Jennifer
@JenB
American looking for information about Morocco
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About me
American
Lives in Boston
Speaks Fluent English, passable Italian, a smattering of others.
Registration: 29 November 2011
cost of living in marrakech by nask007
Hi all, Please can someone guide me on areas to live in Marrakesh? and what the monthly rents would be, also what are the average bills and general cost of living such as bills, shopping , apartment rent etc. I am a single male and do not speak ...
If you want to avoid tourists, probably any place outside the Medina (and especially anywhere near Jemaa ElFnaa) would be fine. I will leave it to others to address safety of various neighborhoods and cost of rents, as I have no idea about ... Read More
New and lonely in Marrakech! by intoafrica
Hello everyone! I just moved to Marrakech about a week ago and I'm a little overwhelmed! Food poisoning (no more street food for me) has recently kept me from getting out there and meeting people, but I'm starting to feel better ...
Hi there! I would love to meet you guys! I am in Marrakech part time only, at this point in time (I spend the winters there) but am invested in expanding my social circle there. I'll be there starting the end of November, through the end of ... Read More
Travelling around with a driver
Hi! I have just started a new business of driver and car for hire, out of Marrakech. We do exactly the type of thing you are planning, and our rates are very reasonable. Please send me a private message so I can give you rates and other ... Read More
New and lonely in Marrakech! by intoafrica
Hello everyone! I just moved to Marrakech about a week ago and I'm a little overwhelmed! Food poisoning (no more street food for me) has recently kept me from getting out there and meeting people, but I'm starting to feel better ...
I'll be in Marrakech for the winter, starting this late November. If you are around then, and want to meet up, send me a message and we'll coordinate something. I'm always happy to meet new people and expand my social circle, ... Read More
Help! Starting salon in Marrakesh-->Advice,comment,tips,do's&don't by Brows&waxing
Hiii Need all the advice I can get, so I can make some good en clear decisions. My profession is beauty business, and my plan is to open a very small salon totally new concept in Marrakech. No city spa, no ordinary beauty salon, no hammam (like we ...
You say what your salon would not be ("city spa, ordinary beauty salon, hammam") but not what it would be. Tell us a little more about what your business would offer as services, and what would make it special and different from other ... Read More
Looking to learn Arabic/French in Marrakech by amahoney13
Hi, I'm arriving in Marrakech in early May. I was wondering if anyone knew of any lessons in Arabic in Marrakech? I'd be interested in French courses as well, but my French is more proficient than my Arabic so I'd really like to focus ...
Hi, I'm so glad that this was useful...Khalid's email is khalid@studyarabicmarrakech.com. Good luck with everything! Read More
Looking to learn Arabic/French in Marrakech by amahoney13
Hi, I'm arriving in Marrakech in early May. I was wondering if anyone knew of any lessons in Arabic in Marrakech? I'd be interested in French courses as well, but my French is more proficient than my Arabic so I'd really like to focus ...
I have taken Darija lessons from an excellent language school in Marrakech. They also offer French lessons, and possibly other languages as well. All the teachers are well qualified, experienced, and (based on my personal experience) do a great ... Read More
Teeth whitening and tattoo in Marrakech by RaphaelDemian
Hello, Thanks everybody for the good input I got for my other questions so far! This encouraged me to ask 2 more. Some foreigners get spices or handmade bags as souvenirs as those are cheaper than back home. I am looking for two other things, I ...
Morocco is not really the best place to obtain either dental services (including cosmetic services) or tattoos. Dental care for most locals is limited to pulling rotten teeth, not bleaching healthy ones. You may be able to find the rare tattoo ... Read More
recommendations for carpenters, blacksmiths, and tailors in Marrakech? by JenB
Hello everyone, Can anyone recommend, from personal experience, good carpenters and/or blacksmiths (metalworkers) in Marrakech? I have been looking for someone to do various kinds of woodworking and metalworking jobs at my home in the Medina, and ...
Hi laduqesa, no need for apologies, I know you had grasped my intent and appreciated your clarifications for others! Things do have a tendency to get heated here sometimes...but I've also found good advice and resources on this site. You have ... Read More
recommendations for carpenters, blacksmiths, and tailors in Marrakech? by JenB
Hello everyone, Can anyone recommend, from personal experience, good carpenters and/or blacksmiths (metalworkers) in Marrakech? I have been looking for someone to do various kinds of woodworking and metalworking jobs at my home in the Medina, and ...
