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vailtribe

vailtribe

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American looking for information about Morocco

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48

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About me

American

Lives in Alexandria

Speaks English, a little arabic

Registration: 05 January 2014

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9 years ago
robertflores81

Dowry? by robertflores81

I am going to marry a Moroccan girl next year and one of the problems is finding any information on what an acceptable dowry would be. I have asked my fiance what would be an acceptable dowry and she said that she does not know and when I asked if ...

vailtribe

Islamicly , its what the woman wants. it should be with in limits of the man. this usually is not the case these days. Unfortunately , but everyone is different. I know sisters who asked for sewing machine.. If i have the pleasure... mine would be ... Read More

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9 years ago
hbillway

Retiring in Morocco - Questions about cost of living & Med care by hbillway

I have an Egyptian friend who has been to the Rabat / Salè area several times. I have visited him in Cairo and liked it there. He tells me I will LOVE Morocco and the people. I believe him. We are meeting there in March 2017. I am retired and ...

vailtribe

Good morning from casablanca. in 2015 we came to casa. on our social security . it will depend on the type you have ssi or ssd. the reason is because social security states that ssi cant live out of the usa for more then 30 days? something like ... Read More

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10 years ago
Kenjee

Environmental protection in Morocco by Kenjee

Hi, Environmental protection is a challenging issue for all the countries around the world. Would you say this issue is deemed of significance in Morocco? Is the country going green through initiatives like waste management and selective ...

vailtribe

I see diffrent perspective as a american who is conscious of the environment I live in casablanca, they have factories here and the air qualities is not good and then that makes the fruit and veggies not the best but they also shop food jne like ... Read More

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vailtribe replied to a thread
10 years ago
artgalleryfidelio

Looking for native english teacher to teach my children by artgalleryfidelio

Hello , My name is Joseph. I am looking for a native english teacher to teach my children english conversation classes. They have an advance level of speaking and just need to keep their language fluency. If yopu are interested please email me at ...

vailtribe

How many days a week are you looking for? Email was blocked Read More

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vailtribe replied to a thread
10 years ago

High school students looking for English speakers .

I wish I did. I am in casablanca ... it's a great idea Read More

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vailtribe replied to a thread
10 years ago
poonam21127

English speaking mums in Casablanca by poonam21127

Hello! I am British / Canadian national of Indian ethnicity and looking to socialize with fellow english speaking mums in Casablanca. I have relocated from England over a month ago with my husband and 2 year old son. I am a Chartered accountant with ...

vailtribe

As salam walakum wa rahmatullahi, I am in casablanca mom from America. Have 4 kids. 16, 6, 5, 3... Read More

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10 years ago
Christine

Essentials to live in Morocco by Christine

Hi, As an expat living in Morocco, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Morocco? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...

vailtribe

oh computers are exspsive like the i5 and i7 of later models cost the same as newer models in the states. also the keyboard is diffrent . I was told computers was cheap her. so I didn't buy one. I wish I would have .. Read More

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10 years ago
Christine

Essentials to live in Morocco by Christine

Hi, As an expat living in Morocco, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Morocco? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...

vailtribe

I am from the us and I find computers exspsive.. if you take any supplements . I would take a year supply or the length your staying .. why? because they may or may not have it and you may or may not able to get it shipped to you . so best to have ... Read More

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10 years ago
TariqTaz

Viber, Whats app now blocked in Maroc by TariqTaz

Hello I've been unable to make internet calls from UK, and family & friends also having probs calling out of Maroc...has anyone seen/heard anything about these free calls being blocked?? They have tried this before, but then unblocked ...

vailtribe

I have used cyber ghost . I right now am using tunnel bear for android .not here is easy vpn . I used that also . It's pretty good and easy. They all will work cyber goat is a bit confusing to use Read More

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vailtribe replied to a thread
10 years ago
TariqTaz

Viber, Whats app now blocked in Maroc by TariqTaz

Hello I've been unable to make internet calls from UK, and family & friends also having probs calling out of Maroc...has anyone seen/heard anything about these free calls being blocked?? They have tried this before, but then unblocked ...

vailtribe

There are some that do . Our information is constantly sold through apps. When we download them . We give them permission for things. Like access to our microphone. Which the Facebook app does. Which is a bit creepy . When they access if they want ... Read More

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vailtribe replied to a thread
10 years ago
TariqTaz

Viber, Whats app now blocked in Maroc by TariqTaz

Hello I've been unable to make internet calls from UK, and family & friends also having probs calling out of Maroc...has anyone seen/heard anything about these free calls being blocked?? They have tried this before, but then unblocked ...

vailtribe

As stumpy said it's virtual privet network. What it dose it says that your computer a dressing in Morocco it's in another country . Like let's say America or UK. Or any where really but you should choose a country that allows the Skype ... Read More

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vailtribe replied to a thread
10 years ago
TariqTaz

Viber, Whats app now blocked in Maroc by TariqTaz

Hello I've been unable to make internet calls from UK, and family & friends also having probs calling out of Maroc...has anyone seen/heard anything about these free calls being blocked?? They have tried this before, but then unblocked ...

