Dizzl
English expat in Morocco
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About me
English
Lives in Marrakech, Marrakech-Tensift-A
Speaks English, French (basic)
Registration: 08 March 2018
Mixed Marriage Process in Morocco by jess1406
Hi everybody, I am a British female who has recently married my Moroccan fianc茅 in September 2016. I wanted to write a post on an up to date process to help those who are in a similar situation going through the process or planning to get ...
Vakil, does a DBS certificate work to your knowledge, or they require the actual police certificate...https://www.acro.police.uk/Police-Certificates-OnlineIve always done the police cert for my docs as i didnt want to have any issues and be forced ... Read More
British Citizen marrying fianc茅 in Morocco - Paperwork query by Lionessx
Hi there, I鈥檓 a British Citizen looking to marry my fianc茅 in August... Just sorting out the paperwork and this is puzzling me a bit... I understand all the paperwork required for marriage etc however, along with our official documents ...
Better to confirm with the court and the police station who is marrying you if they will accept a DBS or the ACRO, as it is them who ultimately decides, nothing worse than turning up with your documents and having to get them despatched from your ... Read More
Mosquitoes in Morocco "shniwla Kayna"
When I first arrived in agadir, at one point I had 13 or so bites over me, one particular painful one was on my second knuckle on my left index finger. I took a hot spoon (hot from under the tap), and forced it on the bite, repeated it several ... Read More
Divorce or annulment by Abays1984
Sadly I was just married 3 weeks ago. As soon as I married him鈥� let鈥檚 just say his abuse started. I left and went back to the United States due to this. I am at a complete loss on what I need to do to divorce this person.Can I divorce ...
Annullment is much harder to do than divorce, as you will have to give more reasons and evidence to annul over divorce.Divorce in morocco can be simple and fast, but only if both people agree to it, but if one side (male) doesn't want it, it is ... Read More
English speaking accountant and lawyer required by Dizzl
Hi, Ive been looking around for a decent lawyer and accountant in Marrakech, but they need to be fluent in their english speaking. If anyone can suggest some companies for me, it would be greatly appreciated. I specify fluent, as i have been to ...
Hi, sorry i just saw this. Youre still interested? Phil Read More
No Profession Residency? by GuestPoster410
Hi, Might girlfriend works for an english school in Marrakech and I'm just wondering if it's possible to get a long term visa as a no profession or am I better off just leaving and coming back every 3 months? I know how to go about getting ...
Oh nice. I was refused them a couple of years ago citing airport tax incomes as the reason not to issue, so a drive to ceuta fixed it, but I guess with corona days it's changed now. I'm not sure what a valid reason would be for this, but ... Read More
Divorce in Morocco by Mister Ad
Im a Swedish citizen just before corona, I married with a Moroccan girl. We have never lived together or something. The idea was that she would move to me to Sweden. Meanwhile, we realized that were not right for each other. Is there anyone here ...
Hes better protected to divorce in morocco amicably, as she can demand payments for living and food expenses (during and after marriage) as well as full dowry payment depending what's written in the marriage contract. Divorce is quick, easy ... Read More
No Profession Residency? by GuestPoster410
Hi, Might girlfriend works for an english school in Marrakech and I'm just wondering if it's possible to get a long term visa as a no profession or am I better off just leaving and coming back every 3 months? I know how to go about getting ...
Hi, My statement was relevant to his circumstances, not all circumstances, I should have clarified this. Apologies P Read More
Divorce in Morocco by Mister Ad
Im a Swedish citizen just before corona, I married with a Moroccan girl. We have never lived together or something. The idea was that she would move to me to Sweden. Meanwhile, we realized that were not right for each other. Is there anyone here ...
Foreigners experiences shouldn't be hidden at all, so as to serve as a warning / guide to other people who are in, or about to be in a relationship with someone that appears too good to be true. I too have stories of corrupt officials which I ... Read More
No Profession Residency? by GuestPoster410
Hi, Might girlfriend works for an english school in Marrakech and I'm just wondering if it's possible to get a long term visa as a no profession or am I better off just leaving and coming back every 3 months? I know how to go about getting ...
They no longer extend visas. Either you leave every 3 months, or you apply for residency. Unless you have employment in morocco, married to someone who has a legal right to be here, or you have a business here. You must show them what reason you ... Read More
Divorce in Morocco by Mister Ad
Im a Swedish citizen just before corona, I married with a Moroccan girl. We have never lived together or something. The idea was that she would move to me to Sweden. Meanwhile, we realized that were not right for each other. Is there anyone here ...
