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Jojojojojo2015

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Jojojojojo2015 replied to a thread
7 years ago
jess1406

Mixed Marriage Process in Morocco by jess1406

Hi everybody, I am a British female who has recently married my Moroccan fiancé in September 2016. I wanted to write a post on an up to date process to help those who are in a similar situation going through the process or planning to get ...

@urbanshopping101 So what's your secret to such a successful marriage? And how did you know you weren't making a mistake? Read More

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Jojojojojo2015 replied to a thread
8 years ago
jess1406

Mixed Marriage Process in Morocco by jess1406

Hi everybody, I am a British female who has recently married my Moroccan fiancé in September 2016. I wanted to write a post on an up to date process to help those who are in a similar situation going through the process or planning to get ...

Hi Sa Watts, See reply above by: "Nodandsmile4bb" 07 December 2017 07:49:25 Read More

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Jojojojojo2015 replied to a thread
8 years ago
jess1406

Mixed Marriage Process in Morocco by jess1406

Hi everybody, I am a British female who has recently married my Moroccan fiancé in September 2016. I wanted to write a post on an up to date process to help those who are in a similar situation going through the process or planning to get ...

Salaams All I just looked on the british embassy website in Rabat and there seems to be no appointment for the whole of 2018. I called them and was told because Rabat are so busy, appointments for 2018 haven't been released yet so just have to ... Read More

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Jojojojojo2015 replied to a thread
8 years ago
jess1406

Mixed Marriage Process in Morocco by jess1406

Hi everybody, I am a British female who has recently married my Moroccan fiancé in September 2016. I wanted to write a post on an up to date process to help those who are in a similar situation going through the process or planning to get ...

Okay thanks. I will wait and see if nodandsmile4bb remembers Read More

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Jojojojojo2015 replied to a thread
8 years ago
jess1406

Mixed Marriage Process in Morocco by jess1406

Hi everybody, I am a British female who has recently married my Moroccan fiancé in September 2016. I wanted to write a post on an up to date process to help those who are in a similar situation going through the process or planning to get ...

Hi Mlidhi Congrats on ur wedding mashaAllah. And so happy for u that you grt everything done in 3 days alhamdulillah. Once u recieve permission to get married... how much time do they give u? Is there a time limit in which to get married? Read More

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Jojojojojo2015 replied to a thread
8 years ago
jess1406

Mixed Marriage Process in Morocco by jess1406

Hi everybody, I am a British female who has recently married my Moroccan fiancé in September 2016. I wanted to write a post on an up to date process to help those who are in a similar situation going through the process or planning to get ...

Hi Nodandsmill4bb Firstly congratulations on your marriage, may it be blessed with eternal happiness. Secondly thank you soooo much for all the info. I have a few questions aa I'm going soon God-willing. 1. If u take original docs, do u ... Read More

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Jojojojojo2015 replied to a thread
8 years ago
jess1406

Mixed Marriage Process in Morocco by jess1406

Hi everybody, I am a British female who has recently married my Moroccan fiancé in September 2016. I wanted to write a post on an up to date process to help those who are in a similar situation going through the process or planning to get ...

Hi Mludi Congratulations on getting married. Please can you tell us how long the whole process took you? And once you and your fiance recieved permission to marry, how long were you given to get married? Was there a time limit that your ... Read More

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Jojojojojo2015 replied to a thread
8 years ago
jess1406

Mixed Marriage Process in Morocco by jess1406

Hi everybody, I am a British female who has recently married my Moroccan fiancé in September 2016. I wanted to write a post on an up to date process to help those who are in a similar situation going through the process or planning to get ...

Do u mean the fco website? I didnt think it was a requirement to have them legalised by fco in uk. I might get a solicitor to certify a copy of my passport and copy of my birth certificate. But I dont think thats needed. I'm just not sure ... Read More

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Jojojojojo2015 replied to a thread
8 years ago
jess1406

Mixed Marriage Process in Morocco by jess1406

Hi everybody, I am a British female who has recently married my Moroccan fiancé in September 2016. I wanted to write a post on an up to date process to help those who are in a similar situation going through the process or planning to get ...

I have these documents: Birth certificate ACRO certificate 3 months payslips Passport I still need to get: Letter from employer (will sort this monday) 6 passport sized pics (need to get these) I havent got the no impediment because we have to ... Read More

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Jojojojojo2015 replied to a thread
8 years ago
DutchOrange

Marriage in Morocco - Administrative process mixed marriage by DutchOrange

Hi everybody, In the near future me and my partner would like to get married. Can anybody tell us what kind of administrative steps have to be taken before you can get married in Morocco as a mixed couple? He is Moroccan, with also the French ...

Hi Summerlew I didn't realise I had to have documents authorised by a Solicitor. Does the Solicitor stamp the original documents? Please reply soon as I am going in 2 weeks so I don't have much time :( Read More

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Jojojojojo2015 replied to a thread
8 years ago
DutchOrange

Marriage in Morocco - Administrative process mixed marriage by DutchOrange

Hi everybody, In the near future me and my partner would like to get married. Can anybody tell us what kind of administrative steps have to be taken before you can get married in Morocco as a mixed couple? He is Moroccan, with also the French ...

