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Living in Agadir: A Resident Guide
What everyday life in Agadir is like: areas to compare, transport, schools, healthcare, climate, airport access, language and who the city suits.
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October brings MOGA in Essaouira, major concerts in Rabat, festivals in Fès, Marrakech and Casablanca, plus surf and equestrian events. Here are the dates worth planning around.
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What everyday life in Agadir is like: areas to compare, transport, schools, healthcare, climate, airport access, language and who the city suits.
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What everyday life in Casablanca is like: choosing a neighbourhood, getting around, schools, healthcare, airport access, language and who the city suits.
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What everyday life in Essaouira is like: where to live, getting around, healthcare, schools, climate, connectivity and the trade-offs of a smaller coastal city.
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What everyday life in Marrakech is like: choosing an area, getting around, schools, healthcare, airport access, language, climate and who the city suits.
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What everyday life in Tangier is like: areas to compare, transport, schools, healthcare, airport and rail access, climate, language and who the city suits.
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Yes, Morocco makes wine: about 40 million bottles a year, mostly red. The producers and labels to know, the Meknès heartland, and where to buy a bottle.
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Morocco's entry routes explained: visa-free travel, the eVisa, AEVM pre-registration, and consular visas, plus passport stamps and the 90-day rule.
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A practical 7-day Morocco itinerary for first-time visitors: four nights in Marrakech with day trips to Essaouira and the Atlas, then the train north to two nights in Fes.
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An honest look at safety in Morocco for tourists and expats, covering petty crime, scams, road safety, solo travel, and practical precautions.
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A seasonal guide to the best time to visit Morocco, breaking down weather, crowds, and regional events to help you plan the perfect trip.
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Plan transport in Morocco route by route, using trains, coaches, taxis, ride apps or a rental car according to the journey rather than one rule for the trip.
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A practical guide to getting and using Moroccan dirhams, including ATMs, cards, exchange operators and the rules for carrying dirham banknotes.
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Monthly budgets for Morocco by lifestyle and city, rent included: what drives rent, food, transport and utility costs, plus a calculator for your own estimate.

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How to apply for your first Moroccan residence card (carte de séjour): who needs one, where you apply, what the file usually contains, and what to expect while you wait.
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How healthcare works in Morocco for foreign residents: public and private care, the AMO schemes, insurance, pharmacies, and what to do in an emergency.
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What you have to do before a dog or cat can enter Morocco, in the order you have to do it: microchip, rabies vaccination, health certificate, Moroccan import permit, and the separate airline or ferry rules.
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How renting works in Morocco: what the law requires, what landlords commonly ask for, where to look, and what to check before you sign.
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How to open a bank account in Morocco as a foreigner: the difference between convertible and ordinary dirham accounts, what banks usually ask for, and what exchange controls mean for moving money out again.
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