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Marie Sarwar (86.54.128.168) -

Hi

Myself and my husband are looking at moving abroad and we quite like the idea of living in Morocco. We are both British and would appreciate any advice from expats living in Morocco.

Many Thanks

Marie Sarwar

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Reply #1 Abdel BEN (212.50.184.144) -

Hi dear,

I am moroccan living in UK, you can contact me by email: abenc1@http://hotmail.com and I can help and provide you with informations and details about living in morocco.

Best regards

Reply #2 teddybizz from marrakesh -

hello

Private sells a riad titrated in marrakech to be renovated, located in the medina, district

of sidi mimoun near the Royal Palace.

Dimensions : surface 230 square metres.

Splendid view since the frontage on the gardens of Mamounia.

Possibility of decorating into guesthouse, restaurant, hotel. At 5 min of Jama el Fna Place.

Very interesting price: 255, 000 euros (No intermediary).

Contact: Tel: +212 75 22 91 40 / +212 61 76 87 1 6

Email: riadsidimimoun@yahoo.fr

Url: www.riad-sidimimoun.blogspot.com (pictures)

Reply #3 Sarah Ford (62.253.96.40) -

We are moving to Morocco just outside Agadir with our two small children soon and would much appreciate any advice, schooling etc or contacts for other ex pats living in the area.

Reply #4 zunaid ismail (213.121.200.40) -

Hi...

My family and I are thinking of moving to Marrakech from

Britain.

We have four young children and need some info regarding

schooling. Are there any international schools there??

Thinking of starting a small business...any ideas.

would appreciate any advice from expats living in Marrakech.

Thanks.

Zunaid Ismail.

Reply #5 Julie Coppola from London, England -

I am a British citizen living in the UK and would like to move to Morroco and purchase/lease a bar/cafe in Marrakech and would appreciate some help and advice on how to go about this. You can e-mail me on juliecoppola @hotmail.co.uk.

Reply #6 Baber Khan (81.129.190.106) -

Hi me and my wife and our 2 little boys want to move to marrakech. i love the place have been 4 times just want some advice on setting a business etc much appreciated

babs

Reply #7 donatella (82.7.220.154) -

Im an Italian living in London -fed up from the cold, grey

weather!-Wish to expat to Marocco in the near future.

Im actively looking to buy a small riad in Marrakech where Ive been twice lately. I would like to make contact with other expats living there, get useful info/advice from you all and we maybe can meet up the next time I'll in Marrakech...who knows? It may can end up in a good friendship! Pls email me:

dona@http://hotmail.com

Reply #8 donatella (82.7.220.154) -

Sorry - this message follows the previous one - there is an error in the email address!

My correct email address is: donabalsamo@http://hotmail.com

Reply #9 gigi (71.199.183.16) -

i would like to move to morocco. i am a cosmetologist and hair dresser. have one daughter that would like to go to college also. any help would be apprecited.

Reply #10 said from Agadir apartment -

To Sarah Ford ,

You wil find no problem with schooling at all in Agadir .there is an American center as well as an American school in this city.For further help , get in touch at : watasrga@yahoo.com

Cheers

Reply #11 said from Agadir apartment -

To gigi,

If you like to move to the city of Agadir , I will kindly help.Contact me at : watasrga@yahoo.com

Cheers

Reply #12 Ramona Sandu (203.197.25.11) -

Dear All,

My name is Ramona, i am Romanian and currently living and working in India. It is planned that i move to Morocco - for business - late summer this year and i am starting my research now. Don't know the city yet, however i would like to ask for docs/any type of guidebooks that would help one settle down in Morocco as a young woman in her twenties.

Any reply or information on ramo.sandu@gmail.com would be highly appreciated.

Many thanks,

Ramona

Reply #13 Crispin Sharp (62.215.3.43) -

Hi there

I ahve bought a small house in taroudant which is being renovated. What rules apply to my importing furniture, household effects and even a car to Morocco? Does anyone know please? I understand there may be considerable duites to pay - particularly on car imports.

Any and all information would be really welcome.