Hi Haroon Does that mean we only have 1 month in which to marry once we receive our permission? Can we ask them to delay the permission until I go back to morocco? Read More

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Jojojojojo2015 replied to a thread
8 years ago
DutchOrange

Marriage in Morocco - Administrative process mixed marriage by DutchOrange

Hi everybody, In the near future me and my partner would like to get married. Can anybody tell us what kind of administrative steps have to be taken before you can get married in Morocco as a mixed couple? He is Moroccan, with also the French ...

Hi dagd I need your help please as you have recently completed the marriage process. Did you get any of your documents 'legalised' from the UK before you went to morocco? I'm going in 2 weeks and I have only just heard about this now ... Read More

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Jojojojojo2015 replied to a thread
8 years ago
jess1406

Mixed Marriage Process in Morocco by jess1406

Hi everybody, I am a British female who has recently married my Moroccan fiancé in September 2016. I wanted to write a post on an up to date process to help those who are in a similar situation going through the process or planning to get ...

Thank you. I can't believe this. I wasn't aware of this. So which documents do we need to get legalised? Pls let me know asap? Read More

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Jojojojojo2015 replied to a thread
8 years ago
jess1406

Mixed Marriage Process in Morocco by jess1406

Hi everybody, I am a British female who has recently married my Moroccan fiancé in September 2016. I wanted to write a post on an up to date process to help those who are in a similar situation going through the process or planning to get ...

Hi Ray91 Please can you tell me where you have to get thr documents verified from? I'm going in 2 weeks and didn't know about this. I'm worried now. What did they say 'legalised' or 'verified'? And did they say where ... Read More

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Jojojojojo2015 replied to a thread
8 years ago
jess1406

Mixed Marriage Process in Morocco by jess1406

Hi everybody, I am a British female who has recently married my Moroccan fiancé in September 2016. I wanted to write a post on an up to date process to help those who are in a similar situation going through the process or planning to get ...

Hi Ray91 I haven't got married yet but as far as I am aware the documents don't need to be legalised here. You need to take originals as well as copies. Have them translated by translators in morocco and make quite a few copies of them. Read More

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Jojojojojo2015 replied to a thread
8 years ago
DutchOrange

Marriage in Morocco - Administrative process mixed marriage by DutchOrange

Hi everybody, In the near future me and my partner would like to get married. Can anybody tell us what kind of administrative steps have to be taken before you can get married in Morocco as a mixed couple? He is Moroccan, with also the French ...

You need a police check from police in uk. Its called an ACRO certificate. Costs £45 and takes 2 weeks. Or can request the next day (probably take a few days as they need to receive the request) for approx 80 or £85. U have to submit ... Read More

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Jojojojojo2015 replied to a thread
8 years ago
jess1406

Mixed Marriage Process in Morocco by jess1406

Hi everybody, I am a British female who has recently married my Moroccan fiancé in September 2016. I wanted to write a post on an up to date process to help those who are in a similar situation going through the process or planning to get ...

Hi Bristolbaby Firstly congratulations on your marriage. May your marriage be blessed. Glad you got through the process. 3 weeks?! Thats long. I will only have 7 working days in morocco so im really nervous. Please can you share the ... Read More

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Jojojojojo2015 replied to a thread
8 years ago
jess1406

Mixed Marriage Process in Morocco by jess1406

Hi everybody, I am a British female who has recently married my Moroccan fiancé in September 2016. I wanted to write a post on an up to date process to help those who are in a similar situation going through the process or planning to get ...

Hi Im not sure as i am still preparing my documents. As far as i know you just take the original documents to morocco and have them translated to arabic. Once they are translated u take them to the relevant courts 2 have stamped etc. Some ... Read More

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Jojojojojo2015 replied to a thread
8 years ago
DutchOrange

Marriage in Morocco - Administrative process mixed marriage by DutchOrange

Hi everybody, In the near future me and my partner would like to get married. Can anybody tell us what kind of administrative steps have to be taken before you can get married in Morocco as a mixed couple? He is Moroccan, with also the French ...

I dont think u need a certificate from here (uk). You get it from the british embassy in Rabat. I had a look on the british embassy website they issue the document which replaces the certificate of no impediment. Take a look at the gov.uk website ... Read More

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Jojojojojo2015 replied to a thread
8 years ago
DutchOrange

Marriage in Morocco - Administrative process mixed marriage by DutchOrange

Hi everybody, In the near future me and my partner would like to get married. Can anybody tell us what kind of administrative steps have to be taken before you can get married in Morocco as a mixed couple? He is Moroccan, with also the French ...

Omg i didnt realise i needed this. Thanks for telling me. I dont know if i will have enough time if they give u an appointment after a month :( Read More

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Jojojojojo2015 replied to a thread
8 years ago
DutchOrange

Marriage in Morocco - Administrative process mixed marriage by DutchOrange

Hi everybody, In the near future me and my partner would like to get married. Can anybody tell us what kind of administrative steps have to be taken before you can get married in Morocco as a mixed couple? He is Moroccan, with also the French ...

