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Michael Roberts

@michaelroberts

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Canadian expat in Morocco

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22 posts

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About me

Canadian

Lives in Marrakech

Speaks French English

Registration: 14 July 2010

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Michael Roberts
michaelroberts replied to a thread
10 years ago
barriem.

english speaking expats in marrakech by barriem.

hi, i'm originally from new york and i've been living and working in marrakech for almost two years. always wondering what other english speaking expats are up to...drop me a line if you're in or around marrakech! thanks! barrie

Michael Roberts

Hi, The British Business Group Marrakech will be hosting its monthly social evening on Jan 22 at Studio In, passage de Yougoslavie. More infor on facebook.com/BritishBusinessGroupMarrakech Read More

Michael Roberts
michaelroberts replied to a thread
10 years ago
JenB

recommendations for carpenters, blacksmiths, and tailors in Marrakech? by JenB

Hello everyone, Can anyone recommend, from personal experience, good carpenters and/or blacksmiths (metalworkers) in Marrakech? I have been looking for someone to do various kinds of woodworking and metalworking jobs at my home in the Medina, and ...

Michael Roberts

Right by my shop in Assif B (Grand gueliz), there's a 'tapissier', where they cover sofas and chairs with fabrics, very hard working, efficient, good quality work. The boss if Mwakhsee. Next to him there's a carpenter called Hassan, ... Read More

Michael Roberts
michaelroberts replied to a thread
10 years ago
Expational

Official translator in Casablanca by Expational

Hi everyone, Does anyone know an official translator in Casablanca? i need to translate some visa request documents written in english, to french. Thanks ;)

Michael Roberts

Hi, Are you sure you need an official translator to translate your request? I would have though the request doesn't require an official translation. Official translators translators invoice by document, where as commercial translators (like me, ... Read More

Michael Roberts
michaelroberts replied to a thread
10 years ago
KavitaAmeet

Cost of living in Morocco by KavitaAmeet

I am planning to stay in Morocco for 3 months and work there. What are the daily expenses I can expect if I my staying and eating is being covered by my Company? I will be staying alone there

Michael Roberts

Prices are in Dhs, divide by 8 for USD Bread 1.5 Bottled Water 1.5 liter: 6-7 Dh Pizza for one: 20-30 Dh Moroccan restaurant: 100 Dh pp Expat restaurant: 150-400 Dh pp excl drinks Wine per bottle in restaurants: 150-200 Dhs Wine per botlle in ... Read More

Michael Roberts
michaelroberts replied to a thread
10 years ago
Yuko Tamai

I'm looking for women who have kids and wanna have an interview by Yuko Tamai

Hi,I'm Yuko from Japan.I will visit Marrakesh about 1week later. I'm a journalist and research about woman who have kids.In Japan,it's very difficult to keep working after delivery.So I want to know how womem in the world deal with their ...

Michael Roberts

Hi, I'm not Moroccan and I am a not a woman, but I speak English and can help you find translators if you want to interview local women. +212 (0)675 641 430. Regards Read More

Michael Roberts
michaelroberts replied to a thread
10 years ago
YasGuyar

Any native English Speaker around ? by YasGuyar

Hello My name is Liz, I have been visiting Marrakech for over 8 years as my in-laws live there. I will be in Marrakech for a week from Thursday. I know lots of Moroccans but would love to meet some expats to extend my circle of native English ...

Michael Roberts

English is very often spoken in Amal Women's Center in Guéliz. The British Business Groups holds monthly member meetings the second Wednesday of each month at 11:00 at les Entrepotes, Gueliz (opp Droguerie Hanaf) next one is May 14th ... Read More

Michael Roberts
michaelroberts replied to a thread
10 years ago
Bushra786

Business in Marrakech by Bushra786

Hi I am looking to do my own business in Marrakech, i want to sell Ice cream in a van or in a shop, i am in England, can anyone advice me on the following: Do i need a licence or anything of the sort, to sell Ice cream in Marrakech? If i do how ...