Er... I am a little confused as to what was written in response to what posts, but first, I am sorry for any unintentional offense I may have given anyone, and second, to those who have correctly understood my words and intentions, I am glad to ... Read More
recommendations for carpenters, blacksmiths, and tailors in Marrakech? by JenB
Hello everyone, Can anyone recommend, from personal experience, good carpenters and/or blacksmiths (metalworkers) in Marrakech? I have been looking for someone to do various kinds of woodworking and metalworking jobs at my home in the Medina, and ...
Aicha, thank you for your recommendation. I would like to look into it and see your brother in law's work, so I will probably be in touch with you when I'm there in a few weeks. Despite Laduqesa's correctly pointing out the last part ... Read More
recommendations for carpenters, blacksmiths, and tailors in Marrakech? by JenB
Hello everyone, Can anyone recommend, from personal experience, good carpenters and/or blacksmiths (metalworkers) in Marrakech? I have been looking for someone to do various kinds of woodworking and metalworking jobs at my home in the Medina, and ...
Thank you so much! That sounds perfect. I will definitely be visiting them both! Read More
Young American family looking to move to Marrakech by LindseyF
Hi all, and as'salamailakum. I'm a white American, wife, and mother of 2 young children. My husband (Syrian) and I are Muslim converts and have always planned to raise our children in the Middle East. After significant research, our interest ...
I have to say that I agree with the above...I know nothing about Rabat, but the "energy" in Marrakech can be a little overwhelming sometimes! I like a lot of things about the city, but there is stress involved in living here, at least for ... Read More
Young American family looking to move to Marrakech by LindseyF
Hi all, and as'salamailakum. I'm a white American, wife, and mother of 2 young children. My husband (Syrian) and I are Muslim converts and have always planned to raise our children in the Middle East. After significant research, our interest ...
Hi there, I'm an American with a house (riad) in the Marrakech medina. I would be happy to talk to you about anything regarding expat life in Marrakech, and also about the possibility of renting from me if you do decide to come here. Drop me ... Read More
Who else lives in Marrakech? :-) by Fortis
Hello:-) My name is Nadine and I'm looking for other foreigners like me living in Marrakech :-) I'm a German and English teacher and 29 years old! It would be great to find nice people :-) See you ;-)
Landlord615, was that a reply to me or to someone else? If it was a response to what I said, then I don't think you understood it. I don't think I generalized. I didn't say there aren't good people, everywhere. Moroccan men ... Read More
Who else lives in Marrakech? :-) by Fortis
Hello:-) My name is Nadine and I'm looking for other foreigners like me living in Marrakech :-) I'm a German and English teacher and 29 years old! It would be great to find nice people :-) See you ;-)
It was a little hard to understand you, but I gather that you feel people here are judging Moroccans unfairly. I agree that no one should be judging anyone. However you must also understand that expat women in Morocco get a HUGE number of ... Read More
recommendations for carpenters, blacksmiths, and tailors in Marrakech?
Hello everyone, Can anyone recommend, from personal experience, good carpenters and/or blacksmiths (metalworkers) in Marrakech? I have been looking for someone to do various kinds of woodworking and metalworking jobs at my home in the Medina, and ... Read More
looking for new friends! by siham26
Hello everyone! I decided to go on trip on my own to Morocco, Marrakech, on my own..thinking it would be fun, well it isn't! :| I am Moroccan living in England, unfortunately i do not know anyone here! so if there is anyone who would like to ...
Vitek, I am in Marrakech every so often, and am always looking to meet other English speaking Expats. If you are around when I am and want to get a coffee and chat it would be a pleasure. Jen Read More
looking for new friends! by siham26
Hello everyone! I decided to go on trip on my own to Morocco, Marrakech, on my own..thinking it would be fun, well it isn't! :| I am Moroccan living in England, unfortunately i do not know anyone here! so if there is anyone who would like to ...