Hi All, This is my draft schedule for my trip to marrakesh inshaaAllah. *Saturday - Arrive in Marrakech AM. Collect documents translated already. *Sunday - get a medical check at Drs *Monday - sort documents out & take evening train to ... Read More

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Jojojojojo2015 replied to a thread
8 years ago
jess1406

Mixed Marriage Process in Morocco by jess1406

Hi everybody, I am a British female who has recently married my Moroccan fiancé in September 2016. I wanted to write a post on an up to date process to help those who are in a similar situation going through the process or planning to get ...

Hi Mludhi Thank you I just saw your response now. Great. I'll keep the appointment for 11.30 then inshaa Allah Read More

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Jojojojojo2015 replied to a thread
8 years ago
DutchOrange

Marriage in Morocco - Administrative process mixed marriage by DutchOrange

Hi everybody, In the near future me and my partner would like to get married. Can anybody tell us what kind of administrative steps have to be taken before you can get married in Morocco as a mixed couple? He is Moroccan, with also the French ...

Hi Ray 91 Can I please ask where you got the "Certificate of No Impediment" from? Read More

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Jojojojojo2015 replied to a thread
8 years ago
DutchOrange

Marriage in Morocco - Administrative process mixed marriage by DutchOrange

Hi everybody, In the near future me and my partner would like to get married. Can anybody tell us what kind of administrative steps have to be taken before you can get married in Morocco as a mixed couple? He is Moroccan, with also the French ...

Wow Dags thats amazing. Congratukations. I pray that I get it all done within a week too inshaa Allah. On Monday where did you get the police from? Was that from the Ministry of Justice in Rabat? Or do you mean from a local police station in your ... Read More

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Jojojojojo2015 replied to a thread
8 years ago
jess1406

Mixed Marriage Process in Morocco by jess1406

Hi everybody, I am a British female who has recently married my Moroccan fiancé in September 2016. I wanted to write a post on an up to date process to help those who are in a similar situation going through the process or planning to get ...

Hi All, This is my draft schedule for my trip to marrakesh inshaaAllah. *Saturday - Arrive in Marrakech AM. Collect documents translated already. *Sunday - get a medical check at Drs *Monday - sort documents out & take evening train to ... Read More

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Jojojojojo2015 replied to a thread
8 years ago
jess1406

Mixed Marriage Process in Morocco by jess1406

Hi everybody, I am a British female who has recently married my Moroccan fiancé in September 2016. I wanted to write a post on an up to date process to help those who are in a similar situation going through the process or planning to get ...

Hi. I will be travelling from marrakesh to rabat the day before. And then the following morning we plan to: 9.am - go to the ministry of justice to requeast police check 11.30- 12.00 british embassy get papers 12.00 ministry of affairs to get ... Read More

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Jojojojojo2015 replied to a thread
8 years ago
jess1406

Mixed Marriage Process in Morocco by jess1406

Hi everybody, I am a British female who has recently married my Moroccan fiancé in September 2016. I wanted to write a post on an up to date process to help those who are in a similar situation going through the process or planning to get ...

Wslm. Thabk you Mludi. I really appreciate the response. I have booked my appointment at the embassy for 11.30am. Do u think thats late? Read More

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Jojojojojo2015 replied to a thread
8 years ago
jess1406

Mixed Marriage Process in Morocco by jess1406

Hi everybody, I am a British female who has recently married my Moroccan fiancé in September 2016. I wanted to write a post on an up to date process to help those who are in a similar situation going through the process or planning to get ...

Hi Jess, Im just preparing to head to morocco soon and wanted to check something with you please. You said that you went to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOA) after the british embassy, and that the clerk at the ministry of affairs stamps your ... Read More

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Jojojojojo2015 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Armand

Getting married in Morocco by Armand

Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Morocco or who are about to get married in Morocco to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Morocco? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed ...

Hi trking1 When you say parents approval is required, do you mean for the moroccan spouse? I am a british muslim female who will be travelling to morocco to marry a moroccan muslim man. Would i still need to submit written approval from my ... Read More

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Jojojojojo2015 replied to a thread
8 years ago
jess1406

Mixed Marriage Process in Morocco by jess1406

Hi everybody, I am a British female who has recently married my Moroccan fiancé in September 2016. I wanted to write a post on an up to date process to help those who are in a similar situation going through the process or planning to get ...

Hi I havent been through the process yet myself but as far as Im aware there is no salary requirment for marriage. Certificate of eligibility to marry - i believe this is from your countries embassy in morocco. So, as i am british, i will have to ... Read More

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Jojojojojo2015 replied to a thread
8 years ago
jess1406

Mixed Marriage Process in Morocco by jess1406

Hi everybody, I am a British female who has recently married my Moroccan fiancé in September 2016. I wanted to write a post on an up to date process to help those who are in a similar situation going through the process or planning to get ...

Salaams Glad it went well for you so far. Alhamdulillah. So did u come back to UK and then return to morocco to submit papers on 11th august? Did they give you a time frame to be back to submit? I hav read that documents are only valid for 3 ... Read More

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Jojojojojo2015 replied to a thread
9 years ago
jess1406

Mixed Marriage Process in Morocco by jess1406

Hi everybody, I am a British female who has recently married my Moroccan fiancé in September 2016. I wanted to write a post on an up to date process to help those who are in a similar situation going through the process or planning to get ...

