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Property Title? Help! by Davide456
Hi ThereI wondered if anyone could throw some light on a situation we're in. My uncle has passed away, he was a (British) resident in Morocco for 30 years. He lived in a building that he built, but the land was owned by his Moroccan friend, so the ...
@Davide456 Was there a British Will in place that mentions the property? Find an English speaking lawyer/notary. ’According to Moroccan law, the distribution of a foreigner’s assets in Morocco is governed by the legislation of their ... Read More
Property share transfer to the surving spouse by Dbenkhaled
We are a Morrocan couple who got married in Morroco. We both hold dual citizenship of the USA. We purchased an apartment in Morocco with each one owning 50% share. In case of death of one spouse, would the 50% share of the deceased goes ...
@DbenkhaledUnderstood and agree - complicated but not unique. Loads of foreign nationals are finding themselves in similar situations. I think a Will is the way to go. I’m Canadian and this article refers to Moroccan-Canadians and the civil ... Read More
Property share transfer to the surving spouse by Dbenkhaled
We are a Morrocan couple who got married in Morroco. We both hold dual citizenship of the USA. We purchased an apartment in Morocco with each one owning 50% share. In case of death of one spouse, would the 50% share of the deceased goes ...
@Dbenkhaled Hello. As a foreign national you are uniquely positioned to benefit from American and/or Moroccan law. Morocco follows the Moudawana guide for family law matters including inheritance, which depending on your family situation (kids, ... Read More
Scammed by my morrocan husband by ancillamcpherson
Hi everyoneI just wanted to say I have been well and truly scammed. 18 months of my life. Thinking I found the one, getting married, applying for a UK visa, successful. He came over and it 4 weeks, it was all a lie.Ladies be careful
@sarahkatelefeaux Take pics of the documents and show him to see his reaction. If he claims to be divorced ask for proof. It is not uncommon for both Moroccan men & women to have a spouse/bf/gf in Morocco while carrying on a full life ... Read More
Relationship with Moroccan man by GuestPoster114477
Ok,so I’ve been in a relationship with a Moroccan man for 2 years.It was a dream of mine to have a house in Morocco and so I bought one in a rural area….in his name in the January,I had come and go from the uk and he took care of the ...
@Sal23 Best thing to do is protect your finances. Keep your bank account separate and putting the house in your name was a good step. How did you get him to agree to that?! Even if you continue with the relationship at least you’ll protect ... Read More
Scammed by my morrocan husband by ancillamcpherson
Hi everyoneI just wanted to say I have been well and truly scammed. 18 months of my life. Thinking I found the one, getting married, applying for a UK visa, successful. He came over and it 4 weeks, it was all a lie.Ladies be careful
@ancillamcpherson Easy to blame yourself but this a betrayal that runs deeper than finances (although be sure to guard those!). Playing with peoples lives is cruel and please don’t think there was anything about you personally that could have ... Read More
Scammed by my morrocan husband by ancillamcpherson
Hi everyoneI just wanted to say I have been well and truly scammed. 18 months of my life. Thinking I found the one, getting married, applying for a UK visa, successful. He came over and it 4 weeks, it was all a lie.Ladies be careful
@ancillamcpherson I am so sorry to hear this what an absolute nightmare. He barely let the ink dry. This truly messes with peoples lives. Read More
Do I need Moroccan Residency to buy an apartment/property? by ZackA93
Hi ,I am a british national and I'm married to a Moroccan woman.We're looking to purchase our first property in Morocco and I've been told conflicting information so was wondering if anyone here can point me in the right direction.I've been told ...
@ZackA93 At minimum make the title in both your names, but out of an abundance of caution many would advise just in yours. No residency required.Keeping in mind it’s much easier to bring funds into Morocco than it is to take it out!Best of ... Read More
Purchasing apartment in Morroco need help by ZackA93
Hi,I am thinking of purchasing a property in Morocco. I have a basic understanding of the fees involved an that I need a Notary to overlook everything in depth etc.However, I spoke to a Moroccan Lawyer who warned me against getting a Moroccan ...
@ZackA93 Off-plan property purchase is not yet a regulated or reliable scheme in Morocco. These projects are often fraught with significant delays and no guarantee of refunds if the build fails to complete.If you have time - and I mean years - to ... Read More
Moroccan Law by mohawk1977
I'm seeking advice regarding my Father's and Mother's assets in Morocco. Both of my parents were born in Morocco, while my four sisters and I were born and live in the UK. We've recently begun discussing about the "what ifs," and we have concerns ...
@mohawk1977 Hello - I suggest to start by reading the Moroccan family code - the Moudawana: ‘It concerns issues related to the family, including the regulation of marriage, polygamy, divorce, inheritance, and child custody.’These are ... Read More
Pay rent Moroccan or not pay Moroccan rent? by Penniewisellc
What would you do if your Moroccan wife isn't talking to you because you refuse to buy his brother a wedding gift because he was talking shit about about and now rent is due? Will you pay the rent and give her monthly allowance even though she has ...
@Penniewisellc Ok either you’re playing us with these scenarios or you’re definitely not pennie-wise 😆You must know as you write it out that your query answers itself? Time and again you mention your wife’s poor behaviour - ... Read More
about buying property in morocco by raybusuttil
hi I'm maltese married to a moroccane women, we bought land and property in morocco but the notary said that my name can6be on the documents as I am a foreigner.is this true or I've been coned .thanks.Ray Malta
@raybusuttil Hello! If the land is designated rural/agricultural, then foreigners cannot be on the title. Read More
Moroccan Man - Opposite of Normal Red Flags? by Tee Whysea
Hi there, I stumbled upon this forum while googling about cultural behaviour in a relationship with Moroccans. I found a lot of posts and comments about fraud/scams, and I know there are people who just want money or a way to get citizenship/a ...
@Tee WhyseaWe can explain away almost any red flag because of distance, cultural differences or work but at the end there’s just right and wrong.If your picker’s off (lack of judgement) then trust what you know to be true. Training a man ... Read More
Moroccan Man - Opposite of Normal Red Flags? by Tee Whysea
Hi there, I stumbled upon this forum while googling about cultural behaviour in a relationship with Moroccans. I found a lot of posts and comments about fraud/scams, and I know there are people who just want money or a way to get citizenship/a ...
@Tee Whysea I guess use your judgement. It could be that he is used to tourists and this is his ’technique’ - playing hard to get? It clearly keeps you guessing!Just be aware of manipulation and gaslightling. If his game is to appear ... Read More
How long does it take to open a bank by Ozrahman
Hello, I am interested in buying an apartment in marrakech. I will be traveling to marrakech to view some apartment and open a convertible bank account. I have heard I can go into a Attijari branch and open an account. Is this true and what ...
@Ozrahman You can try walking in to see if the manager is available but I’m sure an appointment works too!My debit card took 5 days and had to pick it up at the bank.Unless you are Moroccan you cannot get a mortgage in Morocco. The documents ... Read More