ahouam
English expat in Morocco
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About me
English
Lives in Marrakech, Marrakech-Tensift-A
Speaks English, French, Spanish and Arabic
Registration: 26 December 2018
Need help with this translation! by Guest7653
What does Ra ghir mrati, 7achak mean in English?
No, it doesn't mean it is a phrase that a man might use to justify abusing his wife, but it shows clearly that this man HAS NO RESPECT for his wife. Unfortunately, that's a backward expression - the equivalent in English would be 'That's my damned ... Read More
Advice on buying a riad in Marrakech by tommymanchester
Hi, I am hoping to get some advice here regarding investing in a riad in Marrakech. I am looking to purchase a modest 3 bedroom riad, somewhere in the medina. It will be a holiday home for my own private use a couple of months a year, and then short ...
I think everything was said by Abe123 - the only addition I might add relates to the cost of living. Yes - Morocco's cost of living is a fraction of London's or NY, but there is a cost to this (the other side of the coin). If you have kids, then ... Read More
Moroccan Bank Account by masked_wanderer
I was wondering if any expat was able to open a regular dirham account before they received their residency card. Thanks in advance
No possible as the Bank would request your residence permit Number (this is essential to enable your bank to open a regular DH account) Read More
Any Morocco announcement on 90 day visit rule and coronavirus? by gaw6944#
Has the government made any announcement about its 90 day stay rule for non-resident visitors? My 90 days are up on April 26 so I am trying to find out the consequences if I overstay here. I am over 70 and think it is safer for me to stay put. Plus ...
You actually have to go to the main Police station (Wilaya), if you live within the city - or to the nearest Gendarmerie, if you live outside the city. They will first take your statement and get a file that they will present to the court (the ... Read More
Any Morocco announcement on 90 day visit rule and coronavirus? by gaw6944#
Has the government made any announcement about its 90 day stay rule for non-resident visitors? My 90 days are up on April 26 so I am trying to find out the consequences if I overstay here. I am over 70 and think it is safer for me to stay put. Plus ...
If you are not a resident in Morocco, then you are bound by the 90 days rule. If you overstay over 90 days, then there is a procedure a fine of 1,100 Dirhams to pay, before being allowed to leave the country Read More
American school of marrakesh by aicha2200
Hi Everybody, Any feedbacks about the American school of marrakesh? I intend to register my daughter there, i will be grateful for your feedback
Hello, How old is your daughter? Thanks A Read More
Verbally Abusive, Rude, and Offensive Doctor Refuses Treatment by GuestPoster11023
Hi there, my name is Emre and I am a British citizen currently visiting Morocco. My fiance is a Moroccan citizen and we have gathered all of the paperwork to get married. Today my fiance was subjugated to verbal and emotional abuse from a Doctor, ...
Don't bother with legal action - you will only lose your money and time. my advise is to ask friends for a good doctor - and stick with him/her. Read More
NEW SCHOOL PROJECT FOR ENGLISH SPEAKING KIDS IN MARRAKECH by traveller051216
Hello I moved to marrakech from UK last month and faced a major issue wth schools for English speaking kids. There are few schools in marrakech but they are only use education for commercial purposes meaning thier fees are sky high. I have spoken to ...
Hi, there I am interested in learning more about your work / assistance given to students to help them get in to UK universities. My son is 18, he'll be sitting his A-level exams, in June 2021 (fingers crossed - the exams aren't ... Read More
Divorce in Morocco by Haroonahmed
Hi, I just wanted some clarity on a matter. Long story short. I married in Morocco January 2019. She moved to Ukraine right away and was cheating on me. She was in a relationship and expecting the other person's child. I have her an ...
Brother, If you married in a Morrocan court (or your marriage is legal in Morocco), then you have to get a divorce in Morocco, before being allowed to marry in the UK. If you fail to do so, then you will be committing polygamy (according to UK Law ... Read More
NEW SCHOOL PROJECT FOR ENGLISH SPEAKING KIDS IN MARRAKECH by traveller051216
Hello I moved to marrakech from UK last month and faced a major issue wth schools for English speaking kids. There are few schools in marrakech but they are only use education for commercial purposes meaning thier fees are sky high. I have spoken to ...
