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Emergency numbers in Morocco

15, 141, 19 and 177: keep them close if there is immediate danger.

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Legal & Administrative Services

Auto-entrepreneur in Morocco: sign-up and tax

Working alone and want to be legal without setting up a company? The auto-entrepreneur status fits as long as your yearly turnover stays under 500,000 MAD (trade, industry, crafts) or 200,000 MAD (services). You register with the national auto-entrepreneur register, then pay 0.5% or 1% of what you take in, every month or every quarter.

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Legal & Administrative Services

Marriage papers in Morocco: what you need, where to go

In practice you gather the papers for the marriage contract and hand them to the adouls, who do the rest: they take the file to the family judge, draw up the contract, and the judge approves it. Your job is the papers, and they need to be exact.
Tourism and Entertainment

Morocco visa: exempt countries, AEVM and e-visa

Inviting someone from abroad? Start with their nationality: many countries enter Morocco without a visa. Some need an electronic authorisation (AEVM); everyone else can apply for the e-visa on acces-maroc.ma if they qualify, or for a regular visa at a consulate.
Legal & Administrative Services

How to set up a SARL in Morocco: papers and steps

Want to open a company? Since March 2025, everything goes through one platform: directentreprise.ma, run by OMPIC (the trade-mark and company office). One form covers the name, the articles of association, taxes, the trade register, the Official Gazette and social security. You set the capital freely, and the file is usually submitted by a notary, a lawyer or an accountant.

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Legal & Administrative Services

Divorce in Morocco: the routes, papers and steps

Divorce in Morocco goes through the family section of the court of first instance, which always tries reconciliation before it decides. You can follow the procedure yourself, or hand the whole case to a lawyer, from the request to the ruling.
Tourism and Entertainment

Umrah Visa for Moroccans: Vaccine, Steps and Papers

To go on Umrah from Morocco, the usual route is an Umrah visa through the Nusuk platform, most often with a licensed travel agency, because Morocco is not on Saudi Arabia's e-tourist visa list. First of all, get the meningitis vaccine at least 10 days before you arrive.

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Legal & Administrative Services

Mixed marriage in Morocco: the papers and steps

If you are Moroccan, even with another nationality, the Family Code applies to you. For a mixed marriage there are two routes: before adouls (in Morocco or at a consulate) with the judge's authorisation, or a civil marriage abroad, lodged with the consulate within 3 months.
Legal & Administrative Services

Inheritance deed in Morocco: papers and steps

We're sorry for your loss. After a death, you register it with the civil registry, then two adouls draw up the inheritance deed (iratha) that establishes who the heirs are. If there is titled property, the inheritance is recorded at the land registry.
Legal & Administrative Services

Civil status in Morocco: register a birth or death

You have 30 days from the day after a birth or death to register it at your commune's civil status office, and one year if you live abroad. After that the registration becomes late and needs an authorisation.
Health

My child's speech is delayed: who should we see?

If your child seems slow to talk, or has lost something they could already do, don't just wait. Start with a paediatrician or GP: they check development and hearing, then refer you to a speech therapist if needed. A delay doesn't always mean an illness.

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Health

Back pain: should I see a doctor or a physio?

Most back pain gets better within a few weeks, but some signs can't wait. Start with a GP or a health centre: they decide whether you need a physiotherapist or a specialist.

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Health

Stress and anxiety in Morocco: who should I see?

If stress or anxiety is affecting your sleep, focus or daily life, you don't have to face it alone. Start at a health centre or with a GP: they will listen and refer you to a psychologist or psychiatrist. If someone is in danger right now, go to the emergency room.

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Health

Digestive problems and stomach pain: who to see?

For stomach pain, bloating, indigestion or a change in your bowel habits, start with a GP or a pharmacist, who can point you to the next step. If the pain is severe or sudden, or a sign from the red list appears, go to the emergency room.
Health

Braces or Clear Aligners: Which Suits Me?

You can't pick braces from a photo. It starts with a check-up at the dentist or an orthodontist (braces specialist), who explains whether fixed braces or clear aligners suit your case and the follow-up you can manage.

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Repair and maintenance

Paint peeling or bubbling on the wall: why?

Peeling or bubbling paint is rarely just about the paint: damp, a leak or a wall that wasn't prepared properly can be behind it. Take photos from a distance and let the painter find the cause before repainting.

