Very few expats who get to live in Morocco will ever forget the smells and colours of the country’s bazaars and markets – better known as souks - where traders enthusiastically try to attract customers.

The bazaars are an adventure in themselves where lots of different spices are sold alongside traders selling intricate handicrafts as well as a wide range of fresh fruit.   more ...

At Expat Focus, we like to be on the lookout for resources around the web that could help prospective expats adjust to their new countries. Today, we’re taking a look at Morocco and some of the social media accounts you should be following if you’re thinking of moving there.   more ...

At Expat Focus, we like to be on the lookout for resources around the web that could help prospective expats adjust to their new countries. Today, we’re taking a look at Morocco and some of the blogs that might be useful for expats there.   more ...

Morocco has been attracting investors as well as professionals from all over the world, mainly because of its stable and growing economy. Many expats with expertise in the fields of technology, training, communication and business management have taken up jobs or assignments in this country.

When it comes to doing business with people of a different nationality, it is important to learn about their work ethics, customs, beliefs, attitudes and etiquette. This will also help make your transition into your new professional environment much easier.   more ...

Morocco attracts expat professionals from all over the world thanks to its stable and growing economy. Its proximity to Europe and low inflation rates are added benefits.

Some of the main sectors that drive the country’s economy include agriculture, textiles, tourism, construction, energy, and rock mining. Expats with expertise in technology, business management, and communications are also highly sought after. People from the US, UK, Canada, and Australia often work in international schools or English language institutes if they have the adequate certification.   more ...

The Kingdom of Morocco, as it’s officially known, is a North African country with a long and complex history. The country is quite unusual in the region, in that it has remained independent throughout most of history. It also has a unique mix of cultural influences – Arab, African, and European, as well as the indigenous Berber influences. Morocco is also the only country in North Africa to have coastlines touching both the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.   more ...

At Expat Focus, we like to be on the lookout for resources around the web that could help prospective expats adjust to their new countries. Today, we’re taking a look at Morocco and some of the blogs that might be useful for expats there.

Bewildered In Morocco
http://bewilderedinmorocco.com/

Monika is a Polish expat who now lives in Morocco. Bewildered In Morocco covers local events and places to go, as well as recommendations for which social media accounts to be following.   more ...

Morocco’s colorful culture, bustling markets, and scenic beauty have made it famous across the globe. Its expat population is relatively small but continues to grow at a steady pace. This is at least partly because the country is a lot more liberal than many of the other neighboring Islamic nations. In general, Moroccans are quite open-minded and accepting of people of other cultures. Nevertheless, safety for women continues to be a concern among expats.   more ...

by Craig Priestley, HomeStay International

Over a dozen horsemen come bearing down on me at a gallop, rifles raised above their heads. Just as I start to panic, they rein in hard and bring their horses to a skidding halt no more than two metres from me, simultaneously firing a volley of shots into the air. Welcome to Morocco…

I’m in the dusty countryside, watching the “fantasia” – a traditional harvest celebration, where groups representing different villages compete in these displays of horsemanship. As another volley of rifle shots explodes into the air I’m reminded of the fact that ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ was filmed in Morocco.

As we walk around the display ground with Will, one of our HomeStay hosts, I can see we’re the only Europeans here. There are smiles from the men, shy glances from the women, and open stares from the children.   more ...