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sharlie4

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Canadian looking for information about Morocco

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28

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About me

Canadian

Lives in Chicoutimi

Speaks English,French,Intermediate Spanish,beginner Darija ,beginner German

Registration: 11 October 2012

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sharlie4 replied to a thread
7 years ago
lotsofplaces

English Primay and High Schools in Reunion Island? by lotsofplaces

We are currently living abroad and are thinking of relocating to Reunion Island. Are there any English Primary and High schools?

hi, do you have the contact details or the name of this school? Read More

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sharlie4 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Priscilla

Speaking Arabic in Morocco by Priscilla

Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Arabic is essential for a successful integration in Morocco. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Arabic? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language ...

Hi, I use a variety of resources ... 1)facebook(I write down every phrase and get a friend to translate) 2) Moroccan Arabic book 3) FREE online Darija manuel from the Peace Corps has to be the best resource 4) there are some Spanish and German FB ... Read More

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sharlie4 replied to a thread
9 years ago
sarasmum

HELP!!Primary English schools and kids actvities in Agadir by sarasmum

Hi I will be moving to Agadir soon ..i know Morocco very well as i was born there but i have moved 15 years ago and use to go back only for holidays lots of things has changed since then ! i have 2 kids 5 and 3.5 and will be interested in having ...

Moroccan School of Agadir sounds very promising :) http://moroccanschool.co/ Read More

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sharlie4 replied to a thread
9 years ago
sarasmum

HELP!!Primary English schools and kids actvities in Agadir by sarasmum

Hi I will be moving to Agadir soon ..i know Morocco very well as i was born there but i have moved 15 years ago and use to go back only for holidays lots of things has changed since then ! i have 2 kids 5 and 3.5 and will be interested in having ...

Hi, Homeschooling is very rewarding and you can follow your state's program .In Florida they have online courses but I don't know for other states. Here is some fruit of my 20+ years of public,private,international and homeschooling ... Read More

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sharlie4 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Joyce123

Is it me or are the rent prices in Rabat crazy expensive? by Joyce123

I have moved from London to Rabat and am looking for a studio/1 bedroom but looking around the prices are like London and that is one of the reasons I left London! Apart from Rabat being the capital city, is there any other reasons why the prices ...

Prices are really crazy in Rabat.I can buy a big house+land here in Canada for less than an apt in Rabat Read More

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sharlie4 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Joyce123

Is it me or are the rent prices in Rabat crazy expensive? by Joyce123

I have moved from London to Rabat and am looking for a studio/1 bedroom but looking around the prices are like London and that is one of the reasons I left London! Apart from Rabat being the capital city, is there any other reasons why the prices ...

yes,always cheaper if you have a Moroccan friend look at apartments for you Read More

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sharlie4 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Joyce123

Is it me or are the rent prices in Rabat crazy expensive? by Joyce123

I have moved from London to Rabat and am looking for a studio/1 bedroom but looking around the prices are like London and that is one of the reasons I left London! Apart from Rabat being the capital city, is there any other reasons why the prices ...

I lived in Sale...2 bedroom furnished apt for 3500drm month in 2013. Close to the grocery store and in a closed 4 apt building complex Read More

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sharlie4 replied to a thread
10 years ago

Suggestions/ideas about housing and jobs

Me too! Essouria captured my heart Read More

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sharlie4 replied to a thread
10 years ago
sharlie4

Apt ads as expensive as in Europe by sharlie4

How come all the ads are as expensive as the ones in Europe? Is there a price for expats and a price for locals? Morocaans cannot pay 1200$ per month! I was in Sale(close to the Marina) in 2013 and found a lovely furnished appartment for 350$ per ...

Did you notice? 2 new ads have just been posted for Rabat..14,000drms(800$ can) and 20000 drms(1100$canadian) Can you believe it???? These could EASILY be half price even for furnished apts!!! Read More

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sharlie4 replied to a thread
10 years ago
sharlie4

Apt ads as expensive as in Europe by sharlie4

How come all the ads are as expensive as the ones in Europe? Is there a price for expats and a price for locals? Morocaans cannot pay 1200$ per month! I was in Sale(close to the Marina) in 2013 and found a lovely furnished appartment for 350$ per ...

yes,I had a *trusted* friend.He found me a beautiful furnished apt. It cost 7000 dhms per month........I found out later that he pocketed 1000dhms. I was quite hurt but learned my lesson and quit the apt after only one month. A real friend found ... Read More

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sharlie4 created a thread
10 years ago

Apt ads as expensive as in Europe

How come all the ads are as expensive as the ones in Europe? Is there a price for expats and a price for locals? Morocaans cannot pay 1200$ per month! I was in Sale(close to the Marina) in 2013 and found a lovely furnished appartment for 350$ per ... Read More

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sharlie4 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Christine

Safety in Morocco by Christine

Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Morocco? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...

