U M52
Australian expat in Morocco
Forum posts
31
About me
Australian
Speaks English A bit of Arabic Somali
Registration: 19 January 2023
Is there any Muslim expats live in Algeria?
Hi/Salam all,I am from Australia and I am planning to visit Algeria soon, Insha'Allah. Are there any Muslim expats who live in Algeria that I can get to know before travel? Kind regards, Othman Read More
Why is *NOTHING* straightforward in Morocco? by Bill Shepherd
Hi all -So yesterday my Moroccan wife and I went to buy an RV/mobile home so we could spend a few months or years travelling around this magnificent country, staying at hotels when we wanted to, and staying in the RV when we wanted to. We have ...
@muzzichuzziYes, it is a headache. The common sense doesn't work here. But I like this country. It is free for foreigners compared to Algeria and Tunisia. Read More
Registering Online Marriage in Morocco by Mohamed mmmmm
Hey there! I felt motivated posting here as I'm quite lost and the community seems very helpful here! I would really appreciate any advice you can give me. I am a Pakistani expat living and working in Saudi Arabia. I met a Moroccan girl online and ...
@Nana-TIn Morocco, the marriage process for a foreigner is the same. I have seen some people spend 3 months to complete the process, whereas 1 person canceled the process with frustration. But for me, It took me 1 and a half months to complete it ... Read More
Registering Online Marriage in Morocco by Mohamed mmmmm
Hey there! I felt motivated posting here as I'm quite lost and the community seems very helpful here! I would really appreciate any advice you can give me. I am a Pakistani expat living and working in Saudi Arabia. I met a Moroccan girl online and ...
@Bill ShepherdDepending on if the girl agrees with you which in most cases is impossible unless you marry an older girl. Between 18 - 25 years old girls won't accept that. Read More
Morocco Marriage Process by jd221279
HiHaving used this forum for help with the marriage process in Morocco, I thought I would share my own experience to help anyone else who needs it. Sorry for the long post but I will try to be as detailed as possible as I know it was the super ...
@Bill ShepherdBut that depends on the girl you want to marry. I mean most of the time it isn't easy for the Moroccan girl as well as her family to accept that. Read More
Morocco Marriage Process by jd221279
HiHaving used this forum for help with the marriage process in Morocco, I thought I would share my own experience to help anyone else who needs it. Sorry for the long post but I will try to be as detailed as possible as I know it was the super ...
@muzzichuzzi3 days? I mean is that how long it took you to process the marriage application? Read More
marrying a yemeni Girl by Asfand Aayz
Salam guysIm from Pakistanwhat documents are required for the marriage between a YEM women and PAK manwhats the process?what is the process for sending money.(most countries have put yemen as high risk country so exchanges dont send money from ...
@Asfand AayzSalam bro, How did you go with the Yemeni marriage? any info you can share with me?Kind regardsOthman Read More
I want to a marry with a Algerian girl by muhammadakmal
She's love me and I'm loving her and her family is agree for this but I'm not knowing the visa policy and marriage laws in Algeria please help me and giving me the some information ...
@Allan CloverAsalamu Alium brother, I hope you are doing well. Just a question: how did you go with your Algerian marriage? Can you give me some info about the process, marrying an Algerian girl, etc.?Kind regardsOthman Read More
I want to a marry with a Algerian girl by muhammadakmal
She's love me and I'm loving her and her family is agree for this but I'm not knowing the visa policy and marriage laws in Algeria please help me and giving me the some information ...
@kenanacikel54Salam, So, there are too many documents to deal with if someone foreigner decides to get married in Algeria, right?How long does it take the whole process?Kind regards Read More
Why would anyone get married *IN* Morocco? by Bill Shepherd
Hi all -I have a question: Why would anyone get married *in* Morocco, if one of the parties is not Moroccan?The process is a real rigmarole! Why go through such a convoluted procedure? Why jump through all those hoops? There is a police interview, a ...