Hi. You do not need an Adoul in the first instance. You will need your marriage certificate and passport. You will both go to a typist and write that you wish to divorce, and your terms for divorce, any monies you wish to give her, as per the ... Read More
Buying a Use Automatic Car in Marrakech by GuestPoster651
Hi, I am currently living in Marrakech and need a car to get to my new job, as it's 45 minutes away. I'm American and cannot drive a manual car, therefore I need a automatic car. Does anyone have advice where automatic cars may be available ...
Have look at kifal auto. It's a website that links buyers and sellers. The seller pays their fees, and ensure transaction runs smoothly, as well as providing a report on the car for less savvy people. P Read More
long term car rental vs buying in Marrakech by Dacyr12
Hi everybody, I will be arriving in Marrakech around the first two weeks of May, planning to stay a couple of years, and need advice whether a car would be indispensable to live there. I was checking the website of the most famous company (hertz, ...
It all depends on where you need to go. Taxis are cheap, 20dh or so for a 15 minute drive, therefore more economical than renting a Clio 250dh per day + fuel charges. It all depends if you have the finances to pay for the convenience. From ... Read More
Buying a Use Automatic Car in Marrakech by GuestPoster651
Hi, I am currently living in Marrakech and need a car to get to my new job, as it's 45 minutes away. I'm American and cannot drive a manual car, therefore I need a automatic car. Does anyone have advice where automatic cars may be available ...
Remember you'll need a residence permit to buy a car, or a company; you can't buy a car without them. P Read More
English speaker : job opportunities in marrakech by Sarahshayhani
Dear all, I have been looking for jobs for a month now in the tourism industry, I have a wide experience in the field as a receptionist and a lead manager. However, honestly I am not really a fan of French language (although I'm obliged to ...
There aren't many opportunities for English only speakers as they don't make up the bulk of visitors to Marrakech. Majority of the industry will require a working ability with the French language so you are able to deal with 3/4 of the ... Read More
Positive advice about marrying a moroccan man by Blexing28
Please post only positive advice about marrying a man in morocco and what documents are needed. Please do not post anything negative. If you were played by a moroccan man please keep this to yourself because not all moroccan men are the same and not ...
He has the ability to find all the information you require in his local town/city. All documents required will be advertised. There are many posts on this very topic on the forums, so a few minutes searching will yield all the information you ... Read More
Moving personal items from London to Casablanca by bravopapa
I am looking for someone trustworthy who can move some of my personal stuff from London to Casablanca. Any recommendation please?
Hi. I have a friend who runs a transportation company and collects from all over UK, and delivers all over Morocco, then collects all over Morocco, and delivers all over UK. He comes once a month or so. Highly recommended and trustworthy. Not sure ... Read More
Business advice
Shisha is not legal in Morocco, despite numerous Shisha cafes. The cafes get raided by the police, and equipment confiscated. You're intending to enter into a dark area, where you don't speak the language, and attempting to do it legally, ... Read More
Advice to Foreign investors by nader18
One of the costliest component of doing business is working in an environment with an inefficient and archaic bureaucratic system. Morocco, unfortunately still lingers on to a colonial system of doing business which restricts growth and cause ...
It all depends on what you are doing/planning to do in Morocco. Whatever you think the budget is, double it, to plan for the worst, and plan for delays. There is plenty of money to be made in Morocco, but you have to be careful, like you would in ... Read More
Is this young Moroccan man playing with me? by GuestPoster7420
I met a young Moroccan man in a 鈥� social media forum鈥� a few month ago and we emediately hit it off. We began speaking every day. I鈥檝e been to Morocco and visit him and his family. I am soon going back but are now having second ...
Everyone will play in the game to make it more realistic. It's strange how common sense goes out the window when meeting foreigners, and falling in love. Like it or not we still choose our suiters according to education and class. Very rare ... Read More
Is this young Moroccan man playing with me? by GuestPoster7420
I met a young Moroccan man in a 鈥� social media forum鈥� a few month ago and we emediately hit it off. We began speaking every day. I鈥檝e been to Morocco and visit him and his family. I am soon going back but are now having second ...
