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laurencej96

laurencej96

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English looking for information about Morocco

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Registration: 31 January 2023

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last year
glennpr

Marriage process in Rabat by glennpr

I am getting married in April I'm from UK and my wife to be is Moroccan. I see often on this site many things about marriage and often I'm thinking what the hell they on about, so simply this is my short experience. 1.....make sure you get every bit ...

laurencej96

@glennpr Where in Morocco are you getting married? Read More

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last year

Marriage Process - UK/Moroccan

Good Evening,is anyone able to explain the marriage process for UK and Moroccan partners?i’m already married, but I think the process has changed on the UK side and I am needing to assist my friend.I made a consulate appointment in Morocco and ... Read More

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last year
Shaw7mick

Moroccan marriage process for uk citizen by Shaw7mick

This is how my process went for getting the paperwork sorted in Morocco for my marriage as a British Citizen.Firstly, I must say, I was really stressed about this process as it’s very different to how we do things here in the UK, but ...

laurencej96

@Shaw7mick Congratulations.it does seem that the marriage progress has simplified in the last two years or so.I had to go to the consulate in Marrakech when I got married and then take my documents to Rabat to have them verified by the Ministry of ... Read More

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2 years ago

Starting a business in Morocco - as a foreigner

Good Afternoon.i am looking for some advice in relation to starting a business in Morocco.i am wanting to open a restaurant, which may sell alcohol and shisha. i have already found business premises.I now just need to know what to expect, how to ... Read More

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2 years ago
npaisey

Advice on Rabat British Embassy appointments by npaisey

Hello all. I’m a medical doc in Wales, with a Moroccan fiancé now based in Casablanca. We met in Spain two years ago and are now in the process of arranging our marriage in Morocco. Our hope is to combine UK and Morocco life through ...

laurencej96

@npaisey have you also tried marrakech? Read More

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laurencej96 created a thread
2 years ago

Gibraltar - Visa Requirement/BRP

Good Evening all.i am a british citizen and my wife is Moroccan. she currently has a British Residence Permit.i have always wanted to come to Gibraltar, but I was wondering if my wife would need a visitor visa or could come with her BRP - I am ... Read More

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2 years ago

Moroccan Qualifications - No Certificate

I just do not understand who is ’incharge’ of Moroccan qualifications. It seems a shambles. my wife has completed a private nursing qualification nearly 2 years ago, in Morocco - still no certificate. eventually she got one last year, ... Read More

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2 years ago
GuestPoster124

Appointments for the british embassy by GuestPoster124

How often are they available?

laurencej96

Why is it so hard to get an appointment this year? i did mine last year and had an appointment with only a few weeks wait. Read More

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2 years ago
laurencej96

Moroccan qualifications - in the UK by laurencej96

I am just wondering whether or not the UK recognises Moroccan qualifications.or whether a Moroccan would need to go GCSE’s / A Levels in the UK. I have contacted some of the local colleges but had no response as of yet. my wife completed her ...

laurencej96

@Bhavnathank you Read More

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laurencej96 created a thread
2 years ago

Moroccan qualifications - in the UK

I am just wondering whether or not the UK recognises Moroccan qualifications.or whether a Moroccan would need to go GCSE’s / A Levels in the UK. I have contacted some of the local colleges but had no response as of yet. my wife completed her ... Read More

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2 years ago
abcde88

Morocco love story by abcde88

I am sharing my story to see what you guys make out of it. I met somebody in July via Facebook. She contacted me in response to my marriage advert in the British/…. marriage group. We had several phone calls and then we immediately hit it ...

laurencej96

@Dreams_ unlimitedsimilar to me. my wifes family paid for the wedding. I covered all the visa stuff and marriage contract etc. Read More

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2 years ago
abcde88

Morocco love story by abcde88

I am sharing my story to see what you guys make out of it. I met somebody in July via Facebook. She contacted me in response to my marriage advert in the British/…. marriage group. We had several phone calls and then we immediately hit it ...

