Ross Taylor
@RWT
Scottish expat in Morocco
Forum posts
20
Contacts
4
About me
Scottish
Lives in Marrakech
Speaks English, French, Fuhsha, Darija (Latin & Ancient Greek, written)
Registration: 07 December 2013
Activity
Cost of living in Morocco by KavitaAmeet
I am planning to stay in Morocco for 3 months and work there. What are the daily expenses I can expect if I my staying and eating is being covered by my Company? I will be staying alone there
I am a long term expat resident living in Marrakech where I have my own property. So I have monthly bills for RADEEMA and Maroc Telecom (landline and internet) and the usual annual taxes etc to pay. I find that a monthly budget of 5000 dirhams ... Read More
Birth certificate problem and residency by sunflowers1980
I'm a British woman married to a Moroccan (from Marrakech). I'm hoping to apply for a Moroccan residency permit but have a question regarding my birth certificate: When we got married in Marrakech last year, the Morrocan authorities insisted ...
This should not have happened if you hold UK citizenship whether you are Muslim or not. Are there any other factors to be taken into account? A photocopy of your birth certificate, notarised by an avocat here (with the usual stamps and signatures of ... Read More
Housing in Marrakech by mejs22
Hi all, I'll be interning at an organization in Marrakech, Morocco from Mid-May to the beginning of August and will need an apartment for the summer. Does anyone know of any cheap apts available or how to find them? The cheaper the better! One that ...
A few ideas here: http://www.tripadvisor.com/VacationRentals-g293734-Reviews-zfp1-Marrakech_Marrakech_Tensift_El_Haouz_Region-Cheap_Discount_Vacation_Rentals.html Read More
looking for garden soil by JenB
Hello, I wonder if someone can answer this question: where should I go to buy earth for plants (potting soil, garden soil)? Would the big plant nurseries sell bags of earth? What about the small plant area in the square? I want to start ...
Hi Jen, I can answer you questions but only if you are living in Marrakech (I assume you are because of your reference to the square). Professional gardeners will buy both soil and soil improvers for you (I use a peat based compost from Lithuania ... Read More
Private English lessons - how much to charge? by Maggie87
Hello everybody! I would like to know how much is normal to charge private English lessons here in Marrakech (per hour)? Thank you in advance! :)
It is very difficult as a foreigner to offer English language tutoring in Morocco. Even those with English as their native tongue will be turned down in favour of Moroccans who can read, speak and write in fluent English - they are cheaper hires ... Read More
Top hiring sectors In Marrakech by Julien
Hi, let聮s talk about job opportunities In Marrakech. What are the top hiring sectors? And according to you, what are the most promising job sectors, which will keep creating jobs In Marrakech? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...
Hi Julien, Do you mean job opportunities for Moroccans or expats? Tourism remains the number one employers (agriculture, phosphate mining and fishing for locals) for both but other careers such as teaching, even of foreign languages, are minimal as ... Read More
The other side of the Moroccan postcard by Julien
Hi, As a tourist in a foreign country, very often, we are enchanted with what we discover. Living abroad is different. It's a rich experience but there are also some difficulties to face. When people ask me for advice on living abroad, I ...
Thank you Julien for introducing me to this side of expat-blog. As a newcomer to this site I am more than happy to contribute my experiences and to learn from others too. I am not a youngster (!) unlike Amir above! But I have worked and travelled in ... Read More
Business in Marrakech by Bushra786
Hi I am looking to do my own business in Marrakech, i want to sell Ice cream in a van or in a shop, i am in England, can anyone advice me on the following: Do i need a licence or anything of the sort, to sell Ice cream in Marrakech? If i do how ...
Which examination board syllabus to you conform to nathalieidealog and do you have a website to consult for further details? Thank you. Read More
Why has expat blog taken down a post that is designed to help people? by jessicasian
Dear 色花堂, I don't make any money from my website and the whole point is to spread awareness and help people who are mentally ill. How can I do that if you take down my posts? You could have at least sent me an e-mail to notify me. I guess I'm ...
I am grateful to John C for a reminder of the Terms and Conditions of this site. Although a very long term foreign resident of Marrakech I only came across and subscribed recently. I only briefly scanned these conditions (we are all lazy after all, ... Read More
Business in Marrakech by Bushra786
Hi I am looking to do my own business in Marrakech, i want to sell Ice cream in a van or in a shop, i am in England, can anyone advice me on the following: Do i need a licence or anything of the sort, to sell Ice cream in Marrakech? If i do how ...
If you are UK citizen then you can contact http://www.britishbusinessgroupmarrakech.com/ for advice. Read More
Business in Marrakech by Bushra786
Hi I am looking to do my own business in Marrakech, i want to sell Ice cream in a van or in a shop, i am in England, can anyone advice me on the following: Do i need a licence or anything of the sort, to sell Ice cream in Marrakech? If i do how ...
The market for ice cream in Marrakech is highly seasonal with sales actually dropping in summer as tourist numbers dramatically decrease. And it is tourists who are the main consumers. The quality of ice cream here varies from good to excellent and ... Read More
Business in Marrakech by Bushra786
Hi I am looking to do my own business in Marrakech, i want to sell Ice cream in a van or in a shop, i am in England, can anyone advice me on the following: Do i need a licence or anything of the sort, to sell Ice cream in Marrakech? If i do how ...
You do need a licence and if not a Moroccan you will also need a Moroccan business partner. Frankly there is no opportunity for yet another ice cream seller in Marrakech - the market is saturated. Sorry. Read More
I need a small room for long term by dubaj
Hi, I am polish, living in the UK. I am starting business in Morocco. I need to rent a room with access to the kitchen and bathroom. I am in Morocco one a month, so I won't use it much. I need it with written contract, as I have to register the ...
dubaj, contact me at katharos2011@live.com to discuss your requirements, especially dates. I have a small single room available but with access to a kitchen and shared shower room. The accommodation is situated within the medina, 10 minutes from ... Read More