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Repair and maintenance

Roof leak or ceiling drip: what to do first

Water dripping from the ceiling? First move people away and watch out for electricity, and don't go up on the roof. Take photos from inside, note when it drips, and call a plumber or roofer to find the source.

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Repair and maintenance

Damp and mould on walls: why it keeps coming back

Mould on a wall is usually a sign of damp, and painting over it fixes nothing. Photograph the spot and let a painter or plasterer find where the water comes from. If a cough or breathlessness lingers, see a doctor.

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Education & Professional Development

How to revise for the bac without stress

Revising for the bac starts with reliable information and a plan you can stick to: subjects, time, practice and rest. It's a long road, but it feels lighter once you break it into small, clear steps.

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Zellige beldi: how to spot good craftsmanship

Zellige beldi is more than a pretty colour: cutting, assembling and laying are each a craft of their own. Look at the maâlem's real work, ask how he'll do the job, and get the price in writing before he starts.

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Moroccan embroidery: Rbati, Fassi and Slaoui

Rbati, Slaoui and Fassi embroidery are all Moroccan, but each has its own way, and even one city has older and newer forms. Don't judge a piece by its name or a small photo: look at the whole thing and let the maker explain how she made it.

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Shop Local: Crafts & Cooperatives

Moroccan Carved Plaster (Gebs): What to Ask

Carved plaster changes the look of a salon and its ceiling: it is the art of drawing and carving, done by hand by the maâlem (master craftsman). Before you agree, tell decorative carved plaster apart from ordinary repair plaster, and look at the maâlem's work before you listen to promises.

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Shop Local: Crafts & Cooperatives

Upholsterer and Moroccan salon: how to choose

Redoing a Moroccan salon is more than new fabric: there are the sedari, the base, the foam, the fabric and the sewing. Measure the room, look at a salon the upholsterer has already done, and ask for a detailed written quote before handing yours over.

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Shop Local: Crafts & Cooperatives

Carpenter in Morocco: Sedari, Wood, What to Ask

Sedari (built-in salon seating), a door or a cupboard: before you agree with the carpenter, tell him clearly the shape, size, type of wood and finish. Send photos of the space with measurements, and ask for a drawing and a written price that separates the frame, the decoration and the fitting.

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For men

The Moroccan men's jellaba: history, types and what to ask a tailor

From the Ouazzane jellaba and its seasonal fabrics to bzou and saïssi cloth, Moroccan men's dress has a long history and real variety. Learn the names without mixing them up, then know what to clarify with a tailor about season, fit and finishing.

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Wellness

Personal coaching: how to choose a good coach

Personal coaching is support towards a clear goal: questions, a plan and follow-up. It isn't therapy, and it isn't a promise of success. Before you start, know what you want to move forward, and ask the coach about their method and limits.
Health

Children's vaccines in Morocco: what to check and where to go

Children's vaccination follows Morocco's National Immunization Programme, but the schedule should always be checked against the Ministry of Health's latest information. Bring the child's health booklet to the health centre and ask the professional about the next dose; do not rely on an old table found online.
Legal & Administrative Services

Notaries in Morocco: when you need one, what they do

Buying or selling property, taking out a mortgage or setting up a company? A notary drafts the deeds the law requires to be authentic, or that you want made official. They check identity and papers, explain what the deed means for you, keep the original and handle the registration steps the law requires.
Legal & Administrative Services

Adouls in Morocco: when to go and what they do

An adoul (notary-witness for family and many civil deeds) receives and writes adoulaire deeds and keeps their records, under a judge's oversight. Marriage, inheritance, powers of attorney and some property deeds are typical examples, but every case is looked at on its own. Bring your papers and ask whether your case is one for them.
Legal & Administrative Services

Lawyers in Morocco: when to see one and what they do

A summons, a dispute, a contract you don't understand before signing: that's when to see a lawyer. A lawyer advises you, represents and defends you, and follows procedures at court and with the public prosecutor. The best time to go is before a deadline gets close.
Events & Celebrations

Moroccan Eid sweets: ghriba or fekkas?

On a tray of Moroccan Eid sweets, some people reach straight for ghriba, which melts in the mouth; others want crunchy fekkas with their tea. Neither wins: the recipe changes from one home to the next. And if you're short on time, bakers in your city are close by.