Michael Roberts

Hi, A lot of interesting information in this post. I just wanted to add that you do not need a notaire (accountant) to set up a company. Go visit your 'centre regional d'investissement' (as I did) and, if you speak some french, they will guide ... Read More

Michael Roberts
michaelroberts replied to a thread
10 years ago
Bushra786

Business in Marrakech by Bushra786

Hi I am looking to do my own business in Marrakech, i want to sell Ice cream in a van or in a shop, i am in England, can anyone advice me on the following: Do i need a licence or anything of the sort, to sell Ice cream in Marrakech? If i do how ...

Michael Roberts

Hi, A lot of interesting information in this post. I just wanted to add that you do not need a notaire (accountant) to set up a company. Go visit your 'centre regional d'investissement' (as I did) and, if you speak some french, they will guide ... Read More

Michael Roberts
michaelroberts replied to a thread
10 years ago
sanjo2012

How to obtain temporary resident permit in Tangier? by sanjo2012

hello! guys just need some answers to my question, how to obtain temporary resident permit in tangier morocco? thanks in advance!

Michael Roberts

I'm an English teacher in Marrakech who arrived almost 4 years ago now and set up my own business here, and we had to the do the whole criminal records extract business, which seemed intractable at first but can be actually quite easy once you know ... Read More

Michael Roberts
michaelroberts replied to a thread
10 years ago
isa.raku

i would like to learn french and Arabic by isa.raku

Hi, I am currently residing in marrakech, i would like to learn french and Arabic, but mainly french. If you could respond with more information that would be great. Thank You Isa

Michael Roberts

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Michael Roberts
michaelroberts replied to a thread
12 years ago
Julien

Doing business in Morocco by Julien

Hi, are foreign investors welcome in Morocco? Is it complicated to register a company in Morocco? What is the procedure? What is the corporate tax rate in Morocco? Is it easy to recruit? Any advice you would share with us? Thank ...

Michael Roberts

Hi, Opening a company is relatively easy. Doing it yourself can save you 5 to 10 thousand dihrams, and the Centre Regional d'Investissement is quite helpful (if you speak French. If you don't, please contact me and I can help you talk to them). We ... Read More

Michael Roberts
michaelroberts replied to a thread
12 years ago
helenyouness

Fairly new to Marrakesh 4months permanent...whose there?? by helenyouness

Hi im British and have been here for 4 months...anybody in Marrakesh who would like to make new contacts to chat or swap stories, meet for a coffee? Im looking for mates and maybe some guidance in working here. I have some ideas already. And have ...

Michael Roberts

Hello all, I am British Canadian, and have been in Marrakech since June 2010. To meet new people, you could attend the Pub Quiz every other Monday evening at the Café du livre. The next members meeting is on Wednesday March 7th 10.00 am at the ... Read More

Michael Roberts
michaelroberts replied to a thread
13 years ago
barriem.

english speaking expats in marrakech by barriem.

hi, i'm originally from new york and i've been living and working in marrakech for almost two years. always wondering what other english speaking expats are up to...drop me a line if you're in or around marrakech! thanks! barrie

Michael Roberts

Hi Lobsang, We at the BBGM have been paying a lot of collective attention to this problem. Our best legal mind has come up with a statement for members, which you should receive by email if you're a member. Also, there is a member's meeting this ... Read More

Michael Roberts
michaelroberts replied to a thread
13 years ago
Reina

Marrakech Mums!! by Reina

Hello, I am a Japanese living in London. My daughter is 2 and my partner is Moroccan. We come to Marrakech often, but I still haven't met with alot of Mums. I would like to be introduced to any kind of mommy meetings (english speaking/or french) in ...

Michael Roberts

There is a anglo mummy and child meeting every last friday of the month at casa britannica Read More

Michael Roberts
michaelroberts replied to a thread
13 years ago
TrappeurSup

Carte de résidence by TrappeurSup

Hello all, Just spent three month traveling in Morocco, really enjoyed my trip. I'm wondering how difficult it is to become resident, especially as an artist, with no corporate backing or pension income. Is it possible as long as one has the ...

Michael Roberts

You can do the visa run for a while but eventually,if you want to stay long term, they will catch up with you. (A friend has his car impounded on the return leg of a visa run). The other alternative is to start your own company. As daunting as it ... Read More