Salaam I haven't gone through the process yet but haaving read the posts on this site by people who have been through it, the Brit embassy/consulate give you what you need on the day. You have to make an appointment in advance online and as ... Read More

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Jojojojojo2015 replied to a thread
9 years ago
DutchOrange

Marriage in Morocco - Administrative process mixed marriage by DutchOrange

Hi everybody, In the near future me and my partner would like to get married. Can anybody tell us what kind of administrative steps have to be taken before you can get married in Morocco as a mixed couple? He is Moroccan, with also the French ...

Hi I cant see a linkto your blog Read More

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Jojojojojo2015 replied to a thread
9 years ago
jess1406

Mixed Marriage Process in Morocco by jess1406

Hi everybody, I am a British female who has recently married my Moroccan fiancé in September 2016. I wanted to write a post on an up to date process to help those who are in a similar situation going through the process or planning to get ...

Hi Eaan Hope you had a great trip in morocco. Generally speaking visit visas are hard to obtain when the UKBA feel there's a risk of the applicant overstaying as they either have nothing / no one to return to in morocco, or that they have ... Read More

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Jojojojojo2015 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Armand

Getting married in Morocco by Armand

Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Morocco or who are about to get married in Morocco to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Morocco? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed ...

Thanks for letting us know. That's such a shame though as it eould have saved so much time and running around in morocco. Read More

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Jojojojojo2015 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Armand

Getting married in Morocco by Armand

Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Morocco or who are about to get married in Morocco to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Morocco? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed ...

Congratulations. I pray inshaaAllah all goes well for you. Which city will you be getting married in and when? Read More

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Jojojojojo2015 replied to a thread
9 years ago
jess1406

Mixed Marriage Process in Morocco by jess1406

Hi everybody, I am a British female who has recently married my Moroccan fiancé in September 2016. I wanted to write a post on an up to date process to help those who are in a similar situation going through the process or planning to get ...

Visit visa is hard to get, especially as you are married and have a child together. I hope she passes the english test. I hear its fairly easy with basic conversation. She could improve her english by practicing with you and inshaaAllah pass the ... Read More

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Jojojojojo2015 replied to a thread
9 years ago
jess1406

Mixed Marriage Process in Morocco by jess1406

Hi everybody, I am a British female who has recently married my Moroccan fiancé in September 2016. I wanted to write a post on an up to date process to help those who are in a similar situation going through the process or planning to get ...

Why would she leave? Were you not applying for a spouse visa so that she can join u in the UK permanently? Or was it just a visit visa? Read More

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Jojojojojo2015 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Armand

Getting married in Morocco by Armand

Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Morocco or who are about to get married in Morocco to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Morocco? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed ...

Hey Mkaan, Just wondering if you had any success with the moroccan embassy in london? Read More

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Jojojojojo2015 replied to a thread
9 years ago
jess1406

Mixed Marriage Process in Morocco by jess1406

Hi everybody, I am a British female who has recently married my Moroccan fiancé in September 2016. I wanted to write a post on an up to date process to help those who are in a similar situation going through the process or planning to get ...

Hi Eaan Sorry to hear that your wifes visa hasnt been successful. Did Ukba give you a reason? Read More

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Jojojojojo2015 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Armand

Getting married in Morocco by Armand

Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Morocco or who are about to get married in Morocco to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Morocco? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed ...

That would be great. Thank you. If I get to call them in the mean time then I will update on here too. Read More

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Jojojojojo2015 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Armand

Getting married in Morocco by Armand

Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Morocco or who are about to get married in Morocco to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Morocco? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed ...

Hi Mkaan, I hope thats possible "i read you could have an Islamic marriage and then get the marriage attested by the British embassy and a copy sent to the Moroccan embassy in London." That would make life so much easier for me too. ... Read More

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Jojojojojo2015 replied to a thread
9 years ago
jess1406

Mixed Marriage Process in Morocco by jess1406

Hi everybody, I am a British female who has recently married my Moroccan fiancé in September 2016. I wanted to write a post on an up to date process to help those who are in a similar situation going through the process or planning to get ...

Thank you sooooo much Jess. All your advice and tips have helped a lot. Cant thank you enough. I need to just go through all your above posts/messages and make a list so that i have it all in 1 place. Thanks again. And il try not to keep bothering ... Read More

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Jojojojojo2015 replied to a thread
9 years ago
jess1406

Mixed Marriage Process in Morocco by jess1406

Hi everybody, I am a British female who has recently married my Moroccan fiancé in September 2016. I wanted to write a post on an up to date process to help those who are in a similar situation going through the process or planning to get ...

Hi Jess, I have another few questions if thats okay? 1. Must we get the Police check from the Ministry of Justice in Rabat? Can it not be obtained from marrakesh? Or is that the only ministry of justice office in morocco? 2. You got you ... Read More

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Jojojojojo2015 replied to a thread
9 years ago
jess1406

Mixed Marriage Process in Morocco by jess1406

Hi everybody, I am a British female who has recently married my Moroccan fiancé in September 2016. I wanted to write a post on an up to date process to help those who are in a similar situation going through the process or planning to get ...