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Wellness

How to stay positive when life is hard

Being positive doesn't mean having no problems or smiling all the time. It means meeting hard moments with calm and good sense, and keeping a hopeful view of life even on heavy days. With time, those moments can become lessons that help you know yourself better.

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Events & Celebrations

Sellou or zmita: are they the same thing?

Some homes say sellou, others say zmita, and in some families each name has its own mix. There's no single answer for all of Morocco: ask the cook what she means by the name. And if you'd like it ready-made, cooks in your city are close by.

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Education & Professional Development

Bac libre in Morocco: how to register

To sit the bac as a free candidate (bac libre), you need to meet the conditions for that session and register on time on the Ministry's official portal. Then comes a revision plan you can keep up until the exam. Always start with the notice for the current session.

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Events & Celebrations

Dates with milk or walnut-stuffed dates?

Some people welcome guests with a full tray; others start with a date and a glass of milk. Walnut-stuffed dates can stay simple or dress up for the occasion. And if you'd like them ready-made, cooks in your city are close by.

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For woman

Henna at a Moroccan wedding: the night and the artist

A henna night is part of many Moroccan weddings, but every family and region has its own way, and no one version is the right one. If you're planning one, look at real photos of the henna artist's work and agree on the date, the design and the price before the appointment.

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Education & Professional Development

Pioneer schools in Morocco: what the label means

A pioneer school (École pionnière, مدرسة الريادة) is a public school taking part in a national programme focused on core learning, extra support, assessment and following each pupil. It isn't a private school, and the label doesn't promise the same result for everyone. To check whether your child's school is one, look at the Ministry's official list.

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Legal & Administrative Services

Set up a cooperative in Morocco: step by step

In Morocco, a cooperative is more than a name and a logo: it is a shared business. You need members who agree, a name approved by ODCO, bylaws and capital, and it ends with registration in the local cooperative register at the court.

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Legal & Administrative Services

Murabaha or a loan to buy a home or car in Morocco

The difference is in the contract, not the name. In a murabaha the bank buys a specific home or car and resells it to you at a known price that includes its profit; in a conventional loan the bank lends you money and you repay it with interest. Before you sign, compare the full cost and ask about ownership, late payment and early settlement.

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Legal & Administrative Services

Set up an association in Morocco: steps to receipt

To set up an association in Morocco you need at least two people, a clear non-profit aim and well-drafted bylaws. You then hold a founding meeting with the founders and declare the association to the local administrative authority for its registered office, which gives you a receipt.
Events & Celebrations

Moroccan olive oil: how to choose it and store it

Colour, aroma and bitterness can win you over, but none of them proves quality. Ask the producer where the oil comes from and where it was pressed, read the label, and store it away from light and heat. If you still doubt a large quantity, only a lab test settles it.

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Legal & Administrative Services

Cooperative or association in Morocco: which fits?

Want to produce, sell or offer a service together? A cooperative is the closer fit: a shared business with member shares and one vote per member. If your aim is cultural, social, sporting or charitable, with no profit shared out, an association suits you better. The difference shows in the activity, the money and who runs things.

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Events & Celebrations

Ramadan sweets: chebakia, briouates or sellou?

Ramadan brings the scent of honey, sesame and almonds, and the question that returns every year: what to make? Chebakia is honeyed and crisp, briouates are flaky and filled, sellou is toasted and crumbly, and none is better than the others. If you’re short on time, the home bakers in your city are close by.

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Tourism and Entertainment

Before booking Umrah: agencies, offers and documents

Umrah is a spiritual journey, and good planning starts with clear information. This guide helps you know where to begin, what to ask an agency and which details to verify before paying or signing.

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Legal & Administrative Services

Renewing your CNIE or passport in Morocco: documents and steps

Your Moroccan identity card and passport follow different procedures. This guide separates the routes in Morocco and through a consulate for MREs, without promising an appointment or fixed processing time.
Tourism and Entertainment

Hajj from Morocco: selection, agencies and preparation

Hajj is a profound act of worship and a spiritual journey, not an ordinary trip. It begins with the official registration route, followed by selection and careful health and travel preparation. This guide helps you organise the questions respectfully, without promising a place or visa.

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Legal & Administrative Services

AMO in Morocco: how to find your route and claim treatment costs

There is no single AMO registration desk for everyone. Your route depends on your work, study, retirement or social situation. This guide explains where to start and how reimbursement differs from direct coverage.

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