Thank a lot - Crispin

Reply #14 said from Agadir apartment -

Hello Crispin Sharp,

I was surfing when I came across your post.I wish you a nice saty in this small and lovly city.You mean you want to import from or exoprt to Morocco.If you like to bring your car here , you should know that a European car should have a 3 month stay in Morocco.I do not konow if I have ansered your questions.you can contct me at : watasrga@yaho.com

Cheers

Reply #15 david (75.73.29.124) -

Sorry to post this topic here but I'm trying to spread the word about missing British 4yr old, Madeleine Mccann, who was taken from her bed while vacationing in south Portugal. She was spotted in Marrakech on May 9. I don't think much of this news is reaching Morocco so please spread the word and keep an eye out for her.

If there are better sites to reach UK or US ex-patriots on this subject please let me know. thanks.

Reply #16 Shakera Begum (12.104.104.106) -

As-salaam: Finishing Graduate School in 2009 and seriously thinking about living in Morocco for 6 months to a year. I would like to work part time in a hospice and have an apartment that is centrally located in Morocco, so I could travel and see the whole country. I am taking an immersion Arabic program this Summer.

What do I need to do for this transition? I am 61 years old, but don't look or act it. Need to know the price of apartments, need to be near markets, etc.

What information can you give me.

Reply #17 Jaikhall from Rabat, Morocco -

Hello Shakira Begum,

I am an expat who live and work in Rabat, Morocco. I will be able to assist you with anything. Please email me at jaikhall@yahoo.com

Reply #18 leslie Sims (81.192.21.7) -

Welcome to a new life in Morocco

I am a British citizen living in Mekne Morocco

I would be more than happy to assist you in all aspects of settling in the country and avoiding the pit falls.

I can guide you from the initial procedures of obtaining reseidency permits to starting up a business, what you need, what you need to avoid and what are the pit falls.

I speak French and Arabic fluently and registered at the British Embassy in Rabat.

Feel free to contact me. Leslie

Reply #19 Leslie Sims (81.192.21.7) -

To Crispin

You are entitled to enter your personal effects and furniture without any customs duties, you would need o have obtained your residency permit before hand with chenge of residence stamped in the country where you were living and legalised at the Moroccan embassy.

For more information about avoiding the pitfalls and expense as well as any motor vehicle you wish to bring in contact me on the above e-mail or telphone office 035 468810 or mobile 018 559060.

Regards

Leslie

Reply #20 Leslie Sims (81.192.21.7) -

To Crispin Sharp

You are entitled to bring your motor vehicle for a period of 6 month, make sure you have insurance to cover morocco or you can buy insurance at the entry point.

The duties are high and to obtain an accurate assement you need to provide the customs a photo copy of your registration log book.

I would recommend that you enter morocco vis Ceuta where the crossing is cheaper and you fill up your tank at lower cost.

Unless you have a power of attorney legalised by the Moroccan consulate ensure that the registration documents are in your name.

If you are driving through Spain be careful where to park or sleep as gangs are operating and targetting foreign vehicles.

I was gassed in the night in my caravan and had a large sum stolen.

Feel free to contact me at anytime for any other assistance.

Tel office 00212 (0)35 468810 mobile 00212(0)18 559060.

Regards

Leslie

Reply #21 giorgio (83.148.183.238) -

HI, I LOVE MOROCCO AND I WOUL LIKE MOVE TO CASABLANCA WITH MY FAMILY.I HAVE ALL READY A FLAT IN CASA BUT IM INTERESTED IN SCHOOL AND BUSINESS TAX HOW THE WORKS OVER THERE IF CAN ANYBODY GIVE ME SOME INFORMATION TANK YOU

Reply #22 shamakhan from London -

Hi

I'm looking for work in Agadir - either to teach or for any office based roles. Any suggestions on where I can search?

thanks

Reply #23 james fitzgerald (86.43.95.79) -

hi

im planning to move to morocco this year .. im looking for a house near adagir or aqurir ... my plan is to find a property that will lend it self to taking guests ie bed and breakfast ... can any one tell me do i need a licence or permet to operate there and can any one tell me of some one who will help in finding this property ... look forward to your reply

james /ireland

Reply #24 said from Agadir apartment -

To james fitzgerald ,

I am from Agadir ..there is an aprtment for sale in Agadir .I wil kindly help you get it if you like .email me at : watasrga@yahoo.com