@Bill Shepherd, because your wife agreed with you about that. But most Moroccan girls don't accept getting married outside their country because they think you are hiding something. Read More
Why is *NOTHING* straightforward in Morocco? by Bill Shepherd
Hi all -So yesterday my Moroccan wife and I went to buy an RV/mobile home so we could spend a few months or years travelling around this magnificent country, staying at hotels when we wanted to, and staying in the RV when we wanted to. We have ...
The unspoken law of the country is that as a foreigner, we like your money NOTHING else...! Read More
I created YOUTUBE CHANNEL for expats of MOROCCO
I created Youtube channel for expats or anybody who's welling to live in Morocco. It's a new channel which I would like to share with everyone to what I see daily in Morocco. If you have any recommendation or a places that you would like me to show ... Read More
New members of the Morocco forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 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 your ...
I am from Australia and I currently live in Morocco. As most of expats here would like to know more about the country. I created a Youtube channel to dedicate for that. It's a new channel and I will bring more videos regarding day to day basic. *** Read More
Does anyone know what the law is when bringing in cash from USA? by Yahya411
For example, if I bring in more than $10,000 USD, how do you claim it at airport and is there a fee or tax on the amount brought in? In USA, you just claim it and no fee. Thanks,
@Z&M I am on the website now. do you exactly know which form to fill? I am planning to transfer money from overseas to buy an apartment here in Morocco. I also would like to be able to sale it in the future and take that money out of Morocco. Read More
I AM MARRIED TO MOROCCAN AND PLANNING TO BUY PROPERTIES IN MOROCCO by U M52
Hi all, I (as a foreigner) married a Moroccan woman, and I am planning to purchase couple of properties in Morocco. My questions are:Is it safe to do that / or what are the risks involved?Has anybody done this before?What do I need to do to protect ...
@88kasa I think you have raised all necessary questions, and I have no clue about it. I hope I find the right lawyer to help me understand. Thanks Read More
I AM MARRIED TO MOROCCAN AND PLANNING TO BUY PROPERTIES IN MOROCCO by U M52
Hi all, I (as a foreigner) married a Moroccan woman, and I am planning to purchase couple of properties in Morocco. My questions are:Is it safe to do that / or what are the risks involved?Has anybody done this before?What do I need to do to protect ...
@inescoreiadasilva Where can I get that? who do I ask? Read More
I AM MARRIED TO MOROCCAN AND PLANNING TO BUY PROPERTIES IN MOROCCO
Hi all, I (as a foreigner) married a Moroccan woman, and I am planning to purchase couple of properties in Morocco. My questions are:Is it safe to do that / or what are the risks involved?Has anybody done this before?What do I need to do to protect ... Read More
I am selling two lands. One in Tangier, and one in Tafraoute. by mhamed331
Hello! I hope all is well. I am looking to sell my two lands in Morocco for a fair price. The first land is in Tangier with a size of 400m^2. The other one is in Tafraoute, and is 3134m^2. Please message me if interested for more details, pictures, ...
@mhamed331 How much are you selling the land in Tangier? Read More
Getting more than 6 month/year on a foreign car by yoursnotred
I'm a student at AUI and wanted to get a car here, although, usually you only get 6 months per calendar year. Import duties are way too high, and cars here are expensive, so I would like to get my car in here and not have to register it in ...
@yvetteghajari, If you don't have a someone in Morocco who speaks the local language then you will definitely need one. (Not only language, but also how they do things over there is way different than what you custom to here in Australia). Me too, I ... Read More
Looking for Property in Tetouan
Anybody can suggest me where to find info about properties in Tetouan? I tried on Avito.ma but not a lot of luck.Thanks. Read More
Best cleanest, quietest cities in Morocco by U M52
I am planning to relocate from Australia to Morocco. I have been to Casablanca twice for about 3 months together. I have been told that the cleanest, quietest cities to settle in Morocco are Ifrane and Tangier. Do you agree that and what would you ...
