Morocco

Overview

Morocco (المغرب/ⵍⵎⵖⵔⵉⴱ), officially the Kingdom of Morocco, is a country located in the Maghreb region of North Africa. It overlooks the Mediterranean Sea to the north and the Atlantic Ocean to the west, with land borders with Algeria to the east and Western Sahara (status disputed) to the south. Morocco also claims the exclaves of Ceuta, Melilla and Peñón de Vélez de la Gomera, all of them under Spanish jurisdiction, as well as several small Spanish-controlled islands off its coast. The capital is Rabat and the largest city is Casablanca.

The sovereign state is a unitary Semi-constitutional monarchy with an elected parliament. The country wields significant influence in both Africa and the Arab world, and is considered a regional power. Moroccan culture is a blend of Berber, Arab, Sephardi Jews, West African and European influences. Morocco is a member of the Arab League, the Union for the Mediterranean and the African Union.

Country Facts

Currency - Dirham (MAD)
Climate : Subtropical
Water: Drinkable in most major cities
Time Zone: UTC+1
Official Language/s: Arabic and Berber
Population: 36 million

Housing

Morocco provides an array of housing types for residents to choose from, including free-standing (detached) homes, townhomes, duplexes, apartments, and, as is popular with expats, homes inside gated estates. Homes do not often come with white goods included, though many apartment complexes have laundry facilities on site. Rental properties are often in high demand in major cities.

Housing Facts

Popular Expat Areas

Ain Diab
CIL
Racine

Indicative Pricing (Unfurnished)

2-bedroom apartment: USD 1,100 – 1,300 p.m.
3-bedroom house: USD 2,800 – 4,500 p.m.

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Schooling

Morocco offers good quality schooling, with a variety of government, private, and international (foreign language) schools on offer. Foreign countries represented with international schools include the United Kingdom, America, and France. Moroccan universities include Université Cadi Ayyad, Université Al Akhawayn, and Université Mohammed V.

Education Facts

Curricula

The school year runs from September to June. The schooling system operates on the basis of 6 years spent in Primary School, 3 years in Intermediate School, and 3 years spent in Upper Secondary.

Some Schools for Consideration

Lycée Lyautey
School Assahwa
London Academy Casablanca
George Washington Academy
Essalam Private School
Ecole Belge de Casablanca
British International

Indicative Pricing (International Schools)

USD 4,100 – 6,800 p.a.

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Immigration

Business Permit

A business permit in Morocco affords the businessperson with investments in different countries to travel abroad for certain business errands with no hassles. In Morocco, you will need a business visa in order to do business-related activities in the country. This allows you to be able to attend business meetings, client meetings, and conferences for a sister company, or a branch of your organisation. The validity will depend on if the permit is single-entry or multiple-entry. For single-entry, the validity and the stay permitted is 30 days, as in the case of a multiple-entry permit, the stay permitted per visit is 30 days and the validity will different.

Work Visa

Obtaining a work permit in Morocco is dependent on your qualifications, whether your employer has an entity in Morocco, and the nature of your work. The most common type of Moroccan work authorizations is the:

Work/Residence Permit (direct hire work permit)
Work Permit for Expatriate Assignees (local hire work permit)
Work Permit for Seconded Assignees (intra-company transfer work permit)

To settle and work in Morocco, individuals must apply for a work visa/work permit within the first three months of one’s residency at the Department of Labour in Rabat. Subsequently, one must also apply for a residency card at the at the Bureau des Etrangers at the head police precinct. An employment contract is the only requirement for a work permit. Nationals of Algeria, Senegal and Tunisia do not require a work authorization for Morocco.

Residence Permit

If you plan to stay in Morocco for more than 90 days, you will need to register with the police and apply for a residence permit, known locally as a Certificat d’Immatriculation. In cities, applications should be submitted to the Bureau des Etrangers of the Préfecture de Police or Commissariat Central, while those applying to reside in rural areas or villages should apply to the Gendarmerie.

Visa Facts

Immigration Services

We are able to assist with a wide variety of visas across Africa, including Family, Study, Spousal, Short-term work, Long-term work, and Temporary Visitor visas.

Outbound

We offer outbound immigration services to Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States, as well as Migration Through Investment programs for Grenada, Portugal, Malta, Cyprus, and the United States.

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