jahfrank
American expat in Morocco
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Registration: 18 April 2021
Can I trust Morrocan men in love? by Susudimana
Hi, I met my berber-Morrocan man 2 months ago as he was my tour guide. He proclaimed that he loves me within a few days of meeting (which is flattering but I have alot of doubts on love at first sight). Things heated up between us really quickly, ...
@infowama Ameen! Read More
Used or new card by Penniewisellc
Is it better to buy a new car or used car in Morocco? Moving to Morocco next months and i need some expert opinion
Yes, 100% that's the way to go than to bring one with you to Morocco. Considering that you are coming here to live (long term I assume) the car will be here beyond 6 months so you will be assessed a enormous import tariff that will lead you to ... Read More
Rent-to-rent agadir by hn241
Hello,I would appreciate any insights on the following:I'm considering a rent-to-rent opportunity in Morocco, specifically focusing on the city of Agadir. I'm curious if anyone has experience with this and whether it might be challenging or legal to ...
@hn241: Not a good idea to put your business idea / plan out in the open like that. Don't be surprised if when you are ready to execute you find there are many competitors in Agadir. Take your idea offline, take a trip to Morocco if serious and ... Read More
Witchcraft in Morocco by myvillagehasmanytribes
Anyone Moroccan want to advise on this? I was just informed by a Moroccan family member that one of my sister-in-laws has been talking to some black magic women trying to put a curse on my husband.聽 She was caught leaving some black magic curse ...
@aishahm: I support your comments wholeheartedly. Read More
Witchcraft in Morocco by myvillagehasmanytribes
Anyone Moroccan want to advise on this? I was just informed by a Moroccan family member that one of my sister-in-laws has been talking to some black magic women trying to put a curse on my husband.聽 She was caught leaving some black magic curse ...
@myvillagehasmanytribes: Bismillah! These women are not just crazy. You may be in a never ending saga that could result in serious complications to your marriage. This is a pretty envious society that relies on sihr to stop one from progressing in ... Read More
Illegal tenants by smes0077
I have a double nationality one is which Moroccan other European. I bought an apartment in Morocco to keep connected to my roots and family there. The apartment is first for holidays later to move back. I rented the apartment out to help people in ...
May Allah help you. Read More
Anyone know a Good Moving/Shipping Company from USA to Morocco? by salimah16
Hi I am looking For a Good Moving/Shipping Company from USA to Morocco. Also want to know if anyone has shipped a car for ISA to Morocco? Is it cost effective? Also if there was anything you wished you would have brought from USA to Morocco? I am ...
@Mustaphaaffan: You are indeed correct that there is no tariff if you are bringing the vehicle in temporarily for personal use (no more that six months). If the car remains after that then the tariff sledge hammer is lowered on you. There is a ... Read More
Anyone know a Good Moving/Shipping Company from USA to Morocco? by salimah16
Hi I am looking For a Good Moving/Shipping Company from USA to Morocco. Also want to know if anyone has shipped a car for ISA to Morocco? Is it cost effective? Also if there was anything you wished you would have brought from USA to Morocco? I am ...
@Penniewisellc: I don't believe so. In my case I was living with my Moroccan wife in the Sultanate of Oman and we were returning together. Everything was shipped in her name so she was the Moroccan citizen listed as the owner of everything and as ... Read More
Moroccan fianc茅 going to cafe by Yassim M
Hi all, is it normal for Moroccan men to go every day to cafe? Mi sisters fianc茅 goes on a daily basis and she is a little bit worried about that. Maybe is it a cultural thing or is not normal at all?
@martinjstone: Yes, it's normal for Moroccans but for a western / European woman it will become a nightmare. Western / European women are more clingy to their partners with respect to conversations, going shopping, doing things together and other ... Read More
Moroccan fianc茅 going to cafe by Yassim M
Hi all, is it normal for Moroccan men to go every day to cafe? Mi sisters fianc茅 goes on a daily basis and she is a little bit worried about that. Maybe is it a cultural thing or is not normal at all?
The country is riddled with coffee shops. Way too many if you ask me. They are usually right next to each other 3,4,5 in a row and are usually packed and profitable. In Egypt this created a huge problem that drove the divorce rate thru. the roof ... Read More
Buying land in Essaouria by natalie coleman
Hi Could I ask for some advice please? I am considering an opportunity here, to set up a guest house in the countryside about 20 mins outside Essaouira with a Moroccan chef friend of mine who would work there and take care of the AIrbnb while I live ...
@natalie coleman: Scrap that idea. Read More
Anyone know a Good Moving/Shipping Company from USA to Morocco? by salimah16
Hi I am looking For a Good Moving/Shipping Company from USA to Morocco. Also want to know if anyone has shipped a car for ISA to Morocco? Is it cost effective? Also if there was anything you wished you would have brought from USA to Morocco? I am ...