laurencej96

@naimadorcyi think I married into an already wealthy family in Morocco. i got lucky, very lucky. thanks to allah. When we come to Morocco we even have police escort through the airport. Read More

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2 years ago
abcde88

Morocco love story by abcde88

I am sharing my story to see what you guys make out of it. I met somebody in July via Facebook. She contacted me in response to my marriage advert in the British/…. marriage group. We had several phone calls and then we immediately hit it ...

laurencej96

@abcde88i have told my moroccan wife about the £80,000. she is shocked. she said it is crazy. She said this moroccan women is crazy, or her family.she said that would allow them to buy a villa in Morocco- with a sizeable deposit. if my ... Read More

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2 years ago
abcde88

Morocco love story by abcde88

I am sharing my story to see what you guys make out of it. I met somebody in July via Facebook. She contacted me in response to my marriage advert in the British/…. marriage group. We had several phone calls and then we immediately hit it ...

laurencej96

@Dreams_ unlimitedmy wifes family asked for nothing. just that I looked after my wife. Read More

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2 years ago
abcde88

Morocco love story by abcde88

I am sharing my story to see what you guys make out of it. I met somebody in July via Facebook. She contacted me in response to my marriage advert in the British/…. marriage group. We had several phone calls and then we immediately hit it ...

laurencej96

Personally for me, the dowry would have concerned me. its a lot of money to give if it all goes south- due to no fault of your own. Read More

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2 years ago
abcde88

Morocco love story by abcde88

I am sharing my story to see what you guys make out of it. I met somebody in July via Facebook. She contacted me in response to my marriage advert in the British/…. marriage group. We had several phone calls and then we immediately hit it ...

laurencej96

Wow. this is interesting.I met my now wife on Facebook in December 2022. similar to you, we hit it off. There was no intent from me to find a wife or even a partner. i was just seeking friendship. i planned to go a Morocco as a solo traveller and ... Read More

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2 years ago
LailaDe

Uk citizen Marrying and going to live in morocco by LailaDe

Hi, I will be marrying and moving to morocco to be with my fiance in 1 year. I am gathering all documentation needed to do the marriage process and also the residence documentation to live there too. I can't seem to find anyone with experience in ...

laurencej96

Moving to Morocco seems a red flag- unless he has his own business etc. my wife has moved to the UK to be with me. she has only been here 6 months and already dislikes it- due to the weather mainly. slowly it is warming on her. transferring her ... Read More

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2 years ago
Glindsay773

Morocco marriage by Glindsay773

Hello, i have applied for the afidavat for marriage from the embassy in Rabat. do they send a copy of this to you before the appointment as i have not received anything and getting worried as the appointment is next week

laurencej96

@Glindsay773no. when you go to appointment they will print off a copy and ask you to sign. then they will stamp it. dont forget- you need to get your embasy document verified. this can be done in Rabat also. i dont know if it costs anything- i was ... Read More

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3 years ago
laurencej96

Marriage issues - Morocco by laurencej96

I arrived in Marrakech and started getting together my final documents.I attended the British Embassy and obtained my two documents from them. I then went to the adoul to see what was required in terms of my certificate of islam was concerned. E.g ...

laurencej96

Once the court approve the marriage, does a time limit apply to the marriage contract being signed? Or can this be done whenever? Read More

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3 years ago
jd221279

Morocco Marriage Process by jd221279

HiHaving used this forum for help with the marriage process in Morocco, I thought I would share my own experience to help anyone else who needs it. Sorry for the long post but I will try to be as detailed as possible as I know it was the super ...

laurencej96

Once the court approve the marriage, does a time limit apply to the marriage contract being signed? Or can this be done whenever? Read More

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3 years ago
Rozziee

Darija to English translation by Rozziee

 Could someone please help me translate??🙏 Bc I can’t find any other google translate from darija to English(( For me I know only 10 to 15 words aha so I’m hoping someone help me^^Here’s some conversations I wanna ...

