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Living in Morocco

Here you’ll find practical advice and tips for navigating Moroccan society and relationships, managing daily affairs such as shopping or handling household help, and taking care of routine legal business such as residency permits, drivers licenses and more.

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What to Expect When Having a Baby in Morocco

An expat’s guide to pregnancy and childbirth in Morocco. Learn about prenatal care, hospital delivery and postpartum care in Morocco’s public and private health care systems.

Tipping in Morocco – How Much to Tip Moroccan Guides, Drivers, Waiters and Others

If you’re wondering when and how much you should tip in Morocco, you’re not alone! Our guide to tipping in Morocco outlines the different situations where a gratuity might be appropriate and offers suggested amounts to tip.

A close-up image of a Moroccan tagine. An assortment of vegetables including carrots, zucchini and potatoes are arranged in pyramid fashion. The dish is garnished with green olives and tomatoes.

Living Gluten-Free in Morocco – Challenges, Tips and Resources

Learn why it’s extra challenging to follow a gluten-free diet in Morocco. Know where to find gluten-free products and how to avoid cross contamination.

Image of garden square in Essaouira, Morocco. A mosque is in the background and people are walking and milling about, but the perspective is too far away to make out faces.

What I Wish I Knew Before Moving to Morocco

The 20th century novelist James Michener said, “If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion, and avoid the people, you might better …

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Cross-Cultural Marriage – Eight Issues to Consider Before Tying the Knot

The thought of marrying someone from another country may seem exciting on the surface — and it often is! But cross-cultural marriages often come with extra challenges that may not become evident until you’re well past the honeymoon stage. Here are some of the issues you should be thinking about.