27 Responses to “So you want to live in Morocco?”

1. Everything Morocco Says:
   March 21st, 2007 at 2:32 pm

   One can’t just hang around after 90 days with nothing to do either. You must be a student, have a work contract, or some other legitimate reason or sponsorship for being here. Hopping the borders is frowned upon and can catch up with you although it may work a few times.

   In Fez, they always require proof of financial support, generally in the form of a bank account and proof of housing such as a contrat de bail for an apartment or a deed to your property.

   Regulations for working are tightening up too as the government pushes for Moroccans to receive primary consideration for all job openings they are qualified to fill - even teaching English.

2. Lindsay Says:
   May 23rd, 2007 at 11:32 am

   Before I turned twenty I ended up with a job in Morocco as a nanny! It was interesting, to say the least. I now have a deep love affair with the country. Luckily, I live closeby. I met my Spanish husband in Mococco.

   There are different jobs to be had in this amazing country - you just have to scour the internet and be open to almost anything!

3. Alex Says:
   June 25th, 2007 at 11:09 pm

   Hi,

   I’m desperately looking for an English-speaking nanny in Casablanca.

   Any advice?

   Thanx,

   Alex

4. taamarbuuta Says:
   June 25th, 2007 at 11:14 pm

   Hi Alex,

   Artizany.blogspot.com does free classified ads. I would also check out the social networking sites like MySpace. Hope that helps!

5. Alex Says:
   June 26th, 2007 at 3:54 pm

   thanx for that… interesting site.

   any other advice???

   Alex

6. Skye Greig Says:
   July 11th, 2007 at 2:18 am

   I had not thought of ‘nanny’ as a job whilst there. I am moving to Morocco in October, and have TEFL certificates. I thought I might volunteer or maybe work as a tutor or teacher. Out of interest, what qualifications would one need to have to be a nanny (other than loving children)?

7. m.freeland Says:
   August 27th, 2007 at 1:32 pm

   Marhaba! I love your site. It has a lot of very good information. I have another resource you could add to your list of places to learn Arabic in Morocco. There’s a school in Souissi, Rabat that is offering a very strong Academic Arabic curriculum in both MSA and CMA. The school is called Qalam wa Lawh and the address is http://qalam.ma .

   Shukran Jazeelan,
   M

8. taamarbuuta Says:
   August 28th, 2007 at 1:45 pm

   Thank you! I appreciate the link and will add it to this page!

   Jillian

9. Ikrame Says:
   September 2nd, 2007 at 4:32 pm

   Hello,

   I am from Holland and I study to be an English teacher. This year we have Internship, I am looking for an American school in Morocco, I found one in Tangier, does anyone know if they approve interns for a small period?

   Shokran
   Ikrame

10. morocco property Says:
    September 6th, 2007 at 1:39 pm

    Morocco is a beautiful country, with its ancient towns, coastal resorts and snowy peaks. This North African kingdom boasts 1,400 miles of coastline, year-round sunshine and an open invitation to tourists and investors all over the world. A growing number of people are interested in buying property in Morocco, Real estate in Morocco.
    I don’t plan to live in Morocco, but definitely I want to invest in Morocco property. Today Morocco is a promising emerging market and a huge growth in developments to the region is living proof of this. The Moroccan government’s commitment to increase the numbers of tourists is a real incentive for developers and investors alike.

11. Arletta Says:
    September 12th, 2007 at 1:55 pm

    American looking for further employment either as an English teacher or other English required job i.e nanny. Previously teaching professional adults business English.

12. Afaf Says:
    October 22nd, 2007 at 11:25 am

    Hi Arletta,

    my advice is to contact centers where he canteach english , there are many in rabt, american center, american school and other , he can only ask for those he would be informed quickly

    bye

13. Laura Says:
    October 25th, 2007 at 11:26 pm

    Arletta,

    Contact the American Language Center in Casablanca, I just looked at their website today and they have an opening. I taught there for a year in 2003 and it was a good experience. I have an MAster’s in TESOL, but they requite a BA and a TFL or TSOL certificate.

    Their web address is: www.casablanca.aca.org

    Phone: 212 22 277765 Office mangager: Marie El Harouchi, Center director: David Neuses. They give a relocation allowance, help with rent, health insurance and a bonus at the end of your contact.

14. Jason Parsons Says:
    November 6th, 2007 at 3:23 pm

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15. Muhammad Shabazz Says:
    February 8th, 2008 at 5:19 pm

    I am an American tax consultant who will be moving to Morocco in the next few months. Please advise on the best way to inform other Americans living in Morocco of my services. My website is: primetaxconsultants.com. Email: admin@primetaxconsultants.com. U.S. Phone: 602-441-4416

    Thank you

16. Reina Kurosawa Says:
    February 18th, 2008 at 5:34 pm

    Hi, I will be in Marrakech for a while and would like to know if there are any french classes for english speaking people. Also, if there are any english speaking communities (i do dancing and play violin) please let me know if there is anything!
    Many thanks.
    Reina

17. Katy Says:
    February 23rd, 2008 at 11:53 pm

    http://www.sacal-fez.com/
    Arabic language studies in Fez

    The Subul Assalam Centre is much smaller than ALIF, but the girls who run it are devoted and their style is very personalized for students who want the individual attention.