Hi Jess, Thank you so much for taking the time to respond to me in detail. I really appreciate all your help so far. May God bless you and your marriage Jojo Read More

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Jojojojojo2015 replied to a thread
9 years ago
jess1406

Mixed Marriage Process in Morocco by jess1406

Hi everybody, I am a British female who has recently married my Moroccan fiancé in September 2016. I wanted to write a post on an up to date process to help those who are in a similar situation going through the process or planning to get ...

Hi Jess Firstly huge congratulations on your wedding. May god bless you both and your marriage. Thank you so much for the detailed information. It's very helpful. I too am British and intend to marry in Marrakesh God willing. Your list of ... Read More

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Jojojojojo2015 replied to a thread
9 years ago
DutchOrange

Marriage in Morocco - Administrative process mixed marriage by DutchOrange

Hi everybody, In the near future me and my partner would like to get married. Can anybody tell us what kind of administrative steps have to be taken before you can get married in Morocco as a mixed couple? He is Moroccan, with also the French ...

Salaam Haroon, Congratulations on your wedding. May Allah swt grant you both a long and happy marriage. Please can you advise on the following: 1. Which documents did you need to get from the UK? 2. How long did the whole process take you once ... Read More

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Jojojojojo2015 replied to a thread
9 years ago
DutchOrange

Marriage in Morocco - Administrative process mixed marriage by DutchOrange

Hi everybody, In the near future me and my partner would like to get married. Can anybody tell us what kind of administrative steps have to be taken before you can get married in Morocco as a mixed couple? He is Moroccan, with also the French ...

Hi Haroon, So just to clarify, even though the British partner has 3 months, realistically we only have 1 month to get married starting from the moment we get approval from the adhul/clerk? Thanks Jojo Read More

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Jojojojojo2015 replied to a thread
9 years ago
DutchOrange

Marriage in Morocco - Administrative process mixed marriage by DutchOrange

Hi everybody, In the near future me and my partner would like to get married. Can anybody tell us what kind of administrative steps have to be taken before you can get married in Morocco as a mixed couple? He is Moroccan, with also the French ...

Hi Saslam, I have never heard of the written request before. Were you not asked to also have a doctors certificate from a doctor in morocco (for you and your fiance)? When i enquired at the court in marrakesh, thats one of the things they ... Read More

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Jojojojojo2015 replied to a thread
9 years ago
DutchOrange

Marriage in Morocco - Administrative process mixed marriage by DutchOrange

Hi everybody, In the near future me and my partner would like to get married. Can anybody tell us what kind of administrative steps have to be taken before you can get married in Morocco as a mixed couple? He is Moroccan, with also the French ...

Hi Summerlee, Thank you for all your help/advice Read More

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Jojojojojo2015 replied to a thread
9 years ago
DutchOrange

Marriage in Morocco - Administrative process mixed marriage by DutchOrange

Hi everybody, In the near future me and my partner would like to get married. Can anybody tell us what kind of administrative steps have to be taken before you can get married in Morocco as a mixed couple? He is Moroccan, with also the French ...

Hi Summerlee, Thank you for this. May I ask, did you have to have a male relative with you at any point during the process? I'm a muslim woman and usually the rule is that a male relative gives you permission to get married and also signs ... Read More

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Jojojojojo2015 replied to a thread
9 years ago
DutchOrange

Marriage in Morocco - Administrative process mixed marriage by DutchOrange

Hi everybody, In the near future me and my partner would like to get married. Can anybody tell us what kind of administrative steps have to be taken before you can get married in Morocco as a mixed couple? He is Moroccan, with also the French ...

Hi Saslam Firstly congratulations on your upcoming marriage. Regarding the documents you need there is a long post on another thread by someone who wrote the whole process, what was required and how long it all took. I'll try and find it for ... Read More

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Jojojojojo2015 replied to a thread
9 years ago
deborahlf

Living and running a business in Marrakech by deborahlf

Could anyone please help by giving their advice to running a business in Marrakech. Any successes, or scare stories greatly appreciated as its hard to find anything on the net. Im thinking of renting a riad to have as a guest house, with also a ...

Oh ok sorry. Both really. Im interested in teaching / lecturing in either a school /college/ university in marrakesh. I have been offered a job in a private school but it was part time hours only and didnt pay much Read More

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Jojojojojo2015 replied to a thread
9 years ago
deborahlf

Living and running a business in Marrakech by deborahlf

Could anyone please help by giving their advice to running a business in Marrakech. Any successes, or scare stories greatly appreciated as its hard to find anything on the net. Im thinking of renting a riad to have as a guest house, with also a ...

Hi / Salaams Mohammed, Can I ask please, where are u from? And how did u find the move to morocco initially? Did it take a long time to adjust to ur new lifestyle? Also do you know of any good schools/colleges/universities in marrakesh? Read More

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Jojojojojo2015 replied to a thread
9 years ago
deborahlf

Living and running a business in Marrakech by deborahlf

Could anyone please help by giving their advice to running a business in Marrakech. Any successes, or scare stories greatly appreciated as its hard to find anything on the net. Im thinking of renting a riad to have as a guest house, with also a ...