laurencej96

People send me messages and I have no idea what they are saying. Is there a tool for Darija to English?this need translating;Fans dyaliOlah Ma Anawach nta finma yzghbk lah tblokini fcb 😑Wach madayrach fekniytk Ghatblokic ghi satagoliha glt ... Read More

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laurencej96 created a thread
3 years ago

Marriage issues - Morocco

I arrived in Marrakech and started getting together my final documents.I attended the British Embassy and obtained my two documents from them. I then went to the adoul to see what was required in terms of my certificate of islam was concerned. E.g ... Read More

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3 years ago
Casa2022

Moroccan fairytale or after my money? by Casa2022

Hii have met a beautiful Moroccan lady a couple of months ago and we are going to marry soon. I am divorced with children and she has never been married. She is around 13 years younger than me. She will be living with my family when she comes to the ...

laurencej96

@laurencej96 furthermore. I tried to buy her gifts etc - my own decision and she would refuse. I have only ever bought her flowers- birthday/valentines day. yet she buys me gifts such as clothes, without me asking. so for me, it seems a mutual ... Read More

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3 years ago
Casa2022

Moroccan fairytale or after my money? by Casa2022

Hii have met a beautiful Moroccan lady a couple of months ago and we are going to marry soon. I am divorced with children and she has never been married. She is around 13 years younger than me. She will be living with my family when she comes to the ...

laurencej96

@Casa2022 i met a Moroccan women online. We spoke on Facetime a lot before I went over.i went over for 5 days. In that time I met her and her family. I went for dinner at her uncles home- where most of her family came, including grandparents. i ... Read More

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3 years ago
Lionessx

British Citizen marrying fiancé in Morocco - Paperwork query by Lionessx

Hi there, I’m a British Citizen looking to marry my fiancé in August... Just sorting out the paperwork and this is puzzling me a bit... I understand all the paperwork required for marriage etc however, along with our official documents ...

laurencej96

I was just wondering if anyone has had to get a certificate of islam? if so, how do you get one in Morocco? What is the cost? Read More

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3 years ago
jd221279

Morocco Marriage Process by jd221279

HiHaving used this forum for help with the marriage process in Morocco, I thought I would share my own experience to help anyone else who needs it. Sorry for the long post but I will try to be as detailed as possible as I know it was the super ...

laurencej96

I was just wondering if anyone has had to get a certificate of islam? if so, how do you get one in Morocco? What is the cost? Read More

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3 years ago
laurencej96

Translator's Marrakech by laurencej96

Good Evening.I am hoping to get married at the end of April. I want to get ahead and start getting my document’s translated. Please can you let me know if you know of any translators in Marrakech- comment or private message me.would be also ...

laurencej96

@zahidiqbal81 did you get your pay slips translated into Arabic? Or just your employment letter? Read More

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3 years ago
laurencej96

Translator's Marrakech by laurencej96

Good Evening.I am hoping to get married at the end of April. I want to get ahead and start getting my document’s translated. Please can you let me know if you know of any translators in Marrakech- comment or private message me.would be also ...

laurencej96

@zahidiqbal81 fantastic thank you.please let me know what documents you have had to get translated too.i am getting mixed comments.some say they accept documents in french, some say they must be arabic. Read More

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3 years ago

Translator's Marrakech

Good Evening.I am hoping to get married at the end of April. I want to get ahead and start getting my document’s translated. Please can you let me know if you know of any translators in Marrakech- comment or private message me.would be also ... Read More

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3 years ago
jd221279

Morocco Marriage Process by jd221279

HiHaving used this forum for help with the marriage process in Morocco, I thought I would share my own experience to help anyone else who needs it. Sorry for the long post but I will try to be as detailed as possible as I know it was the super ...

laurencej96

@eesha121 it is just a walk in isnt it? You do not need an appointment? Read More

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3 years ago
laurencej96

Mixed Marriage - British/Moroccan by laurencej96

Good Evening.i am looking to marry my fiancee whom is a Moroccan citizen. I am British.it is 5 weeks until I travel back to Morocco, so I am in the process of obtaining my documents.so far I have;Birth CertificateLetter of employment and wage slips8 ...

