Expat Life

What is an Expat?

An expat (short for expatriate) is someone living outside of their home country. This individual may be working or studying in a country other than their country of citizenship. People may choose to live as expats in order to pursue opportunities or to have a life experience in another culture. There are both advantages and disadvantages to life as an expat.

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Humility and a learning spirit are two critical elements to operating a company as a foreigner in Morocco. The learning process for anything can be hard, and learning to operate a business is no exception. Operating a business will vary from city to city, with rules and regulations required in one city but not in another. Below are some ideas to make your business experience a little easier.

If you are planning to live in Morocco, then chances are you will need to open a bank account or two. The good news is that foreigners can open an account in Morocco. In fact, for foreigners seeking residency in Morocco, providing proof of funds in Morocco is a requirement.

Curious about renting a place in Morocco. Here is some helpful information as you go about this process.

Listings - Many locals will likely say to go to the neighborhood you like and ask people who live there if they know of any vacant places for rent. This probably makes for a great cultural experience. You can also ask a friend to help you, and he or she will dip into their vast relational network to find a number of available places.

One of the five senses through which we experience life is taste. Most of us eat three meals a day, and on average, we will spend four and a half years of our lives eating. Food is not an inconsequential part of our lives, and if we are also the main cook for our households, we spend even more time thinking about and preparing food.

Setting up a home in Casablanca for the last six months has brought me more joy than I expected; but I certainly used what I have learned over many previous apartments and moves to make the home that I want to stay in for a long time. Here are five recommendations I have if you, like me, are trying to make a place a home as an expat.

Applying for Residency in Morocco: Submission

For people moving to Morocco desiring to stay for a long period of time, they will need to apply for a carte de sejour (residency card). Gathering the documents is a process in itself, and submitting the paperwork is another experience altogether. For myself, I asked some of my friends about their experiences when they submitted their applications, and this gave me an idea of what to expect. The purpose of this article is to hopefully give you a reasonable expectation if you ever need to apply.

Applying for Residency in Morocco: Paperwork

If you desire to stay long-term in Morocco, then you will need to establish residency (obtain a “carte de sejour”). This article will not be entertaining, but hopefully it will provide you with useful information so that you know what to expect. Our hope is that you can benefit from what we have learned going through the process ourselves.

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What is an Expat?

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