The National Identity Card, or CIN is a sesame that you will have to use much more often than in your country of origin. And even as an expatriate, you will hold a CIN, as it is granted to Moroccan non-residents, and takes the place of a residence permit.
The marriage contract may give the woman additional rights than the normal law, in particular to travel with her children, or to refuse a second wife in advance.
The Moroccan marriage contract is a regime of separation of property. The dowry (the mahr or sadaq) is a compulsory gift from the man, which belongs solely to the woman.
The point on the different residence permits in Morocco, there are three: registration, residence and circulation document for minors.
Regarding taking Moroccan citizenship, the real question is not “can I” but “should I”, and the answer to both is usually “no”. Let’s look into details
Opening a non-resident bank account in Morocco is legal, but not always easy.
The first time change in Morocco was in 1918. A century later in 2022, Morocco changes time for Ramadan while the rest of the world switches to summer time. A fascinating history of “time” in Morocco
The tradition is the negotiation of the fine, which will finally be paid directly, for a small sum, to the police officer. Modernity is the new highway code and the radar, not yet in operation.
Pumpkin Spice is a famous Fall treat, but Starbucks does not distribute its famous Pumpkin Spice Latte in Morocco. You can find all the ingredients easily to make a delicious home made version, or simple a spice mix.
If yours is a mixed marriage, you become – at least partially – subjected to a foreign law. Muslim law (sharia) is the basis of the Moroccan Family Law, how does it dovetail – or not – with western secular laws ?