Help...Looking to move to Morocco

[scream7]

We live in PA, US. We have been trying desparetly to find reliable information on such things as the costs of living (food, renting, average monthly expenses, etc.), an affordable town/city to live in that is both beauitful and safe, what we would have to do to enter Morocco and live there, health care system, traveling with a pet, hiring someone to help us get around and shop, etc.

My husband has just retired and we would be living on a set income. I would consider working after a time and we were hoping not to purchase a flat in one of those retirement communities. We want to live among the people and be able to still interact with westerns as well. Most of what we have been reading has sounded positive and that excites us but we have read some negative info. concerning safety, health care and people not being as friendly as well and that makes us somewhat anxious. We do not think we would be able to viisit first, so getting all the infomation and planning in advance is crucial.

[joecreosta]

to be honest with you. in my opinion you are better off living in USA. if you are really looking to explore the "culture" then why not move to Iraq or Afghanistan. You will find lots of westerns out there.

[ahaddad]

Ouch!
That's a huge a difference between Morocco and the two places you mentioned.
Morocco in beautiful country.
Thanks

[icewater]

I agree Morocco has one of the beautiful sceneries around the world....

Especially their hotels... cozy and nice to stay..

You can view the below link for samples of beautiful hotels in Morocco:

Click here --> Morocco Hotels

[travler1966]

you should look into Essaouira or Asila. I would choose Asila myself buz it is close to tangiers and you can hop on a ferry and be in Europe in an hour. I found the Moroccan people to be very friendly and kind. It is a very affordable country with fantastic fresh fruit and veggies. Asila is one of the most beautiful seaside towns in Morocco.

[AdamFL]

Yes Essaouira is a great destination. also be aware that cost of living in Morocco went up since Morocco became a hot spot for foreign investment, business and real estate wise.
Good luck

[Juan Paolo]

hi can you quantify how high is the cost of living in Morocco?

I'm also planning to move to Morocco and I'd like to know how much I need to demand from my company if they relocate me to your country.

I've lived in key urban cities like Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Manila in Asia. I'd say Singapore so far has the highest cost of living with a piece of apple amounting to about 70cents (US$).

how much is to rent a decent and comfortable flat in Casablanca?