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

Hi Hbillway,

In response to your post I can say that Morocco could be nicer than Egypt in many areas at present (stability, development, living standards..) however, if you are concerned about the healthcare I would not recommend none especially if you need continuous treatment or have special needs. Rabat and Casablanca areas are well equipped when it comes to private clinics /hospitals , but there is a lack of follow-up and greed in the relation patient/practitioner.

for standard healthcare issues there are no big issues reported by foreigners chosing to retire in big cities.

Thank you very much. My health issues are temporary for the most part and I could have them resolved before the move.

Hi,
    I am considering the same option.
It all depends what your alternatives are. I live in London so my chosen destination of Agadir is warm to hot all year, the cost of living is much lower and with this new seaside resort the living easy.
You can live there for 6 months without paperwork and then it is a simple matter to apply for permanent residence. It is a Muslim country so no problems for men or smokers but speaking some French helps. Arabic even more but I hope to learn in situ. The people are friendly and you get used to the negotiating. That said, once you find the places where the locals shop then  prices are set.
Healthcare is the only worry so medical insurance may be essential.
I would suggest you go for a few weeks and check it out. I loved it.
Clive

Hi Clive, is it not 3 months that you can live there without paperwork?

Yes the current regulations are 90 days from first entering Morocco. It helps if you lIve in the north of Morocco and can slip over the border into Ceuta (Spain) to renew it!

I retired here a couple of years ago. It is so different to the UK and you just have to keep an open mind. People are generally very friendly and welcoming, the climate is generally wonderful, the mediterranean coast is largely unknown to Brits and the cost of living is lower, especially the great markets. I have a car but cycle a lot which costs nothing. I also have an annual insurance policy which is cheap and covers everything. I can't ever imagine going back to Brexit Britain on a permanent basis now!

Me and my partner also wish to retire to Morocco...although it won't be for a few years yet.
We love Morocco and usually visit twice a year. We have made many goods friends there.
It is so much cheaper than England...and the weather is much better too.

Hi there, well I hope that you eventually get to retire here and enjoy it! It's very hot here today, about 97f in old money, beach weather too hot to do much else!!