Brit marrying a Moroccan

thegingernut New member

Member since 30 March 2025

thegingernutNew member30 March 2025 19:45:40

Hello! 馃憢馃徎

I'm a British woman, newly engaged to a fabulous Moroccan!

We plan to marry in 2025 in Morocco, in a religious ceremony.

Initially, we have discussed him moving to me in the UK after getting married - for the next 3 years I am committed to this, (job), so there isn't too much choice. However, from what I researched, the 2025 method of applying for visas etc, is not the easiest one - and I find the legalising of documents part quite confusing. How easy is this to be approved now? Does it involve vast amounts of money?

We don't want to be separated for long periods of time, as we'd like to start a family at some point soon.

In about 3 years, we'd like to relocate to Morocco. He comes from a much bigger family than me, and they are much closer. I have previously lived/worked in North Africa, and really enjoy the region. Plus, I absolutely love Moroccan culture and climate.

Perhaps someone reading this having just gone through the same process may be able to share their experience, and offer some advice! 馃ぉ聽

I'll also be back in Marrakech from the 5th of April, if anyone would like to meet us!

Shahmiah2000 Member

Member since 15 August 2024

Shahmiah2000Member02 April 2025 18:02:52

Hi. I鈥檓 in the same boat. I鈥檒l ask too. But if you find out before me, could you let me know if the documents that are required for marriage in Morocco.

thanking you in advance

Shahmiah2000 Member

Member since 15 August 2024

Shahmiah2000Member02 April 2025 18:03:46

@Hi. I鈥檓 in the same boat. I鈥檒l ask too. But if you find out before me, could you let me know if the documents that are required for marriage in Morocco.

thanking you in advance

traveller051216 Contributor

Member since 16 August 2016

traveller051216Contributor03 April 2025 15:21:45

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@thegingernut

One sincere advice dont do it thats all I will say.

infowama New member

Member since 27 March 2025

infowamaNew member06 April 2025 17:59:24

"We plan to marry in 2025 in Morocco, in a religious ceremony."

I hope you know that this is not legal in Morocco or any other country and that you can get into trouble if you want to live together in Morocco for example.

I don't know if you are Muslim or if you are going to convert, but otherwise this is not even possible.

I understand that you are in love, but please inform yourself and protect yourself, the laws in Morocco are very different.

I wish you all the best.

AbsAbs Abs New member

Member since 07 April 2025

AbsAbs AbsNew member07 April 2025 15:52:29

@thegingernut

Conditions and process of marriage can be lengthy depending which city your in. I have a few friends who married and all had varying timescales to complete the process. Assuming your both Muslims, which needs to be the case otherwise authorities don't grant permission to proceed, ie, you can't have the completed paperwork to perform the ceremony.

Ref sponsoring your spouse to be with you in the UK, is also a process in itself, assuming his command of the English language is good, he needs to sit a test and pass, then you can apply for his settlement visa for the UK, the process does take some time and involves copious amounts of documents...but all do-able

SafiHal898 Active member

Member since 22 December 2023

SafiHal898Active member26 April 2025 19:27:01

This is a useful page

I got married in Marrakech last June and whilst the process is long winded and time consuming, it can be done. I required 2 trips to morocco in May (for the affadavit so appt in Marrakech, stamped in Agadir) and then submitted all papers to be translated, and then I returned a month later for all the legal checks and submitting of documents. I didn't really understand a lot of what was happening but there were multiple copies of the same paper being submitted to various courts, police stations and finally the adoul! Good luck