Caring for the kids and for their future - the personal (and unique) touch - that's all! All that the parents want is to feel that their kids aren't seen as 'customers'. My kids were in KGS for a year and I promise you that ... Read More
NEW SCHOOL PROJECT FOR ENGLISH SPEAKING KIDS IN MARRAKECH by traveller051216
Hello I moved to marrakech from UK last month and faced a major issue wth schools for English speaking kids. There are few schools in marrakech but they are only use education for commercial purposes meaning thier fees are sky high. I have spoken to ...
Yes - but have spoken to few people who weren't too pleased with the school and ended up taking their kids back to the schools they moved from. I cannot go into the details - but the gist of it is that it's a Business like any other ... Read More
NEW SCHOOL PROJECT FOR ENGLISH SPEAKING KIDS IN MARRAKECH by traveller051216
Hello I moved to marrakech from UK last month and faced a major issue wth schools for English speaking kids. There are few schools in marrakech but they are only use education for commercial purposes meaning thier fees are sky high. I have spoken to ...
Hi, I tried KGS and was terribly disappointed (money is all they are interested in). I've spoken to other parents, whose kids attended various 'so called British schools' - the same disappointment is shared by all. I have decided to ... Read More
Not so angelic teenagers by globewalker
Anyone with teenagers want to provide some feedback. My husband is from a smaller city in Morocco. We live in a big city in Canada. My husband is highly critical of Canadian, American and European Teenagers labelling them as being very disrespectful ...
Hi, There I somehow identify a lot with your post - as I was in the same state of mind that your husband seems to be in, before actually moving in to Morocco - and seeing how things are 'on the ground'. It is a very common thing for ... Read More
Following your life partner in Morocco by Lo茂c
Hi everyone, If love can move mountains, it also makes people move abroad, in countries such as Morocco. Following your life partner in a country with different customs and rules is an act of absolute trust and may require a period of ...
Hello, there Thank you for your insight - quite interesting. I have a work colleagues from New Jersey and he too relates pretty much the same thing (people unhappy about the lock down, worried about the effect of Corona on jobs, .... and of ... Read More
Transfering my property in Essaouira to a Moroccan friend by mirleft
Hello, I sincerely hope that you are keeping safe. Due to the long term impact of the Coronavirus, I want to transfer my property ownership to my friend, who has helped me for many years, as I live in Wales.UK This is a plan in case something ...
Exactly - I have a Moroccan friend who's been looking after a massive property in Marrakech, for over 10 year - the owners do visit ONCE a year, and there was never a need to change the title deeds (this is a recipe for disaster!). I am a bit ... Read More
Transfering my property in Essaouira to a Moroccan friend by mirleft
Hello, I sincerely hope that you are keeping safe. Due to the long term impact of the Coronavirus, I want to transfer my property ownership to my friend, who has helped me for many years, as I live in Wales.UK This is a plan in case something ...
I fully agree with you - there are NO reasons to transfer ownership to another person, since there are 100s ways to manage your property, if remotely (estate agents, signing a Management agreement with the said friend, etc...). I've heard of ... Read More
Following your life partner in Morocco by Lo茂c
Hi everyone, If love can move mountains, it also makes people move abroad, in countries such as Morocco. Following your life partner in a country with different customs and rules is an act of absolute trust and may require a period of ...
Hello, Thank you for sharing your story - I am sure that you would be able to fill in few pages about that experience, given time :) I moved to Morocco about 18 months back, though I am of Arabic origin, I can still find it quite challenging, ... Read More
Transfering my property in Essaouira to a Moroccan friend by mirleft
Hello, I sincerely hope that you are keeping safe. Due to the long term impact of the Coronavirus, I want to transfer my property ownership to my friend, who has helped me for many years, as I live in Wales.UK This is a plan in case something ...
Hi, There Are you transferring the title deeds?? and if YES - can I ask what's the reason? What are you trying to achieve by doing so? I think these questions are essential to be able to offer an alternative... if any. Best wishes Amine Read More
Coronavirus by GuestPoster298
How many expats are in marrakech or morocco during this coronavirus pandemic? They just announced official lockdown and I am feeling uneasy wondering if I should of returned home during this time? Please tell me I'm not alone in this, would ...
here is a better link: http://covid19.interieur.gov.ma/assets/files/attestation_confinement_ar.pdf Read More
Coronavirus by GuestPoster298
How many expats are in marrakech or morocco during this coronavirus pandemic? They just announced official lockdown and I am feeling uneasy wondering if I should of returned home during this time? Please tell me I'm not alone in this, would ...