Reply #25 Nichola (81.104.25.206) -

Hi my family moved to morocco nearly 2yrs ago, I have spent alot of time there. I am back in uk now as i have just had a baby, if you are moving to morocco be carefull not to bring too many electrical goods with you as the police will either charge you an very heavy tax bill or take them off you. Your vehicle must leave Morocco every 3months and people have to leave every 6months, we used to het ferry from tanger to spain get some food in the lidl and come back same day, all you need is a stamp on ur passport.

Reply #26 Elizabeth (76.175.129.140) -

Hi, my family and I moving to Morroco within the next year from the U.S. Am I correct in believing you only need to leave the country every 3 months with your vehicle in order to reside with it there???

Reply #27 babs khan (90.197.25.132) -

salaam hi

me and my wife and my 2 little boys are wanting to emigrate to marrakech or agadir. been to marrakech on 4 occasions and would love to hear from some one who is alrready done the big move and some advice etc my email address is babs1109@hotmail.com look forward to hearing somebody.

Reply #28 Gary (69.139.86.114) -

I would like to consider places like Tangier or ??? as a possibility to retire. I am on SSDI ($1000.00 per mo). Is this enough to live on in a nice 1 bedroom apartment? How costly is medical care?

Thanks,

Gary

Reply #29 samira (195.194.86.98) -

my name is samira and i am 18, i am a moroccan and britsh citizen, and i dream of moving to morocco all time. my english is very good as i was born in england, and my arabic is ok. i am taking a course in airline and airport operations and would love it if i could get a job and live in morocco, espeacially agadir.

Reply #30 RAFIQ (78.146.204.52) -

I want to open a indian restaurant in morocco, please can you give me some advice on custom and dutie charges .

1. If i bring decoration and cutlery for the restaurant from uk will i get charged example plasma, cutlery, vars, plates electric lighting decoration by car to Tanger what is the easy way for me to do this to avoid custom duties strickly for buisness.

2 Also if i send decorations and cutlery and food powder packets from INDIA and am a British citizen can i send cutlery , plates & decoration from INDIA.PLEASE can you tell me what charges are involved again strickly use for buisness ONLY, not to sell to public, i would really appreciate if you can help me.

THANK YOU.

RAFIQ

Reply #31 RAFIQ (78.146.204.52) -

want to open a indian restaurant in morocco, please can you give me some advice on custom and dutie charges .

1. If i bring decoration and cutlery for the restaurant from uk will i get charged example plasma, cutlery, vars, plates electric lighting decoration by car to Tanger what is the easy way for me to do this to avoid custom duties strickly for buisness.

2 Also if i send decorations and cutlery and food powder packets from INDIA and am a British citizen can i send cutlery , plates & decoration from INDIA.PLEASE can you tell me what charges are involved again strickly use for buisness ONLY, not to sell to public, i would really appreciate if you can help me.

Also which is the cheapest way in the ferry or car to Tanger by car.

PLEASE Email RAFAYEL@AOL.COM

Would really appreciate for any information

THANK YOU.

RAFIQ

Reply #32 Mrs Patricia Alsabti (91.104.231.146) -

We are an Anglo-Arabic family living in London.

We would like to buy a house/flat in Casablanca to use for holiday.

Can you suggest someone to help or a place you recommend?

Reply #33 GoAgadir (196.206.216.107) -

hello I am a Local from Agadir , i would love to help people that look for any information about Agadir or marrakech . feel free to send me email to akounad@gmail.com if you need any information .

P.S Agadir map also avilable

Reply #34 harvey (79.121.149.187) -

Hi

my wife and i are seriously considering moving to Marrakesh, and would be greatful for any help and advise from ex-pats living in morroco, i waould also be interested in starting a business, and would like to know what is in demand in this area, also we are planning to visit in arround two weks and woulsd like to meet up with some ex-pats for a beer ansd a chat

Best wishes

Harvey

Reply #35 carolyn (141.161.43.144) -

Hello,

I am an American student planning on coming to Morocco for about 5 weeks this summer to do some research. I will need a place to live, preferably with a few other foreigners as I will be traveling by myself. Internet access is very important to me. Is there anything equivalent to a craigslist for Morocco through which I might be able to find someone to live with while I am in Morocco? Or does anyone have other recommendations for a length of this stay (on somewhat of a budget)? Please reply to carolynb64(at)gmail.com.