vailtribe

Just down a vpn. And most of them will work to open Skype and stuff . Most are free , Read More

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10 years ago
caroline_moussaoui

Formalities : Leaving Morocco with a baby by caroline_moussaoui

I post this question on behalf of another ex-pat friend who isn't yet registered on this forum. She is a Welsh lady (with UK passport and her baby also has a UK passport). The baby's father (the lady's husband) is Moroccan (from ...

vailtribe

From my understanding it's like egypt, but worse no children that are Moroccan can leave with out father's permission and he has a right to say no in morroco. I don't know all the details , but she definitely can contact her embassy ... Read More

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10 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 ...

vailtribe

I would like more info , I am in casablanca and I have residency. But I am thinking of a business. .. not really know where to start . I don't speak French an little Arabic. ... any info I wold greatly appreciate it . I would have to start ... Read More

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vailtribe replied to a thread
11 years ago

how is the sisuation in Egypt for Muslims?

As salam walakum wa rahmtullahi wa baraktoh Good morning How is the siuaton politically in wgyptndoe Muslims ? I have friends that moves and want to come back but our worried the police and military are the same . Is it different in other cities ... Read More

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vailtribe replied to a thread
11 years ago
genkeeper

Driving in Morocco by genkeeper

Hi, I'm hoping to move to Morocco for a few months. I'm thinking of renting a car and driving from Essouira, Casablanca, Tangier and Fez. How have you found driving in Morocco? Thanks! Genevieve

vailtribe

I was in alexandria which population is nit as badvas Cairo. With thstbsaod it has nothing to do with population . It has to do with respect . And following driving laws. In Egypt they don't have eaither and all they are concerned with is them ... Read More

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vailtribe replied to a thread
11 years ago

Retiring to Marrakech

Moderated item Regarding your question it should be the same every where in any city. With that said it depends on the police station you go too. On gen you will need a housing contract. Proof of income. Police record from your county ( they may ask ... Read More

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11 years ago
vailtribe

finding flats by vailtribe

As salam walakum WA rahmtullahi WA Baraktoh, hello... I hope this reaches you all in good health . InshAllah me and my family will be moving we pray in the next couple weeks. We are thinking agadir and I was wondering what would be the best way ...

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I want to say 1. I never met to offend or isolate anyone , there was a hello in there but it was drowned it seems by the other words,.and I do hope that all my messages reaches everyone in good health , I didn't mean to cause any harm to anyone ... Read More

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vailtribe replied to a thread
11 years ago
genkeeper

Driving in Morocco by genkeeper

Hi, I'm hoping to move to Morocco for a few months. I'm thinking of renting a car and driving from Essouira, Casablanca, Tangier and Fez. How have you found driving in Morocco? Thanks! Genevieve

vailtribe

It's much much much better then Egypt . No different then America at least from what I saw . I drove in Egypt for 2 years , I would need to like sleep for 3 days straight after going to the mall because the driving was so stressful lol , roads ... Read More

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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

vailtribe

Thank you bunches yea we are hoping to live there . Sorry think I should have stated that please forgive me Read More

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11 years ago
vailtribe

finding flats by vailtribe

As salam walakum WA rahmtullahi WA Baraktoh, hello... I hope this reaches you all in good health . InshAllah me and my family will be moving we pray in the next couple weeks. We are thinking agadir and I was wondering what would be the best way ...

vailtribe

Oh and since we are giving good advice I would suggest you not call people's words mombo jombo that is exstreamly offensive and rude . And there over a billion people in this world that use this greeting . And for you to use the mombo jombo . Is ... Read More

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11 years ago
vailtribe

finding flats by vailtribe

As salam walakum WA rahmtullahi WA Baraktoh, hello... I hope this reaches you all in good health . InshAllah me and my family will be moving we pray in the next couple weeks. We are thinking agadir and I was wondering what would be the best way ...

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Obviously not everyone is non muslim here , I am and greater a Muslim and none Muslims. From my understanding of the rules there is no place that say I can not greet the way I please , and it's not mob jombo. It's called Arabic . MashAllah ... Read More

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vailtribe replied to a thread
11 years ago

retiring visa

MashAllah I have called the Embassy of morocco and I have contacted people I know what to do , I was just asking about others experiences . Sorry I wasn't clear . Alhamduillah thanks for your efforts Read More

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vailtribe created a thread
11 years ago

taking to morocco?

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 Read More

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vailtribe replied to a thread
11 years ago

retiring visa

as Salam walakum again , I was wondering if atone here got a visa under retirement and how did that go for you? Any suggestions on paper work ? Or things to think about? Do they take a accumulation of the income for the whole family or is it ... Read More

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vailtribe created a thread
11 years ago

finding flats

As salam walakum WA rahmtullahi WA Baraktoh, hello... I hope this reaches you all in good health . InshAllah me and my family will be moving we pray in the next couple weeks. We are thinking agadir and I was wondering what would be the best way ... Read More

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vailtribe replied to a thread
11 years ago
king eyad

salaam to all. by king eyad

My name is khan I want to start printing press in agadir like printing menu flyes business cards pictures for restaurant spa think like this I need som printing machines from casablanca is any body there who can help me to buy machines from ...

