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HassanMehdia

HassanMehdia

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American °µÍø½ûÇø in Morocco

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Registration: 30 August 2015

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HassanMehdia replied to a thread
6 years ago
ramko61

Transferring money from the US to Morroco by ramko61

I read on this forum that it is better to use exchange companies instead of financial institutions. Can someone explain, in their experience, why it is better? I checked with my bank and brokerage companies, The cost for international wire ...

HassanMehdia

I know the original post was awhile ago but this topic is often searched for. I recently transferred a large amount of dollars for a property purchase. My US credit union has access to Wells Fargo and transferred the funds to Attijariwafa Bank. ... Read More

HassanMehdia replied to a thread
6 years ago
Priscilla

Dealing with loneliness in Morocco by Priscilla

Hello, °µÍø½ûÇøriation can be a fun and exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit lonely at times. Please share with us some tips for dealing with loneliness. What are some potential factors that lead to loneliness when moving to ...

HassanMehdia

Some of my best days in Morocco are spent in the Souks and street markets shopping and visiting with complete strangers. The vendors make a modest living but are polite and down to earth. And they love to chat and have a laugh. And I have friends ... Read More

HassanMehdia replied to a thread
7 years ago
Reynell O'kine

Overseas VISA card in Morocco? by Reynell O'kine

Hello. I just moved to Rabat and I'm wondering if I can still use my VISA card here. My bank doesn't have a branch though . Your answers are very much appreciated 😃

HassanMehdia

Short answer, yes. Long answer. I live part time in Morocco and bank in the USA. Prior to my current trip I used my Visa many times to purchase RAM tickets in the US (which is a Moroccan transaction) and a couple of times to change plane tickets ... Read More

HassanMehdia replied to a thread
8 years ago
georgy_it

winter journey in Morocco by georgy_it

Hello everybody, I am planning a trip of one month during the winter holidays in Morocco I want to spend this time visiting the major sightseenings of the country, aware that travelling alone is not fun, I would like to make some contacts, ...

HassanMehdia

It can get cold here and the weather may have an impact in some of the favorite mountain areas. It can have heavy snow. Heavy rains often close roads in other areas. Nothing you can't manage coming from Italy. (I spent one of the worst winters ... Read More

HassanMehdia replied to a thread
8 years ago
Dogcat

Moving to Morocco by Dogcat

Hi, Relocating the end of next year to Morocco, probably Asilah. I am in touch with an estate agent in Asilah who will find me a property within my budget. We are on a tight budget at the moment of roughly £400 pounds per Month for just over ...

HassanMehdia

Morocco is a great place to live but trying to do it on £400 will be difficult. You should have an emergency fund amounting to six months of expenses saved. What will you do for medical? Prescriptions are not cheap and access to a good ... Read More

HassanMehdia replied to a thread
8 years ago
GuestPoster2870

Marriying in other country is it accepted in Morocco? by GuestPoster2870

Me and my partner are planning to get married in America next month. I wonder if it is acceptable when we move to morocco? Any suggestion.

HassanMehdia

Congratulations and best of luck with your marriage! Morocco is now a full participant of the Hague Convention also called the Appostille Convention. There is way too much information to discuss here but it is easy to look up. If the country ... Read More

HassanMehdia replied to a thread
8 years ago
Priscilla

Common misconceptions and clichés about life in Morocco by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Old clichés die hard, as the saying goes... and living in Morocco can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the °µÍø½ûÇø lifestyle in Morocco? What are the ...

HassanMehdia

Hard to believe but when I was told I was being sent to Morocco 41 years ago I had to be reminded where it was. And this after living in London a few years earlier. I had little knowledge about this place. It was still often referred to as ... Read More

HassanMehdia replied to a thread
8 years ago
Priscilla

Common misconceptions and clichés about life in Morocco by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Old clichés die hard, as the saying goes... and living in Morocco can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the °µÍø½ûÇø lifestyle in Morocco? What are the ...

HassanMehdia

By saying "I CLEARLY include the truths I have learned in the 6 years...." you are stating an opinion developed living in your particular environment. Replace "Fact:" with "My perception is:" or "In my ... Read More

HassanMehdia replied to a thread
8 years ago
Priscilla

Common misconceptions and clichés about life in Morocco by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Old clichés die hard, as the saying goes... and living in Morocco can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the °µÍø½ûÇø lifestyle in Morocco? What are the ...

HassanMehdia

Thanks Raelinn. Happy Islamic New Year! Read More

HassanMehdia replied to a thread
8 years ago
Priscilla

Common misconceptions and clichés about life in Morocco by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Old clichés die hard, as the saying goes... and living in Morocco can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the °µÍø½ûÇø lifestyle in Morocco? What are the ...

HassanMehdia

Whew! I must be living in a different Morocco. I don't live in a tourist city like Marrakesh so I don't view Morocco through that lens. I have traveled a great deal in this country and lived here for a long time. I grew up in Western ... Read More

HassanMehdia replied to a thread
9 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 ...

HassanMehdia

I enjoy living in Morocco and usually have a good outlook on life here. I live in a quiet beach community and have been confident in my safety but a couple of close calls reminded me how quickly something can happen. I usually go out with another ... Read More

HassanMehdia replied to a thread
9 years ago
maco14

SOS from US °µÍø½ûÇø residing in Morocco by maco14

Hi to all of you out there. I hope that you are all healthy and enjoying the good weather! As I mentioned in an earlier forum, I am planning to move to Tangier, Morocco. Will anyone please inform me about the process of receiving my social ...

HassanMehdia

You have probably already resolved this issue but this may be of use to others, not only for social security but other money transfers as well. The U.S. Social Security Web site discusses overseas delivery of checks to the U.S. Embassy where they ... Read More

HassanMehdia replied to a thread
9 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 ...

HassanMehdia

Christine, Thanks for clearing out the off topic posts. Safety is an important topic no matter where one travels and probably one of the most searched. Warmest regards, Read More

HassanMehdia replied to a thread
9 years ago
°µÍø½ûÇø.com

Top 5 tips to live in Morocco by °µÍø½ûÇø.com

Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting °µÍø½ûÇøs to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in Morocco. What recommendations would you ...

HassanMehdia

I am from the US, first came to Morocco 40 years ago, now live here part time and enjoy the country and the culture. It did take time to adapt but the changes were for the better. My comments are not meant to be derogatory. 1. If you are from the ... Read More

HassanMehdia replied to a thread
9 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 ...

HassanMehdia

My wife is Moroccan and I am American and have been together for a very long time. We have lived in several countries and visited many others. We have been around so many wonderful people and tend to see the best and try to overlook the rest. Public ... Read More