to hold phones and leave your belongings where it’s easy for people To take.

In relation to housing you can usually take out 6 month rental on apartments or short term rental if you planning to move between cities.

In marreksh 6 month contract within the city typical cost is around 4500 Dh per month furnished. So that’s around $450 usd (around that depending on exchange rates) water and electric if it’s nit included (long term) is not expensive around $15 usd for electric and $5 for water per month depending on how much you use but that was my last bill anyways. Gas is around $5 per gas bottle and it last over a month depending on how much you cook or if you use it for a boiler.

Short term rental usually is more expensive and inclusive of bills so depending on where your location is can be anything around 250-1000 Dh for Aprtment and prices can get much higher. This is per night.
($25-$100 per night) but again you can find lots of rentals and good prices by searching.

Car rental long terms would be around $400 per month otherwise $20-30 per day for short terms. Depending on the car you want.

Food is very cheap 😃 especially if your cooking yourself and buy from the local
Souks.


If you need any advise in Morocco please feel free to reach out and will do my best to help where possible.

Vakil, thanks so much for your input. Do you think there is much dislike for Americans in Morocco? Thanks

Parrotsrest,

I am a New Yorker . Been living here  in Casablanca Morocco for 2 years now after a 2 year stopover in the Sultanate of Oman. One thing I can attest to regarding love for Americans in the Gulf and here in Morocco is that they put Americans on a very high pedestal. I sometimes find it unfathomable considering what is seen on Fox and CNN etc. You will likely never get a traffic ticket from the police once they see your American credentials (not telling you to go break the law now).  Much respect from the locals as they always go beyond the call of duty to try and speak with you in English. My only fault is with drivers. The things they do at times will blow your mind. Besides that your experience should be memorable, in shaa Allah. Vakil pretty much sums up your other questions.

Hi. You will not find any hostility from anyone in morocco especially being American. Morocco relationship with the USA is very good and a lot of Morccan study and visit USA.

As per the experience with other members you will truly enjoy it. Driving in Morocco us a nightmare especially Casablanca however you will get used it over time but yes need to be careful not to break the law but police do try to help and forgive when they can.

With Covid at the moment intercity travels are very limited and curfews are on till 9pm so there will be lots of police checkpoints. A for safety and B to help reduce the spread of covid.

The rules might be relaxed soon but only time will tell. 🙏🏻

parrotsrest wrote:

Do you think there is much dislike for Americans in Morocco? Thanks

Not if you are white. If you were black American you may come across racism and then treated a little better when they realise you're not from a third world country and as such they won't be able to get away treating you as they please.  As a matter of fact, white people are treated far better than black people from their very own continent, even if they share the same religion of Islam. A white non-Muslim will be treated better than a black Muslim. The way some black migrants who do not even intend to stay in Morocco but passing on their way to Europe are treated is cruel. There is many documented cases of black migrants having their human rights violated, but not as severe as seen in countries like Libya but still inhumane. This isn't helped with the tendency to shift the blame for problems of crime and unemployment on black migrants. However as a white visitor, as you well know, you will find your wallet facing a lot of ill treatment!

thanks for  your input, we are very encouraged, and look forward to this part of our journey.

xb23, thanks for taking the time to reply. As always education will prevail, it just takes much longer than we would hope:)

parrotsrest wrote:

xb23, thanks for taking the time to reply. As always education will prevail, it just takes much longer than we would hope:)

I remember reading that Morocco was the first to recognise the United States as an independent nation or one of them.

I didn't want to bring this up, because it is rare and I don't want to put people off visiting this beautiful country, and Morocco works hard together with the United States to prevent it, but there does exist the threat of terrorism unfortunately. Though it hasn't stopped me from travelling back and forth since 2013. But I don't stand out and I speak Arabic.

I have just checked, and your gov advises about this (under Safety and Security section) and other important information for American travellers to Morocco:

USA Department of State - Morocco Travel Advisory April 2021

XB23, where are you from?

xb23, state department stuff is pretty standard stuff, again, thanks for your input. Morocco definitely stays on the travel itinerary for 2022!

Am from türkey İstanbul 25 years am in morocco l have turkish resteurant middle of agdal  in rabat full in good condition 2 parking am looking partner to change concept

Osmanim, secure message me your contact information. I am in Casablanca.

You're always welcome in your home , as you know Morocco and Moroccan people are always opening their arms for everyone , mohamed from morocco

Hello,

I'm Ayobami, a bilingual (English and French) teacher from Nigeria. I have read some beautiful stories about Morocco, and I'm interested in moving there as a teacher.

I'll appreciate your advice on where to start and which steps to take.

Many thanks.

Hi all, Bonjour à tous, A8la wa sa8lane 

I am glad being part of this community.
I am an expat of the "long term type", having landed in the country in 2009

Cheers,
Taïbi

I am planning to move to the Agadir area in March 2022 when my wife retires. I will be in Agadir for three weeks in August to scout the housing market. I would be glad to meet local expats while I am there.

Avoid going in the summer to search for a property. The best time is to get a good deal in Agadir is from the end of September to the end of February. Try to rent directly from the locals and not through an estate agent. Good luck

Hello
My name is Miriam and I live in Canada but will soon marry a man of my dreams from Morocco. Been to Morocco twice already and fell in love with country and people, its just so beautiful. I'm happy to be part of such a great group, where we can share stories and help one another.

Hello Everyone,
My name is Angel, I currently live  Toronto and would be travelling to Morocco to meet my fiancee in mid August and get marry. There’s so much documents needed that I’m continuously surfing  the net for help, thank goodness I found this site and thread and have received reply to my question. Thank you so much for making this site and my Allah bless us all.

Hello my name is Tia . Just joining this forum. Will be visiting Marrakech within a month .
Greetings to everyone

Hi I'm den, from the States, and I may be living and working in Morocco soon. Nice to meet ya.

Denofzeal, where in the States are you from and where is Morocco will you be living?

Retiree in Morocco from the states. When I got  all my documents   papers  registered with the Police Dept.  They issue the residency card (Card  National) then you can live very comfortably here in Morocco.  They even ordered my husband to open my own private bank account ! Whoever said women have no rights in Morocco were wrong, women have the many rights under Moroccan civic and islamic laws.