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Bonjour Expats and Non-Expats,

Wow!  The request to share my experiences on following my Moroccan Husband to his home-land is an Emotionally Deep Topic.  My journey started in 2015, The experience has been eye-opening for me on many levels such as 1.  Freedom  2.  emigration  3.  Language  4. Faith (Islam)  5.  U.S.  Government  6. Morocco Government 7. Culture. 8. Medical

All of the listed items above have been apart of my experiences and I have learned a lot about each one of them. I have no regrets in marrying my husband I love him very much!!

1.  No one on Plant-Earth is truly free - Passports, Governed, Limited, Policed.
2.  Emigrating to another country:  Takes money and a lot of paperwork.
3.  Speaking Arabic or French:  Is needed to feel at home in Morocco.
4.  I accepted Islam 2010, five years before I met my husband in America.
5.  The U.S. Government- Trump's Administration & Emigration, need I say more?
6.  Morocco Government. - Dirhams and paperwork translation.  Need Attorney!!
7.  Moroccan Culture - Beautiful, I love it, and I have shared it with my American family.
8.  Medical - Good, but could be better.

I  Retired from the State of California after 30 years as an  Associate Information Systems Analyst, and my husband also Retired from the USA City Government, we both have income and don't have to work, but we are not Rich people, but if we missed a few paychecks we would be looking for work.

Socialization:  For me, it was language.  I have met a few Moroccans people that spoke English and they couldn't stop me from talking, because I had lots of questions, enjoyed talking to them.  They were friendly and enlightening about their Culture, Family, and Hardships.  Everyone has a story to tell and I enjoyed listening and learning, we had so much in common.  I am learning French now and I speak French with my husband to keep in practice.

Well-being:  Regarding Health, we have Medical Health Insurance that goes where we go. The hospital and Doctor's office that treated me were very good and resolved the health issue I had.  If surgery had been needed, I would have come home to America for surgery. There is only one complaint I was not able to get the prescription Menopause Medicine I needed but I came with a year supply to Morocco.

A few days ago I received an email message with a strong suggestion all US citizens depart from Morocco due to the Convid-19 virus.  I felt very sad for all of the families being separated from their love ones.  why because of Emigration, ICE, Limit movement, and closed borders. These are HARD-TIMES for everyone. Allah Willing, I hope to return in October.

Life is short, and Life is for the living, Don't let the Mountains stand in your way,  Live your best life, and Love those that Love you!!

I truly hope my sharing will help others!

Allah Willing, Stay Well and Stay Safe!

Blackdolphin thanks for your insightful comments. I am waiting for the borders to open now so I can come and stay with my husband, I want nothing else than be allowed into Morocco so we can be together. Stay safe and take care of eachother xx

Bonjour Queenjani,

Thank You for taking the time to read my post,  Following my life partner to Morocco.  Allah willing this COVID-19 virus will end soon and we can get back to living our lives with our husbands in Morocco.

May Allah keep you and your loved ones safe in these hard times.

Best Regards,

Blackdolphin

Hello,

Thank you for sharing your story - I am sure that you would be able to fill in few pages about that experience, given time

I moved to Morocco about 18 months back, though I am of Arabic origin, I can still find it quite challenging, but there are no regrets.

One point caught my attention, you mentioned that you received a messages asking you to go back home, because of the Covid 19. Seeing how bad things are in the States, one would think it's quite safe being in Morocco, or is it a misconception (or to use D. Trump's favourite quote "Fake News"

Best wishes ans stay safe!

Salams

Bonjour and Thanks for your comments on my post.

In watching the news here New York is bad.  I live in Sacramento, California and it’s not as bad here.  Yes there has been a shortage on face mask and hand sanitizers and toilet paper and paper towels and I’m not sure why.  I shop for food at Trader Joe’s and we have to wait outside the store, you can’t just walk in only limited amount of people are allowed in and we have to ware a face mask.

Sacramento is 100 miles from San Francisco and 495 miles from Los Angeles.  I heard on the news that things were going to get bad in Los Angeles but I’m not sure.  Now people are protesting to go back to work and play outside they want to get back to their lives but I’m not so sure that is a good idea.  People should take things a little slow if the want to stop the spread of convié-19.

As for the money Trump has promised of at lies 1,200.  I have not seen my check maybe because I’m retired and have not field my 2019 taxes as of yet, but I have family members that has received their check.  Their are many people having a hard time due to job loss here in the US.

So to answer your question about Trump,  It depends on who you ask, Fake News.  For me some is fake News and some is true.  You know you can’t believe everything you hear on the News!

Thanks for reading my Post,

Stay Safe and keep enjoying Morocco I hope to return to my Dear Husband in October.

I received another email today for a special scheduled flight from Morocco to France in order to help USA Citizens leave Morocco, but it also seems they are working with other foreigners as well.

Blackdolphin

Hello, there

Thank you for your insight - quite interesting.

I have a work colleagues from New Jersey and he too relates pretty much the same thing (people unhappy about the lock down, worried about the effect of Corona on jobs, .... and of course, last but not least the biggest mystery of all - the shortage of toilet papers    (unless people found out that toilet papers are comestible, I don't see why the panic buying?... but that's a mystery that no one seems to understand).

Here in Morocco, the virus seems to be spreading fast, with Marrakech being a hotspot (I was following the daily count on the news and they seem to have jumped up from around 2,000 cases to 3,000 in a matter of a day or two.....which is quite worrying). Wearing a face mask is obligatory, though you can't find these at pharmacies (and even the large super-markets have run out of...).

On the plus side, there is no panic buying, like we see in Europe - shelves are well stocked up - and you can still find tons of toilet paper

Anyway, take care and keep safe......

Ahouam

Thank you for the reply and update.

You too stay safe! 

Blackdolphin

Hello,
Thank you for this post.  Thank you to everyone for sharing your experience in following your love in Morocco.   With optimism of everything working out well, I also hope to follow my love in Morocco.

Best wishes to you all!
C