I have been to Rabat many times before, It's a great city with administration vibes but I prefer Tangier or maybe Tetouan as both are less population compare to Casa and Rabat. Reason I chose to settle in Tangier is:Quieter (not over populated as ... Read More
Which area in Ifrane and real estate agency to buy apartment ? by U M52
Hey guys, I am looking for an apartment to purchase in Ifrane and the cities around that area.I am looking for a clean and quiet city with mild climate (around 25 degrees and less).Can you please advise me which area and real estates in that ...
@stumpy Yes, I did... but a lot is available. Read More
Which area in Ifrane and real estate agency to buy apartment ?
Hey guys, I am looking for an apartment to purchase in Ifrane and the cities around that area.I am looking for a clean and quiet city with mild climate (around 25 degrees and less).Can you please advise me which area and real estates in that ... Read More
Best cleanest, quietest cities in Morocco by U M52
I am planning to relocate from Australia to Morocco. I have been to Casablanca twice for about 3 months together. I have been told that the cleanest, quietest cities to settle in Morocco are Ifrane and Tangier. Do you agree that and what would you ...
@hooman ar Yes, I am looking for clean and quiet city. I guess, Ifran.. maybe I will have a look at that. First is to find the right city for us, then buy an apartment. Read More
Best cleanest, quietest cities in Morocco
I am planning to relocate from Australia to Morocco. I have been to Casablanca twice for about 3 months together. I have been told that the cleanest, quietest cities to settle in Morocco are Ifrane and Tangier. Do you agree that and what would you ... Read More
Rent/lease by bushrajanna
I鈥檝e found a lovely house which is available for lease. This means paying a lump sum and then a small rent each year. When leaving the original sum is returned. It may be known as a mortgage. I鈥檝e been told that this arrangement may not ...
@bushrajanna Hi there, I am also planning to relocate from Australia to Tangier in this year. I have been to Casablanca before for about two months but somehow didn't like it. But when I went to Tangier for two days, I fall in love with it. My plan ... Read More
Major illnesses/diseases? - How easy is it to access care? by jeffrushka
I'm always interested in how people, especially expats, manage healthcare in Morocco. I have looked into several companies, including some who advertise on expat.com, and they seem fairly reasonable, but I would like to hear from people who have ...
@aishahm I am from Australia and I am planning to move to Tangier. I am aware that health system of Morocco isn't that good. But I was wondering if there are private hospitals that have better health system for expats. I have an allergy which I take ... Read More
move to Marrakesh this year and looking for a job by inescoreiadasilva
Hi, my name is In锚s, I鈥檓 would like to move to Marrakesh this year still, looking for a job, I have 20 years experience in Hr, in different countries.If you would like to share your experience living in Marrakesh, I will move with my 8 ...
@inescoreiadasilva Where are you coming from? and I hope you aware that getting job in Morocco isn't easy Read More
Opinions please by Guest9235
Husband and I have been married for over a year. He does not work but actively seeking. He lives morocco and I am in the UK until I move there ( he did come uk but it did not suit him). Our marraige is not registered in morocco and he has delayed ...
@Aisham02 you can hope that he loves you. But the money part is NOT justifiable.!!!He talk about divorce, money, divorce, money....!!! This does not seem a health relationship. But anyway, if you still love him, give the Relationship a time. Don't ... Read More
Opinions please by Guest9235
Husband and I have been married for over a year. He does not work but actively seeking. He lives morocco and I am in the UK until I move there ( he did come uk but it did not suit him). Our marraige is not registered in morocco and he has delayed ...
@Aisham02 Are you ready serious? Why do you want to register in Morocco? How does that protect you? Does this guy even want you? Why do you want to be with him when he doesn't..? Read More
Moving to Tanger by mpilarhernando
Hi everyone. Iam Pilar from Spain. New In Tanger. Will be staying for long. Right now looking for an apartment , Iberia area, no furniture( but for kitchen) , elevator and small terrace. Any suggestions/tips/ recommendations? Thanks
Hi all, I am foreigner from Australia.! I am planning to purchase property and settle in Tangier. I have got two options to choose from: Within the city where it's safe, clean, and quiet or Outside of the city where I can have garden, maybe small ... Read More