@salimah16: As noted in my previous response to you without a get-out-jail-free pass from the Moroccan embassy in the USA you will be slaughtered. Absolutely every and anything will be hit at a super high import tax rate. I didn't come directly from ... Read More
Anyone know a Good Moving/Shipping Company from USA to Morocco? by salimah16
Hi I am looking For a Good Moving/Shipping Company from USA to Morocco. Also want to know if anyone has shipped a car for ISA to Morocco? Is it cost effective? Also if there was anything you wished you would have brought from USA to Morocco? I am ...
@salimah16: please take my advise of shipping vehicles to Morocco as I talking from experience. You will get slaughtered on the import tariff. In 2019 my wife and I shipped our things to Morocco which included a 2016 sonata. It cost us $6800 usd ... Read More
Seeking a job by Neagn
Hello everyone , I鈥檓 a 28 year old Moroccan citizen; I have four years of teaching experience in China and one year of experience as a salesman in Casablanca. I speak good English as I had a bachelor degree in English; I also speak Chinese , ...
@Neagn: I am totally impressed with your language skills especially Chinese. Not very many, if at all any, seek to learn Chinese. I am trying to teach my 3 yr old Moroccan daughter to learn it by having her watch "Chinese for Toddlers" on YouTube. ... Read More
Marriage scam by GuestPoster371
Hello all, as the title is self explanatory I'll get straight into my story. I'm from London and I began actively seeking marriage at the beginning of the year as it was becoming increasingly difficult to meet anyone IRL as mostly everyone in my ...
Sister, you sound like a very good sister with a kind heart who is about to get entangled with a very questionable family. It seems like a better idea to have your brother/s talk to a few of the local imams in your area to help find you a husband. I ... Read More
Looking for ram sheep for purchase
Does anyone know of a good sheep farm where I can get some really good male sheep for purchase? Please let me know if you do it would be greatly appreciated. Read More
Mahr in Morocco or Dowry in Morocco
@NORCAL聽 You are a woman with much knowledge and wisdom.聽 Read More
Educational Franchise Opportunity in Morocco by Gmcpartland
I am currently selling an educational franchise and wondering if any of you know of a platform where I can register to get access to either Moroccan Investors or Individuals that might be interested in buying an educational Franchise within the ...
Is it an American franchise, is it an early childhood franchise, cost and any additional information would be good. This forum is your first start as a lot of people here are always investigating business opportunities including myself. Read More
Moroccan police, opening hours and boyfriend lying? by katiesmythes1971
New to this forum, briefly I am female, coming up to turning 50 years old. I live in Ireland but met my Moroccan boyfriend whilst travelling in France, as he has family there. We have been in a long-distance relationship for around 6 years. Covid ...
@Abreu: That was a very insensitive and nonsensical comment to make. If these criminals (both men and women) are not stop there will be more innocent people being taken advantage of. Why are people sending money to people they don't know, in the ... Read More
Moroccan marriage fraud by Guest6788
Hello, I met a Moroccan tour guide 10 years ago while on vacation there , We fell deeply in love (or so it seemed ) We were both married at the time , so this came as quite an unexpected shock.I was in an unhappy marriage but had a son and just ...
Did anyone actually think that a marriage like this (12marra12's) would last? Everyone feels sorry for her and completely ignored the fact that they both were having extramarital affairs. Did anyone think Allah would have let this go ... Read More
Nonworking refrigerator for 17 days by FrancophileDavid
I rent a furnished house in the casbah in Rabat. When I woke up Thursday, August 5 I found the refrigerator was not working. The landlady lives in Sale and I have never met her. I pay the rent to her brother, Maati, who lives next door to me. He ...
Another option is to buy yourself a refrigerator and sell it or give it away when you are leaving. There is your answer and quit the craziness with this guy. Read More
New Zealand / Moroccan mixed marriage by Hirubia
Hi Guys, I would really appreciate some help regarding mixed marriage in Morocco! I have read and gathered a lot of information thanks to the people on this forum but not many NZ/Moroccan cases, so I still have a lot of confusion regarding the ...
Well said Vakil. The Prophet (锓�) said, "A woman is married for four things, i.e., her wealth, her family status, her beauty and her religion. So you should marry the religious woman (otherwise) you will be a losers." Most men use ... Read More
Nonworking refrigerator for 17 days by FrancophileDavid
I rent a furnished house in the casbah in Rabat. When I woke up Thursday, August 5 I found the refrigerator was not working. The landlady lives in Sale and I have never met her. I pay the rent to her brother, Maati, who lives next door to me. He ...