Thanks

Reply #36 Baber Khan (90.197.25.128) -

Hi I am looking to relocate to Tanger in Morocco some time this year. Hopefully inshallah i am looking at august time. I have already bought an apartment and the kids school is sorted out. Just need some help with setting up an business in tanger city. I am looking at cafe/restaurent or internet cafe or even a shoe shop. I would be greatfull if there is somebody who could help me in settinf this up ie an moroccan or even an expat living in tanger. Please drop me an line you can reach me on babs1109@hotmail.com. Thanks

Babs

Reply #37 Babs Khan (90.197.25.128) -

HI Everybody

Looking to meet expats from the uk or even the usa living Tanger city or around that part of Morocco. I am looking to relocate and start a new life in morocco with my family. My email address is babs1109@hotmail.com please do get in touch. I am looking at opening a new business in the city aswell so some advice and direction would be nice.

Thank

Babs

Reply #38 Umar Farooq Awan (41.208.167.114) -

Hi, I am an Indian citizen currently involved in Textile trading in Dakar Senegal. I would like to open up a branch office in Morocco, Casablanca and explore possibilities there. Please advice me on how to open company and obtain residence permit etc required for this purpose.

Reply #39 sachin (196.207.219.235) -

DEAR SIR/MADAM

THIS IS SACHIN FROM SENEGAL TO INFORM YOU TAHT IN THIS TIME I AM WORKING IN INDAIAN RESTAURANT WITH INTERNATIONAL KITCHEN AS A EXECUTIVE CHEF. I HAVE THE GOOD EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION WITH THE EXPERIENCE OF SEVEN YEAR IN BIG HOTELS OF INDIA AND I AM WORKING IN SENEGAL SINCE TWO AND HALF YEAR.

IF YOU HAVE ANY VACANCY PLEASE CONTACT ME IN KHANAL.SACHIN@YAHOO.COM

Reply #40 Erika (196.2.84.22) -

I'm an American student living in Rabat and doing research on American ex-pats who have chosen to live in Morocco. Would anyone be willing to talk with me about their experiences here? I'd love to hear your stories! Please contact me at erika.spaet@gmail.com.

Reply #41 soso (195.93.21.40) - Wed May 21 13:14:32 2008

Hi Ill be moving to Agadir in the summer July/August,

Looking for accomodation, cheap accomodation around the city centre pref

If anyone knows the best way of finding this or if someone could help me id very much appreciate it.

I have also found a job, but want to expand my search and see if i have find one with a higher salary

I currently live in london, I speak english and arabic but can not read or right in arabic

If anyone has any ideas or tips

Please let me know

Thanks

Reply #42 soso (195.93.21.40) - Wed May 21 13:16:43 2008

Hi sorry forgot to type out my email address

fatimabader@aol.com

Please let me know

Thanks

Soso

Reply #43 nidz (72.53.6.101) - Thu May 22 21:48:02 2008

hi all....moving to casa this september for school...fashion school that is....my main concern is how much $ i should put away for living expenses - what is the typical rent per month if i'm sharing with a roomate? how does one go about looking for a female roomate? are there laundromats? should i have any trouble if i speak french from quebec and hardly any arabic besides kaifik and ish 7al? does soy milk exist? how do i get around if i don;t have a car? my main concern really is the money and rent part - basically the cost of life regarding cab rides, rent, groceries, etc etc. any insight would just be awsome. thanks!

Reply #44 fatima (76.26.151.32) - Thu May 29 16:17:29 2008

hello,

I am a single Latin American lady 53 moving to Tangier. Any recommendation to me? thanks

fatima

Reply #45 Eve (212.62.8.21) - Mon Jun 2 11:18:02 2008

Hi - I am English married to a Moroccan from Agadir. I lived in Agadir many years ago and have travelled widely around the country. I have been through the property buying process in Agadir if anyone would like any advice.

