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Expat Women Living in Morocco
If you are (or plan to be) an expat living in Morocco, please find below a list of expat clubs, schools, general links for women living in Morocco, country information and more...
American International Women's Club of Casablanca http://www.casablancaaiwc.org/
AIWC Casablanca Mission statement is to provide financial and other support to those, in Morocco, who are most vulnerable; to promote a better understanding of Morocco; and to unite English-speaking women of all nationalities, especially in welcoming newcomers to our community.
Thaqafat Association http://www.thaqafat.org.ma/
Thaqafat Association is a non-profit intercultural Moroccan organization whose objective is to provide cultural exchanges, both international and between the diverse socio-cultural, historical, religious, and ethnic aspects of Morocco.
General Links for
Morocco
La Maison Du Maroc http://www.maroc.net/
Comprehensive resources about Morocco's news, magazines, sports, radio & TV, education, music, etc. (mostly in French)
These tips were kindly provided by volunteer Expat Women Mentors in 2007. ExpatWomen.com shares these tips in an effort to help but takes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information.
Provided by Elizabeth W, British, Marrakech, Morocco
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Be aware that things will not proceed as smoothly as in Northern Europe or the US.
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Be aware of cultural differences.
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Try to make contact with lots of different people ASAP
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Be patient.
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Embrace change.
Provided by Annette B, American German, Rabat, Morocco
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Learn French or Arabic.
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Be prepared for a significant amount of "machismo".
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Bring English language books – they are expensive and hard to find here.
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Learn something about Islam and Moroccan culture (the holiday of Ramadan, for example, and how it affects life).
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Stay calm and be reassured – this is a wonderful country!