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Walakum as salam WA rahmatullahi . I don't why the negativity but may Allah make it ease for you amen Read More

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12 years ago
Mirachelala

Quinoa by Mirachelala

Can someone tell me if they saw Quinoa in any supermarket in Cairo ?

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facebook.com/pages/Prima-Foods-Egypt/551580528261743?id=551580528261743&_rdr#!/groups/293054297440256?view=info Read More

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vailtribe replied to a thread
12 years ago
Mirachelala

Quinoa by Mirachelala

Can someone tell me if they saw Quinoa in any supermarket in Cairo ?

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Not national lol natural I will try to find link Read More

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12 years ago
Spiritstallion

Hi there, another Egyptian... might be useful to you somehow :) by Spiritstallion

Hi there, I`m not that new to forums but i figured it makes sense introducing myself, 1st off i`m Egyptian born and raised/working in Alexandria as stated but neither i want to marry a green eyed one nor an online stranger! and would take a year + ...

vailtribe

Welcome, sorry to hear about your mom. Hope you achieve what you hope for and be able to help others with your time Read More

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vailtribe replied to a thread
12 years ago
Mirachelala

Quinoa by Mirachelala

Can someone tell me if they saw Quinoa in any supermarket in Cairo ?

vailtribe

No its grown here, there is a Facebook group called national foods in Egypt something like that. A brother named Ahmed is growing it and I have eatin it lol its great! I haven't seen in stores though Read More

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vailtribe replied to a thread
12 years ago

visa, hijrah?

I can't, I have 4 kids . And so I am older too. Alahmduilllah and I don't have much of education to find a job Alahmduilllah maybe I will look in to school to find a job. JazzkAllahu khyrn Thank you Read More

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vailtribe replied to a thread
12 years ago

visa, hijrah?

As Salam Walakum wa rahmatullahi Walakum baraktoh Hello and greetings to all, Quick question. I am a revert from us. I was wondering if there was a way to go to the kingdom? I get a pension from my country so I wouldn't " need " to work. Is ... Read More

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12 years ago
Bombshell

How to do divorce to Egyptian by Bombshell

Hi I am from uk my ex husband is from Egypt he lives in uk now for last 2years we married in Egypt in 2010 he is Christian I now want to divorce my husband after he has lied n cheated on me and has been violent to also just used me to get his visa ...

vailtribe

You can get a lawyer it's very easy there are many who speak English and can deal with it . Careful tho they may charge lot just for being Fournier and him being Christian May have different laws. I think just wait the two years? Or ask your court ... Read More

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vailtribe replied to a thread
12 years ago

How is Egypt?

I was in Alexandria and it was getting very unsafe for me and my family. I wondered how it's going over there? Read More

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vailtribe replied to a thread
12 years ago
Jemm

Group for expat women by Jemm

I have just moved to Rabat and I am looking for an Expat Women's group. Can anyone recommend anything? If not, would anyone be interested in joining one and I would be happy to set it up. (Although I would need some help as I have zero knowledge of ...

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just moved to Merrickche looking for a woman's only group too Read More

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vailtribe replied to a thread
12 years ago
Arumat

Really need your help, it's about moving to Egypt. by Arumat

Greetings, ladies and gentlemen. I hope everyone is doing great. I've just recently found this website, in need of honest help. I would like to start by saying that i honestly love Egypt, in the full sense of the word. Ever since i was just a kid, ...

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May Allah make it ease on your mother amen Read More

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vailtribe replied to a thread
12 years ago
MarocJolie

American and English speaking women in Morocco by MarocJolie

Pease join my FB group it is a wonderful place to network and make friends..it is for women only!I am a Native Bostonian and I have been living in Morocco 5 years now with my Moroccan husband.I have many many expat friends and it is great to have a ...

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I tried to join but can't find *sad Read More

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vailtribe replied to a thread
12 years ago
Arumat

Really need your help, it's about moving to Egypt. by Arumat

Greetings, ladies and gentlemen. I hope everyone is doing great. I've just recently found this website, in need of honest help. I would like to start by saying that i honestly love Egypt, in the full sense of the word. Ever since i was just a kid, ...

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I think so but I have no idea how I can help that in for. You just have to call them Read More

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vailtribe replied to a thread
12 years ago
Arumat

Really need your help, it's about moving to Egypt. by Arumat

Greetings, ladies and gentlemen. I hope everyone is doing great. I've just recently found this website, in need of honest help. I would like to start by saying that i honestly love Egypt, in the full sense of the word. Ever since i was just a kid, ...

vailtribe

you seem like a very nice guy. And have a good head on your shoulders. InshAllah you will find it easy here. Getting a job teaching English is the easiest way to get a job, more certificates more money with that said tho. I have been offered jobs ... Read More

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vailtribe replied to a thread
12 years ago

pollution

me and family are thinking of moving to morroco. currently in Egypt. The pollution here is so bad! Could you tell me the level of pollution in morroco? We are thinking of Merrikech to move but open to any where really. *is it easy to find long ... Read More

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12 years ago