If anyone wants any advice before you commit to the move, please feel free to email me. I have many friends in Agadir who can also help when you arrive.

If any other Brits are moving to Agadir, let me know so we can meet up! I spend many weeks a year in Agadir now.

Email wu20@caramail.com

Reply #46 zohair (41.249.119.139) - Sun Jun 8 08:40:32 2008

hi fatima i am an english teacher ina prived shcool in tangiers, really i appreciate welly ur decision to come to relocate here in tangiers its really wonderfull, even theres also some wonderfull places like chefchaouen inthe north.

Reply #47 International language lab center (196.206.70.154) - Tue Jun 10 14:03:38 2008

The International Language Lab Center (I.L.L) was established in 2006 in the coastal city of Témara in the kingdom of Morocco. We take a modern lively approach to teaching Arabic. Our teachers are highly qualified native Arabic speakers, all of whom are also fluent in English. Our curriculum is constantly updated and we guarantee our results you will speak a PERFECT ARABIC. We teach Arabic to our non-native guests and residents, and English to our Moroccan students.The presence of both Arabic and English language students in the same setting allows for a unique cross-cultural experience for everyone. I.L.L is affiliated with the International Worldwide Organization of Language Schools of English.

We take a modern approach in all of our courses, utilizing cutting edge technology in a multi cultural environment. We also include a variety of activities based on course books, audio visual aids, and specially-created materials. We emphasize effective development in the four language skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) with special attention paid to communication and conversation in different contexts and situations.

Reply #48 Abdul Hakim Luqman, MD from Coatesville PA - Sat Jun 14 10:25:02 2008

As Salaamu Alaikum,

I am an American Muslim Physician interested in retiring/limited medical practice in Morocco. Can anyone give me info on retirement communities, obtaining a Morocco medical license, and good locations for a medical practice. I will care for expats and native Moroccans in need. A location close to a masjid would be great so I can keep up my prayers. I plan to visit in early August 2008. email me at jstephe203@hotmail.com

Jazaakallah Khairan

Reply #49 Vicki (2) from Las Vegas, NV - Tue Jul 8 13:00:41 2008

Reference reply 28- I too, like Gary, would like to retire to Tangier on SSDI $1, 000 USD per month. Articles I've read state this can very easily be done. But so far I've made no connections for a place to stay at $200 to $300 per month. Again I've read in these articles that an apartment can be rented for less even than that. Willing to live modestly and will have adult daughter with me. Where could I stay even temporarily after first arriving to a country that is new and foreign to me. I've been to Mexico and understand the usual culture shock when making a major change in lifestyle. 7/8/08

Reply #50 Takasaid (41.248.165.199) - Sun Jul 13 11:34:41 2008

hello :) Guide to Come and Live in Morocco and Agadir

Hello My name s Said and i am a Moroccan Guy living currentely in Agadir city , southern of the Moroccan sphere . Actually i ve been real stonached an real surprised by the number of pple who r real diggin the idea of comin by an settle down in Morocco :) and speacially in my home town of Agadir :). my message and word to you all is : YOU RE REAL WELCOME IN HERE . life s awesomely beautiful for expats and forgeiners in here . im a holder of a dutch bachelor in business and i ve been livin for a while in holland and i do know for sure how it does feel to live in a pretty western community with a very harsh weather conditions and yeah very limited social networking . Morocco and Agadir speacially can garentee you a very very great livin standards which r not far from the ones u re livin under in europe or the states plus the social networking ( clubs , souks , markets , cafees , etc.) and also the great and unbelievable weather that s attractin million an million of tourists throughout the year.

i ve just finished with my master degree in here in one of the Agadir prestigious business colleges and im thinkin about stayin more time in here to at least benifit from summer time. for anyone who feels the need of information or advices or anything related to Morocco or to Agadir in speacial :) feel free to contact me okey : i can speak fluent arabic, french, english, dutch , an even some few lines in spanish .

takasaid@gmail.com

tel : 00 212 69 82 35 28

cheers and blessings

Said from Agadir Valley

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