Its culturally acceptable to marry younger, and I mean a lot younger e.g., 15 years, but not older, due to being family centric, unless theyre supporting them financially it will never happen. Due to the lack of opportunities, jobs and welfare ... Read More
Is this young Moroccan man playing with me? by GuestPoster7420
I met a young Moroccan man in a 鈥� social media forum鈥� a few month ago and we emediately hit it off. We began speaking every day. I鈥檝e been to Morocco and visit him and his family. I am soon going back but are now having second ...
There's a lot of people saying they 'met on social media' but never specify what sort, what they were doing on it, as well as the person they're 'in a relationship with' was doing on there.... This is the first big clue as to ... Read More
Overseas end of life vehicles Marocco - authorised wrecking yards by michepich
Hi, my family and I are travelling down from Sweden to Marocco in a cheap car this summer. I am not sure the car will make it all the way back up again. If the car happened to break down in Marocco - are there legitimate/authorised car wreckers ...
Cars can only be imported into morocco if they are less than 3 years old. But you will have to pay the full amount of duty for import as if the car was brand new, even if you paid 100dh for it. Cars older than this are unable to be registered in ... Read More
How much does it cost to get fast wifi set up at your home? by nelharim
How much does it cost to get fast wifi set up at your home in Morocco?
Hi, I have 100mb Fibre for 500dh per month. Installation was 800, plus the cost of the router, if I remember correctly. ADSL is rubbish here, even if you get 20mb because of the way they configure it. There is a way to make is stable, but drop ... Read More
Male expats, and local women
It all depends where you look. If you find your 'soulmate' in a bar or cafe, chances are it won't last long, and will be an expensive experience. Morocco has a diverse population, with many European influences, but it depends what ... Read More
Moroccan Man by katelynnsmith
Hello, I need help. I have been talking to a Moroccan man for 15 months he is almost 30. Things have been great until he asked me for $22K to show him that I trust him. He said that is a condition. He has no job and I have been taking care of him ...
All he will do is buy an apartment and say goodbye to you. Plain and simple. He is unemployed, and I assume he was before you met him, but he was still able to eat, live etc. 100% scam from the beginning. There will be no love for you from his ... Read More
visa and company registration in Morocco by imroz
hi friends. how to get residence permit in morocco by registering import-export company? what is the complete process....
Hi, Find yourself an accountant. They will create you a company, will cost about 6500dh. With your company paperwork, get a bank account. You'll then need to apply to your police station for a criminal record check certificate. Once you have ... Read More
English speaking accountant and lawyer required by Dizzl
Hi, Ive been looking around for a decent lawyer and accountant in Marrakech, but they need to be fluent in their english speaking. If anyone can suggest some companies for me, it would be greatly appreciated. I specify fluent, as i have been to ...
Hi, Thanks for all people's advice. I've found just the right accountant/consultant I was looking for. I managed to hold the meeting in French, which surprised even myself! I also met up with Amine as well in my travels, nice guy! Now ... Read More
English speaking accountant and lawyer required by Dizzl
Hi, Ive been looking around for a decent lawyer and accountant in Marrakech, but they need to be fluent in their english speaking. If anyone can suggest some companies for me, it would be greatly appreciated. I specify fluent, as i have been to ...
Hi, I've had some luck. But any information is always good. Phil Read More
Rent Information
have a look at mubawab,ma or sarouty.ma this will give you a guide. bear in mind that youll need 1 month deposit, 1 month in advance, and 1 month agency fees Phil Read More
Shipping a caravan to Morocco. by baijad
Anyone know about exporting a caravan? I have a 1995 4 berth caravan. What would I have to pay after 6 months to keep it in Morocco?
you mean a caravan towed by a vehicle? this might fall under the category as a trailer, which would be considered as a vehicle, and would need to follow the same rules and regulations as a standard vehicle. Morocco wouldn't want you living there ... Read More
Shipping to Marrakech by Nay24
Hi, has anyone from the UK sent anything over to Morocco in terms of barrels or home removals? If so could you please provide me with companies used? Thanks in advance :) Naomi.
Hi, I know of people who regularly drive the route with vans. they typically charge 拢2 per kg to ship across. I can find out more details if you want P Read More
English speaking accountant and lawyer required
Hi, Ive been looking around for a decent lawyer and accountant in Marrakech, but they need to be fluent in their english speaking. If anyone can suggest some companies for me, it would be greatly appreciated. I specify fluent, as i have been to ... Read More