18. samira Says:
    March 18th, 2008 at 11:35 pm

    hi im am moroccan, but was born in england, i am studying airline and airport operations btec national diploma level 3. and i really really want to work in morocco, i speak arabic and ver good english but no french, what do you think the chances of me getting a job in one of the moroccan airports.

19. Lynne Says:
    April 17th, 2008 at 8:35 pm

    Hi, Living in Marrakech and very happy with it. Have been here off and on since 2004 and full time since 2006. Would now like to find some appropriate health insurance. Have had no problems but am increasingly aware of the need to provide for myself and family.

    Any suggestions?

    Lynne

20. Tessa B Says:
    April 24th, 2008 at 8:02 pm

    Hi,
    I will most likely be moving to Rabat in a couple of months. My husband got an interesting job there and I would like to study photography. Does anybody know where I should look to study? Also, we are looking for a place. My husband will be working in Souissi. Where would you recommend we live?
    Regards,
    Tessa

21. Tessa B Says:
    April 24th, 2008 at 8:04 pm

    Oh, Also…. Does anybody know where I can find a proper map of Rabat? I have not been able to find Rue Kadi Mohamed Brebri in any of the maps on the internet.

22. Tax Sale Properties Says:
    April 26th, 2008 at 8:19 am

    Excellent resources. I am visiting Morocco this summer and wasn’t sure what to expect.

23. International language lab center Says:
    April 28th, 2008 at 8:51 pm

    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. 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.

    We offer first-rate accommodations for our out-of-town visitors through exclusive arrangements we have with several hotels located near the school. We can offer a beautiful ocean-front four-star hotel near the school, or a more modestly priced hotel in Rabat with transportation provided to and from the school with the use of taxis or buses.

    In addition to the Arabic course work, you will have access to swimming on the beautiful Atlantic coast, horsebackriding on the beach; water sports including surfing, boogie boards, and jet skis, with trained pros available for your convenience; several golf facilities, including the majestic Dar Essalam with three magnificent courses; a fully-equipped gym that also offers yoga, aerobics and oriental dancing lessons; full service spas that offer everything from massage treatments and facials to thalassotherapy; field trips to the Rabat medina, the hammam, and local monuments; many different dining options (Moroccan, European, Middle Eastern, Asian and American); an active nightlife at the local pubs and nightclubs; and transportation to and from the Casablanca or Rabat Airport .

24. AVEC Says:
    May 21st, 2008 at 1:48 am

    From July 1th to July 31st, 2008 The Association Volontariat et Echange Culturel organises an international work camp of voluntary work ( Repainting the classrooms in a school and doing paintings on the walls) in Ouarzazate, Morocco. For more information about this project which also contains many cultural activities, pray visit our website www.avec.on.ma or contact us by email avec.ozt@gmail.com

25. Jim Thompson Says:
    June 5th, 2008 at 1:25 pm

    I enjoyed Morocco, but I also enjoyed my time in Syria. I could point out a possible alternative to those who are interested in expanding their options on Arabic study. I went to tolearnarabic.com, found it quite interesting. Of course you would probably want to study modern standard (MSA) arabic instead of the colloquial form there, so you can get around in Morocco as well. As I understand it Moroccan Arabic is quite different…just fyi…

26. Kitty Says:
    June 11th, 2008 at 12:04 am

    HI, I am a former casaweeya..
    Can anyone give me the exact meaning of the word “samsar?”

    1. keeper of the keys
    2. bearer of poison?

    KM

27. Dance project plus willing to live in Morocco Says:
    July 3rd, 2008 at 12:04 am

    hi, i am a teacher and a student, i nearly finished my studies in sciences of education at the university of Rome, Italy.
    I studied in Italy, Spain and England.
    i am promoting and partecipating in to a project of international traditional dances, i currently teach to children, adults and people with disabilities. we just had a big festival here in Rome with 3.000 people (children and adults with disbilities) about dances.
    I would like to take this project abroad. I ve been to Morocco twice and i would like to start from there as i am in love with it.
    I am looking for schools or N.G.O.s or associations in Morocco who would like to join this project. I can teach dances as a way of getting to know different cultures.
    I am looking forward to learn Arabic as well.
    I can teach English, i have several years of experience.
    For any info. or suggestions please do not esitate to answer.
    Best,
    Maria Cristina

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