Go find you another place to live. Halas! Read More
New members of the Morocco forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Morocco forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Denofzeal, where in the States are you from and where is Morocco will you be living? Read More
Nonworking refrigerator for 17 days by FrancophileDavid
I rent a furnished house in the casbah in Rabat. When I woke up Thursday, August 5 I found the refrigerator was not working. The landlady lives in Sale and I have never met her. I pay the rent to her brother, Maati, who lives next door to me. He ...
FrancophileDavid, Depending on how the refrigerator was transported ( whether standing up or laying down) you will need to let the freon settle before plugging it in. Anyway, with respect to your losses you sustained as a result of the damage to ... Read More
Best College/University for Arabic Studies in Casablanca by jahfrank
After being in Casablanca for the past two years, I have finally decided to attend college / university to study Arabic. I would appreciate any suggestion as to the best college / university here in Casablanca to fulfill my new endeavor. Any ...
Mediousa, Masha Allah, shukran for the information. I appreciate it very much. I live in Casablanca and not too far from Rabat so it's a nice little ride for me if I do decide to go with your Rabat suggestion. I would like to learn the pure ... Read More
Expat / English speaking meet up group in Kenitra by Petersonic
Hi everyone Is there an expat / English speaking meet up group in Kenitra? If not, what are people鈥檚 thoughts on creating one? It could be a Group meet up say monthly (1st sat of every month for example) for brunch at eat and meet for ...
Sounds great but I am all the way in Casablanca. Too long a drive! Regards Read More
Best College/University for Arabic Studies in Casablanca
After being in Casablanca for the past two years, I have finally decided to attend college / university to study Arabic. I would appreciate any suggestion as to the best college / university here in Casablanca to fulfill my new endeavor. Any ... Read More
How do I know if this Moroccan lady likes me? by deadcwtchy2
Its probably been asked a 1000 times.... I am from the UK, have been friends with a moroccan lady for 3 years, we used to talk now and then but since the pandemic we speak 3 to 4 times a day, text or voice message. I am here for the next 8 weeks ...
Abisaman, Addressing the second paragraph in your comments: This is Islamic culture and this is followed strictly especially Arab ladies based on my experience across many Arab countries as well as my interaction with South East Asians. Absolutely ... Read More
New members of the Morocco forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021
Moenkemayerspain: Que quisiera hacer? Esta ud buscando una Empresa para comprar, para hacer el negocio o que? Yo tengo una compania de import/export del sector alimentation y yo busco clientes de qualquer parte de mundo. Dejame saber!!! Read More
Canadian marrying moroccan man by sarastubbert73
hi there i am a canadian woman. i will be coming to morocco in october to marry my fiance . Can anyone tell me exactly what documents i will need to bring to morooco to marry ? thanks in advance
"wish" and "luck" don't get you anything. You ask Allah to grant that all that is good in this life, beautiful and healthy children and a long and happy life together. Shaytan encourages you to rely on luck and wish (Haram). ... Read More
Everyday life
Absolutely 100% nothing wrong with Moroccan brothers . In Islam there is only one culture regardless of where you. I chose a Moroccan sister even though I am not Moroccan. Read More
Met a Moroccan man can I trust him by Helenruth
Met a Moroccan man on Instagram got talking in January 2019 and I went and met him in April he wanted a baby and to get married I ended up getting pregnant but we never got married as things started to go wrong arguing ect he owns to cafes but he ...
Wow!!! So much hatred towards Moroccan men for a behavior popularized by western society. This behavior is common across all races and cultures and should not be stereotyped onto any one group. Ladies please, if you are 40/50 something year old ... Read More
New members of the Morocco forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Morocco forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
XB23, where are you from? Read More
New members of the Morocco forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Morocco forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
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 ... Read More
USA male getting married in Morocco by Smohamed61
Hi can someone tell me how do I write a proof of religious denomination for Moroccan marriage. Do I have to write it or I have to ask my mosque for it. Thanks for your help.
Wow Franky3!!! With a name as Franky you must either be from England or the Caribbean but that's another story. I will be a bit more politically correct and take a smoother approach and encourage the lady to exercise caution as Franky's ... 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, ...
Brother, sorry to say but this is not the western world or Europe. Just find you another doctor and call it a day. Follow the advises that you have gotten to leave it alone. Read More
Retirement in Morocco by phil666
Hi As im from the Uk and Brexit as more or less stopped me retiring and spending my hard earned cash , Europe's loss by the way. We were looking at Morocco as an option . I must admit i no very little about ...
Hey John, Fellow American here. Are you in Casablanca? Send me your contact information. Read More
Retirement in Morocco by phil666
Hi As im from the Uk and Brexit as more or less stopped me retiring and spending my hard earned cash , Europe's loss by the way. We were looking at Morocco as an option . I must admit i no very little about ...
I am an American living here in Casablanca (married to a Moroccan woman). I have had one medical experience here where I had to go under anesthesia. The care was ok and what I expected but not what I am accustomed to. I make the best of what's ... Read More