Hi Deborah, I hope you're well. I'm assuming that you have moved to Marrakesh? Did you start your riad business? Or have you gone into teaching in Marrakesh? I am also a teacher and looking to move to marrakesh. Please let us know ... Read More

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Jojojojojo2015 replied to a thread
10 years ago
nothingbychance

Getting married in Morocco in December 2014 - advice requested by nothingbychance

Hello, I am an American woman engaged to a Moroccan male (neither have previously been married). We are interested in having a civil marriage in December, 2014 in the town of Zagora Morocco. I have read the US Embassy website listing documents ...

I asked a lawyer and she said no. But i dont think she usually deals with marriage matters. Its probably best you contact a lawyer their or the courts somehow who deal with these matters and find out for sure. To be on the safe side i plan to take ... Read More

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Armand

Getting married in Morocco by Armand

Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Morocco or who are about to get married in Morocco to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Morocco? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed ...

Congratulations once again....may Allah bless ur marriage and give u a lifetime of happiness with ur spouse...ameen. And thank u sooooooo much again for helping us all out by sharing ur experience. Enjoy marriee life Read More

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Armand

Getting married in Morocco by Armand

Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Morocco or who are about to get married in Morocco to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Morocco? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed ...

I will do, thank you, as iv read on here its best to take copies of everything, and extra passport pics too. I've got a few months until i go for the whole process inshaaAllah due to pre-booked family vacation. But i will start gathering the ... Read More

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Armand

Getting married in Morocco by Armand

Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Morocco or who are about to get married in Morocco to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Morocco? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed ...

Thank you for the info and speedy response. I really appreciate it. Lol I honestly dont understand that part either...Police getting involved in marriages... lol they've obviously got a lot of time on their hands. You're right...I imagine ... Read More

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Armand

Getting married in Morocco by Armand

Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Morocco or who are about to get married in Morocco to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Morocco? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed ...

Salaams, Ahhh i see, but ur getting ur approval / nikkah tomorrow inshaaAllah so thats great news. So how long did the whole process take you from beginning until tomorrow? Is it 2 weeks? I'm a sister from the UK. I was in marrakesh a few ... Read More

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Armand

Getting married in Morocco by Armand

Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Morocco or who are about to get married in Morocco to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Morocco? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed ...

Salaams, firstly congratulations. MashaAllah tabarakAllah. So happy you are married and completed the process quite quickly. Secondly thank you so much for sharing your experience step by step. There have been a few people on here that have ... Read More

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Armand

Getting married in Morocco by Armand

Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Morocco or who are about to get married in Morocco to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Morocco? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed ...

Thank you. I will also keep yu in my duas. And yes I have every faith it will work out inshaaAllah as I performed istikhara a lot before I made my decision. Now that Allah has guided me in making my decision I am just going with the flow. Can I ... Read More

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Armand

Getting married in Morocco by Armand

Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Morocco or who are about to get married in Morocco to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Morocco? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed ...

Definitely...its simplistic and i really like that. So how long ago did you get married in Morocco? And in which city? How did u find the whole experience? Read More

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Armand

Getting married in Morocco by Armand

Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Morocco or who are about to get married in Morocco to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Morocco? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed ...

Hi Sorry i dont know about american guidelines as im british. I dont require a visa to visit morocco. However, all foreigners need to submit documents to the court in the city you wish to get married to get approval for the marriage. Read More

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Armand

Getting married in Morocco by Armand

Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Morocco or who are about to get married in Morocco to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Morocco? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed ...

Absolutely...life there seems so much less stressful but suppose thats because its a holiday and i dont have to go to work. I have been offered a job there and would accept it (as would love to work and live in the heat for a while) if it wasnt for ... Read More

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Armand

Getting married in Morocco by Armand

Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Morocco or who are about to get married in Morocco to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Morocco? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed ...

Ok great, yes definitely hope and plan to take a male relative for the actual nikkah inshaaAllah. And want to avoid using a lawyers services as all they will be doing is collecting my approval/decision from the courts...for 500 quid. Read More

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Armand

Getting married in Morocco by Armand

Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Morocco or who are about to get married in Morocco to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Morocco? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed ...

Hi Do you mean taking a relative with me would be preferable for the aqd/nikkah? Or do u mean its preferable to have a male relativr for the whole process of going to different offices to get papers stamped etc? Im not sure if anyone will b ... Read More

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Armand

Getting married in Morocco by Armand

Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Morocco or who are about to get married in Morocco to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Morocco? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed ...

Hi Yes you're right. I'm hoping that my fiance will be able to get a cheaper quote. Re moroccans paying this much - as far as i know they dont use lawyers for marriage. Its just for mixed marriages because of the amount of documents ... Read More

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Armand

Getting married in Morocco by Armand

Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Morocco or who are about to get married in Morocco to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Morocco? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed ...