laurencej96

@khanc85 yes you go there, just turn up. I think there is a small fee of 20 MAD Read More

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3 years ago
laurencej96

Mixed Marriage - British/Moroccan by laurencej96

Good Evening.i am looking to marry my fiancee whom is a Moroccan citizen. I am British.it is 5 weeks until I travel back to Morocco, so I am in the process of obtaining my documents.so far I have;Birth CertificateLetter of employment and wage slips8 ...

laurencej96

So to confirm I need the following translated into arabic;UK birth certificateLetter of employmentUK Criminal Record2 documents from British Embassy (they can do these in french- do they accept french or insist on it being in arabic?) Have i missed ... Read More

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3 years ago
laurencej96

Mixed Marriage - British/Moroccan by laurencej96

Good Evening.i am looking to marry my fiancee whom is a Moroccan citizen. I am British.it is 5 weeks until I travel back to Morocco, so I am in the process of obtaining my documents.so far I have;Birth CertificateLetter of employment and wage slips8 ...

laurencej96

@london185 thank you. Did you need to get any document appostle? Read More

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3 years ago
laurencej96

Mixed Marriage - British/Moroccan by laurencej96

Good Evening.i am looking to marry my fiancee whom is a Moroccan citizen. I am British.it is 5 weeks until I travel back to Morocco, so I am in the process of obtaining my documents.so far I have;Birth CertificateLetter of employment and wage slips8 ...

laurencej96

Do any of the british documents such as birth certificate and police record need to be appostled? Read More

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3 years ago
laurencej96

Mixed Marriage - British/Moroccan by laurencej96

Good Evening.i am looking to marry my fiancee whom is a Moroccan citizen. I am British.it is 5 weeks until I travel back to Morocco, so I am in the process of obtaining my documents.so far I have;Birth CertificateLetter of employment and wage slips8 ...

laurencej96

I plan to try email the documents that need translating before I go. Then it is a case of showing the originals and collecting the translated copies to save time. Read More

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laurencej96 created a thread
3 years ago

Mixed Marriage - British/Moroccan

Good Evening.i am looking to marry my fiancee whom is a Moroccan citizen. I am British.it is 5 weeks until I travel back to Morocco, so I am in the process of obtaining my documents.so far I have;Birth CertificateLetter of employment and wage slips8 ... Read More

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3 years ago
Dilly228

My experience as a UK citizen getting married in Morocco by Dilly228

A remnant of the French colonial legacy of terrible administration, crossed with an archaic reluctance to see Moroccan women married to foreigners, the process for a foreign national to marry a moroccan citizen “marriage mixte” promised ...

laurencej96

Which British documents did you need to get translated? Read More

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3 years ago
jd221279

Morocco Marriage Process by jd221279

HiHaving used this forum for help with the marriage process in Morocco, I thought I would share my own experience to help anyone else who needs it. Sorry for the long post but I will try to be as detailed as possible as I know it was the super ...

laurencej96

@london185 it may sound daft, but as a UK citizen did you still need to get a moroccan criminal record check? Or could you use the UK one? Read More

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3 years ago
jd221279

Morocco Marriage Process by jd221279

HiHaving used this forum for help with the marriage process in Morocco, I thought I would share my own experience to help anyone else who needs it. Sorry for the long post but I will try to be as detailed as possible as I know it was the super ...

laurencej96

@Emma22i why do you need wage slips? What is this for?when I looked UK/Morocco, it never mentioned wage slips Read More

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3 years ago
jd221279

Morocco Marriage Process by jd221279

HiHaving used this forum for help with the marriage process in Morocco, I thought I would share my own experience to help anyone else who needs it. Sorry for the long post but I will try to be as detailed as possible as I know it was the super ...

laurencej96

@jd221279 Good Evening.please can you provide me a DM with details for translator and lawyer… Read More

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