I felt safest in Essouria,even walking in the evening.(corniche) I also lived beside the Salé marina and did not feel safe walking in the food souk there but the main souk in Rebat felt safer.There is a central *square* in Rebat(beside the air ... Read More

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sharlie4 replied to a thread
11 years ago

Kids actvities in Sale and rabat

Did you find anything? I lived in Salé for one month.There is a big lack of parks and playgrounds for children Read More

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sharlie4 replied to a thread
11 years ago
sarasmum

HELP!!Primary English schools and kids actvities in Agadir by sarasmum

Hi I will be moving to Agadir soon ..i know Morocco very well as i was born there but i have moved 15 years ago and use to go back only for holidays lots of things has changed since then ! i have 2 kids 5 and 3.5 and will be interested in having ...

Hi The only English school I found in agadir is the Montessori school in cite Suisse and its quite pricy ( I have 2 kids and I will be paying about 8300£ a year. It's a shame that the only English school here has to be so expensive!! So ... Read More

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sharlie4 replied to a thread
11 years ago
vailtribe

taking to morocco? by vailtribe

Sorry one more question . what would be some things you wish you could have or thought of taking to morocco ? @ what do you wish you didn't waste your time taking ? Thanks Rena

also coffee machine and electric tea pot BOOKS! Moroccans don't seem to be big readers. Have guests and visitors bring you some every trip and start a lending library between friends. Read More

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sharlie4 replied to a thread
11 years ago
Marygregory

Here in Essaouira by Marygregory

Hello my name is Mary I am in Essaouira and have lived here with my husband Ken for the past year. I have experience in organising events and activities including setting groups up and running them. I have only just realised that there is a forum ...

Did you ladies purchase your apartments or are you renting? Could you give me an idea of monthly rentals for a 2 bed furnished apt for April-June? Or an idea of yearly rental for 2 bedroom apt? or cost of those new *condo* apt that were being built ... Read More

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sharlie4 replied to a thread
11 years ago
vailtribe

taking to morocco? by vailtribe

Sorry one more question . what would be some things you wish you could have or thought of taking to morocco ? @ what do you wish you didn't waste your time taking ? Thanks Rena

Essouria is where I plan to go in the next 5 yrs! I saw one grocery store on the far side of town but didn't get a chance to visit it while on holiday. Read More

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sharlie4 replied to a thread
11 years ago
vailtribe

taking to morocco? by vailtribe

Sorry one more question . what would be some things you wish you could have or thought of taking to morocco ? @ what do you wish you didn't waste your time taking ? Thanks Rena

a rocking chair!! When I move there this is something I will definitely be taking. Camping supplies are often expensive in Morocco. China and USA made things we take for granted as low price items are more expensive over ... Read More

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sharlie4 replied to a thread
13 years ago
Maureencurran

New in town seeking female friends by Maureencurran

Just moved to Essaouira with Moroccan partner. Looking for English speaking friends (I am from Australia, only speak English, and making an effort to learn French and Moroccan arabic real quick!!!!) especially in need of female company in this ...

hi,I'm a Canadian. Ive been learning Morocaan via facebook.I'll try to find the link to the free grammar book IN ENGLISH. Read More

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sharlie4 replied to a thread
13 years ago
sharlie4

Spanish schools in Tangier-Tetouan by sharlie4

Hi,I missed the April 2012 registration date for 2012= 2013 for the Spanish schools in Tangier and Tetouan. These schools are run by the Spanish government and seem to have rules written in stone.Are there any other Spanish immersion schools(run by ...

well no one has answered so far ....and time is getting short.Id really like to know HOW people register their children for the last term of school if they have to move?? Read More

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sharlie4 created a thread
13 years ago

Spanish schools in Tangier-Tetouan

Hi,I missed the April 2012 registration date for 2012= 2013 for the Spanish schools in Tangier and Tetouan. These schools are run by the Spanish government and seem to have rules written in stone.Are there any other Spanish immersion schools(run by ... Read More

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sharlie4 joined Morocco expat community
13 years ago