Hi, Yes she is a lawyer in marrakesh. I doubt she will work in any other city but i will ask her for you. As you live in Morocco hopefully you will be able to find a lawyer who doesnt charge so much money. I dont think a lawyer is even needed. ... Read More

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Armand

Getting married in Morocco by Armand

Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Morocco or who are about to get married in Morocco to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Morocco? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed ...

Also do you know if as a muslim british female who has never been married needs to have a male relative (brother or father) present throughout the whole process? Or just at the final stage when we have our marriage contract (nikkah)? The lawyer i ... Read More

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Armand

Getting married in Morocco by Armand

Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Morocco or who are about to get married in Morocco to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Morocco? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed ...

Hi, I saw a lawyer on wednesdsy when i went to the court to ask about what papers are needed. She gave me a quote of 7000 dh which is approx £486. I dont know if thats a good price or not. She was not willing to negotiate the fee. I took her ... Read More

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nothingbychance

Getting married in Morocco in December 2014 - advice requested by nothingbychance

Hello, I am an American woman engaged to a Moroccan male (neither have previously been married). We are interested in having a civil marriage in December, 2014 in the town of Zagora Morocco. I have read the US Embassy website listing documents ...

Also I asked the Lawyer if I need a mehram present and she said no because Im not moroccan, but i dont think she knew herself. I will take my brother with me inshaaAllah when I return for the actual nikkah as im sure iv read in this forum somewhere ... Read More

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nothingbychance

Getting married in Morocco in December 2014 - advice requested by nothingbychance

Hello, I am an American woman engaged to a Moroccan male (neither have previously been married). We are interested in having a civil marriage in December, 2014 in the town of Zagora Morocco. I have read the US Embassy website listing documents ...

Salaams, apologies for the late reply. Im in marrakesh now and have just visited the court to get a list of all documents required. Bumped into a female Lawyer at the court who gave me a quote of 7000 dh for badically submitting my documents (and ... Read More

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Armand

Getting married in Morocco by Armand

Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Morocco or who are about to get married in Morocco to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Morocco? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed ...

Hi nebraskagirl, Thank you soooo much for your response. I apologise for my delayed reply. Ive had limited internet access, but i will reply properly later today hopefully. Jojo Read More

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nothingbychance

Getting married in Morocco in December 2014 - advice requested by nothingbychance

Hello, I am an American woman engaged to a Moroccan male (neither have previously been married). We are interested in having a civil marriage in December, 2014 in the town of Zagora Morocco. I have read the US Embassy website listing documents ...

Unfortunately the marriage visitor visa does not allow you to stay and apply for a spouse vias whilst in the uk. He would have to return to morocco and apply from there. Marriage visitor visa is for those who want to marry i the uk but not settle ... Read More

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nothingbychance

Getting married in Morocco in December 2014 - advice requested by nothingbychance

Hello, I am an American woman engaged to a Moroccan male (neither have previously been married). We are interested in having a civil marriage in December, 2014 in the town of Zagora Morocco. I have read the US Embassy website listing documents ...

Thank you XB23, inshaaAllah you too. When did u get married? And was it in morocco also? Do u live in the uk, or have u moved to morocco? Read More

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nothingbychance

Getting married in Morocco in December 2014 - advice requested by nothingbychance

Hello, I am an American woman engaged to a Moroccan male (neither have previously been married). We are interested in having a civil marriage in December, 2014 in the town of Zagora Morocco. I have read the US Embassy website listing documents ...

Salaams, I completely agree with you about shaytan, and thats the reason i havent had an official engagement, and only want a nikkah because its the only islamically binding thing. The reason i am leaving it so late is because i only have ... Read More

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nothingbychance

Getting married in Morocco in December 2014 - advice requested by nothingbychance

Hello, I am an American woman engaged to a Moroccan male (neither have previously been married). We are interested in having a civil marriage in December, 2014 in the town of Zagora Morocco. I have read the US Embassy website listing documents ...

Thanks. Im hoping to have a celebration there after nikkah but before visa. Also the dvd and pics of celebration will also cm in handy as evidence for visa app. Only having a small celebrstion there for his family mainly. I will have my party after ... Read More

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nothingbychance

Getting married in Morocco in December 2014 - advice requested by nothingbychance

Hello, I am an American woman engaged to a Moroccan male (neither have previously been married). We are interested in having a civil marriage in December, 2014 in the town of Zagora Morocco. I have read the US Embassy website listing documents ...

Salaams JazakAllah, i feel a lot more positive after reading your message. I have read different messages on different threads today and have been worrying this afternoon that things wont work out. Your message has reminded me of the many positives ... Read More

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DutchOrange

Marriage in Morocco - Administrative process mixed marriage by DutchOrange

Hi everybody, In the near future me and my partner would like to get married. Can anybody tell us what kind of administrative steps have to be taken before you can get married in Morocco as a mixed couple? He is Moroccan, with also the French ...