Lon1, What you said about the "pushy" culture in Morocco is, unfortunately, a very good description and I have come to expect this whenever I visit Morocco. I feel the same way, I would rather be left alone until I ask for help, and not ... Read More
Online shops with Smartphones by natalienew
Hi. I need to buy 2 smartphones (motorola moto g or motorola moto e). I'm interested in buy it online. Do U recommend any online shops from Morocco or with shipping here? thanks for any advice
Ok. In that case I think your best option is to see what phones Maroc Telecom has for sale online. Most of the stores in Morocco don't have websites where you can buy things online. If you buy something from outside of Morocco, you will have ... Read More
Online shops with Smartphones by natalienew
Hi. I need to buy 2 smartphones (motorola moto g or motorola moto e). I'm interested in buy it online. Do U recommend any online shops from Morocco or with shipping here? thanks for any advice
You could go to Maroc Telecomm's website and buy a phone from them online. I'm not sure if "shipped here" means shipped to Morocco, or shipped to your current address. I'm sure they could ship it to an address in Morocco, and ... Read More
room for rent
I might be able to offer you something, depending on your needs. Can you send me a private message and we can talk? Thanks! Jen Read More
Drivers license by mogadorhomeresort
Hello ! To drive a motorbike or off the road motor in Morocco; do you need a drivers license? Thx
According to my understanding, the usual mopeds you see around town don't require a license to drive. If you mean a full size motorcycle, I'm not sure. Read More
Hi everyone
Hello Anitamari, How long will you be in Marrakech? I will be arriving there January 11. I have a house there and will be staying a couple of months to do some work on it. If you are still in the city then, we can meet and I can show you around ... Read More
I'm looking for women who have kids and wanna have an interview by Yuko Tamai
Hi,I'm Yuko from Japan.I will visit Marrakesh about 1week later. I'm a journalist and research about woman who have kids.In Japan,it's very difficult to keep working after delivery.So I want to know how womem in the world deal with their ...
Hello Yuko, Are you only looking for Moroccan women to interview, or are you interested in the stories of women with kids from other countries too? I am American, with a part-time home in Marrakech (I'm not there right now). If you want to ... Read More
looking for garden soil by JenB
Hello, I wonder if someone can answer this question: where should I go to buy earth for plants (potting soil, garden soil)? Would the big plant nurseries sell bags of earth? What about the small plant area in the square? I want to start ...
Thank you so much! That is very helpful information, and I will send you a message to get your gardener's contact info! Read More
looking for garden soil
Hello, I wonder if someone can answer this question: where should I go to buy earth for plants (potting soil, garden soil)? Would the big plant nurseries sell bags of earth? What about the small plant area in the square? I want to start ... Read More
I want to hire a temporary shopping assistant in Marrakesh
I will be in Marrakesh from March 26 to the beginning of May, 2014, to do work on my riad in the medina. I will need to buy a lot of furnishings--lamps, chairs, tables, beds, curtains, patio furniture, plants--and need to find someone who can help ... Read More
Are there any Laundromats In Marrakech??? by STAYFUN
I have been in Marrakech for less than a week and I unable to do my washing. The hotel is charging 75-100 dirham which is overly priced. The hotel staffmember said there are no Laundromat outlets in Marrakech. Is this true? If this is not true, ...
Zouhairuk,, The term "Patronize" has a couple of meanings. Here, Nebraska Girl is using it in the sense of "to use the services of" or "to support financiallly (by hiring)." In this sense, it is a good thing. She is advising people to direct ... Read More
Doctors in Marrakech?
Does anyone have recommendations for English-speaking doctors or medical practices (general practitioners, GYN, nurse practitioners, psychiatrists) in Marrakech? I will be moving to Marrakech at some point, and want to have access to routine ... Read More
Where to buy tools, building materials in Marrakech?
Hello, I will be starting to work on a house I recently bought in Marrakech medina. Some of the work I will have done by professionals, but as I am in some ways a professional myself (I do historic home restoration) there is a lot I would like to ... Read More
hiring local help by JenB
hello everyone. I am considering buying a house in Marrakesh and at least initially I would live there only part time--so I would be leaving the house empty for several months at a time. How difficult would it be to find someone local to be a ...
Thank you...I have found several houses I am interested in buying, but nothing is final. I know that questions about security while away may seem trivial, but I would rather know up front what the issues and options are going to be before I commit ... Read More
setting up utilities
Another question, when buying a home in Marrakesh, how does one set up service with various utilities (electric, gas, internet service,TV, water, etc.)? Are there different companies to choose from, or only one electrical service provider, for ... Read More
hiring local help
hello everyone. I am considering buying a house in Marrakesh and at least initially I would live there only part time--so I would be leaving the house empty for several months at a time. How difficult would it be to find someone local to be a ... Read More
Looking for company in Marrakech by travel2live
Hi, I just move to Marrakech about 3 weeks ago from New York. I like the city, but miss to talk to someone in English and also looking for some company. I don't know anyone here and feel quite lonely. Are there any other English speakers that ...
Hello Jana, I will be in Marrakesh for most of the month of February 2012 and would love to meet you when I am there. I am expecting to feel a bit lonely too, since I will be travelling by myself. It would be nice to meet other English speakers ... Read More