You can get the form, using the link below http://covid19.interieur.gov.ma Good luck! Read More
Coronavirus by GuestPoster298
How many expats are in marrakech or morocco during this coronavirus pandemic? They just announced official lockdown and I am feeling uneasy wondering if I should of returned home during this time? Please tell me I'm not alone in this, would ...
Yes - you do need the paper - even to go to the local shops - as the paper clearly states - in one of the Tick-boxes "Shopping within the local area". As for the Mkedem - normally people would have his local number (he is the one who ... Read More
Coronavirus by GuestPoster298
How many expats are in marrakech or morocco during this coronavirus pandemic? They just announced official lockdown and I am feeling uneasy wondering if I should of returned home during this time? Please tell me I'm not alone in this, would ...
Hello - people are still here (in Marrakech) - the lock-down has started, but it's still possible to go out to get food / medicines and ALSO to WORK! All you'd need to do is to get the official document (you can get this on-line), print, ... Read More
Bank account in dirhams by guy kettlewell
How does a UK national without a carte de Sejour open a Moroccan bank account?
I don't think you could open a normal current account in Dirham - you'd need the residence card. You can open what they call 'un compte en Dirham convertible' - i.e. you can only put in Euros (for ex.) - and you'd have the ... Read More
Visitor Resident Card means of subsistance requirement by chakib422123
Hi All, We planned with my wife to settle a bit in morroco this year to try life here. I am already in morroco Tangier and my wife joins in 3 months. So I originally wanted to stay in Tangier, I went to the foreigners office and for the Visitor ...
Hi, There If you create a Limited company, with only showing income coming in, in the three months before you submit your application for a residence permit, it should be fine. Of course, there are other documents, such as the rental agreement, the ... Read More
NEW SCHOOL PROJECT FOR ENGLISH SPEAKING KIDS IN MARRAKECH by traveller051216
Hello I moved to marrakech from UK last month and faced a major issue wth schools for English speaking kids. There are few schools in marrakech but they are only use education for commercial purposes meaning thier fees are sky high. I have spoken to ...
Hi, Habeebah Thank you for your reply - much appreciated. I was told that the American school is very expensive (prohibitive). My plan is to use a good enough school - and top it up with private tuition. I must say that I've been rather ... Read More
NEW SCHOOL PROJECT FOR ENGLISH SPEAKING KIDS IN MARRAKECH by traveller051216
Hello I moved to marrakech from UK last month and faced a major issue wth schools for English speaking kids. There are few schools in marrakech but they are only use education for commercial purposes meaning thier fees are sky high. I have spoken to ...
Hi, there I've read your post re Thinking Words - I am interested to know if your view on the school is still positive (since your last post in September 2018). We moved to Marrakech from London last year, my kids attended the KGS school - ... Read More
NEW SCHOOL PROJECT FOR ENGLISH SPEAKING KIDS IN MARRAKECH by traveller051216
Hello I moved to marrakech from UK last month and faced a major issue wth schools for English speaking kids. There are few schools in marrakech but they are only use education for commercial purposes meaning thier fees are sky high. I have spoken to ...
Hello, there I am interested in home-schooling - I have a 12 years old and a 10 years old - both are UK educated. Any advise? Thank you very much Amine Read More
Snakes /scorpions and the danger to my dogs by Gbradstock
We are looking to move to Marrakesh but heard recently that snakes/scorpions are widespread. As we have two dogs we are concerned. We are looking to live outside the city with a garden. Any experience/advice?
Hello, there It depends where outside the city - I live in a rural area - I have five dogs - I've never had issues with scorpion / snake bites (of course you'd find the odd scorpion once a year - but I don't think they pose a major ... Read More
Rights of a father over his child in Morocco.. by laurenscurteis
Hi all, I am looking for some information regarding my rights as a father in Morocco. My son was born five months ago, unfortunately me and my wife are estranged and she is limiting my access to my son and also using some quite intense forms of ...
Where did you get married, the UK or Morocco - where about are you based in Morocco? I take it your son was born in Morocco, right? What's the excuse used by your wife / her family - to restrict your rights for visits? 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, Phil I am a Chartered Accountant with over 18 years' experience in the UK - I have been doing some advisory work for Int. Donors (Dev. Aid) - all from the UK - but just moved to Marrakech - I use the services of a local Expert-Comptable - ... 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, Phil Have you had any luck with your search? Thanks Amine Read More