Hi Jess When you say your office was on the main road in bab doukla, please can you tell me which office you are referring to? You mean the office of the adoul? Also do u know where abouts in marrakesh the family court is? Im going in 3.5 weeks ... Read More

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nothingbychance

Getting married in Morocco in December 2014 - advice requested by nothingbychance

Hello, I am an American woman engaged to a Moroccan male (neither have previously been married). We are interested in having a civil marriage in December, 2014 in the town of Zagora Morocco. I have read the US Embassy website listing documents ...

Hi Sorry to be such a pain, i have a question. You said we both need to be present during the two weeks we are going from office to another etc. In that 2 weeks for example will we have to go somewhere everyday? Or when people say it can take ... Read More

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nothingbychance

Getting married in Morocco in December 2014 - advice requested by nothingbychance

Hello, I am an American woman engaged to a Moroccan male (neither have previously been married). We are interested in having a civil marriage in December, 2014 in the town of Zagora Morocco. I have read the US Embassy website listing documents ...

Thanks and you were right with your advice re visa. I have had many clients in the past who have tried to make their own visa apps and made mistakes which delayed the whole thing. Re cost - i was asking about the approx cost of just getting ... Read More

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nothingbychance

Getting married in Morocco in December 2014 - advice requested by nothingbychance

Hello, I am an American woman engaged to a Moroccan male (neither have previously been married). We are interested in having a civil marriage in December, 2014 in the town of Zagora Morocco. I have read the US Embassy website listing documents ...

When i visist in a few weeks i will go to the family court in marrakesh and get a list of all the documents neededd and their expiry/validity etc, hopefully they will tell me the cost of things too so I can make sure i go with all the correct ... Read More

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nothingbychance

Getting married in Morocco in December 2014 - advice requested by nothingbychance

Hello, I am an American woman engaged to a Moroccan male (neither have previously been married). We are interested in having a civil marriage in December, 2014 in the town of Zagora Morocco. I have read the US Embassy website listing documents ...

Hi XB23 Thank you for your advice. I'm not too worried about the visa process at the moment. I meet all the requirements alhamdulillah, anything that i dont meet at the moment such as accomodation will be sorted inshaaAllah by the time i get ... Read More

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nothingbychance

Getting married in Morocco in December 2014 - advice requested by nothingbychance

Hello, I am an American woman engaged to a Moroccan male (neither have previously been married). We are interested in having a civil marriage in December, 2014 in the town of Zagora Morocco. I have read the US Embassy website listing documents ...

Hi again Thank you so much for the detailed response. Wow didnt think it would cost up to £2000 just to ger court approval to grt married. But i suppose you have included the cost of rings and the usual travel/holiday expenses. That aside, ... Read More

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nothingbychance

Getting married in Morocco in December 2014 - advice requested by nothingbychance

Hello, I am an American woman engaged to a Moroccan male (neither have previously been married). We are interested in having a civil marriage in December, 2014 in the town of Zagora Morocco. I have read the US Embassy website listing documents ...

Thank you sooooo much. I had read it was a small office and more of a formality, but im sure my mum and walli will want to be present. Like you said i will need my father or brother present for the nikkah (as i have never been married before). Yes ... Read More

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nothingbychance

Getting married in Morocco in December 2014 - advice requested by nothingbychance

Hello, I am an American woman engaged to a Moroccan male (neither have previously been married). We are interested in having a civil marriage in December, 2014 in the town of Zagora Morocco. I have read the US Embassy website listing documents ...

part 2/2 The reasons for all my questions is because i intend to go to marrakesh alone when i take my documents etc to the court. Thats why i dont want to have my marriage contract done there and then when i get the courts approval. I want to get ... Read More

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10 years ago
nothingbychance

Getting married in Morocco in December 2014 - advice requested by nothingbychance

Hello, I am an American woman engaged to a Moroccan male (neither have previously been married). We are interested in having a civil marriage in December, 2014 in the town of Zagora Morocco. I have read the US Embassy website listing documents ...

Hi GoldKhalifa, Thank you for your reply. I really appreciate it ☺ Hopefully i will be having the ceremony filmed. So just to clarify, i can have all documents stamped from all relevant people/departments, and then submit all the stamped ... Read More

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10 years ago
nothingbychance

Getting married in Morocco in December 2014 - advice requested by nothingbychance

Hello, I am an American woman engaged to a Moroccan male (neither have previously been married). We are interested in having a civil marriage in December, 2014 in the town of Zagora Morocco. I have read the US Embassy website listing documents ...

Hi All, Nice to read the positive posts. Congratulations to those of you who have been successful in the whole process. May u enjoy a lifetime of happiness with your spouse's. Im hoping to marry in August 2016... Was planning to submit my ... Read More

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Armand

Getting married in Morocco by Armand

Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Morocco or who are about to get married in Morocco to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Morocco? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed ...

Hi Nebraska girl, Love reading that u have had a successful marriage. Please can i ask for your advice? In ur comment u say that both parties need to be present when the judge reviews the applocation, but is this the same day the application is ... Read More

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Armand

Getting married in Morocco by Armand

Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Morocco or who are about to get married in Morocco to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Morocco? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed ...

Hi I'm so glad to hear you are happily married. 1. Please can you advise on how long it took to get approval to marry once u had submitted your documents? 2. Also once you get the approval how long do you have to get married? As in, do u ... Read More

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