American Finance Professional seeking to emigrate to Morocco

Sharif Shakhshir wrote:

I returned last month from a 3 week vacation in Morocco and fell in love with the place and am looking to make a move.  I have an Arabic background but was born, raised and educated in the US and only speak English.  I am taking online classes in French but it will obviously take some time to become fluent.

I have an MS in Financial Engineering and have worked in capital markets, derivatives, trading, portfolio management and real estate for many years.  I have heard too many recommendations to come to Morocco and start my own company but, first, I don't think it is wise to think I can walk into another country and be immediately successful in my own entrepreneurial venture without adequate time to assess risks, rewards, opportunities and to know the "system."  Secondly, I have always worked for others and never started my own company.  I am very hard working, initiative taking and entrepreneurial within companies that I work for but I cannot claim expertise in how business is done in Morocco... at least not yet!

Can you please take a look at my profile and advise if there could be opportunities for for my kind of background and/or if you can recommend a Moroccan, American or British company that could benefit from my education and experience!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharifshakhshir/

Thanks in advance

Hi. I’m glad you loved Morocco’s and let me assure you it’s an amazing place to settle and do business. Or of great opportunities around now.

I have also replied via email.

I can tell you moving to another country and starting your busienss takes a lot of guts. It’s scary and can be very stressful.

But don’t let that put you off. I have similar background to your business wise. Working in morocco in this work can be difficult as there are not many opportunities for employment in this field.

However starting a company and if your able to even invest in assets yourself will bring you a good income and help you expand and grow.

We offer consulting services and also can assist in finding the right assets for investment or even a small development project depending on your budget.

Iv been hear for 7 years and have made some mistakes but also many great moment. Please feel free to ask any questions and I will be happy to help and guide as best as possible. I’m in marrekech.

Hi,

Yes, send me a PM.

the usd equal 10 dh the currency of the country ( morocco), of course you can create a very succesful project  , and yes you have i good idea about risks and entrepreneurship