Practical guides for the Moroccan diaspora

Renewing Your Moroccan Passport from Abroad: Complete Guide 2026

Appointment, documents, fiscal stamp, timelines: everything you need to obtain or renew your biometric passport from France, Belgium or any other country.

Obtaining a Moroccan Birth Certificate from Abroad: Complete Procedure

Full copy or extract, legalised or apostilled: how to quickly obtain a Moroccan birth certificate without travelling to Morocco.

🕐 5 min27 February 2026

Obtaining or Renewing Your Moroccan National ID Card from Abroad

The Moroccan ID card is essential for all your procedures in Morocco. How to obtain or renew it from your country of residence in a few steps.

🕐 5 min27 February 2026

Registering with the Moroccan Consulate: Why It Matters and How to Do It

Consular registration is the first step for any MRE living abroad. It conditions access to many services and rights. Here is how to proceed.

🕐 4 min27 February 2026

Driving Licence in Morocco for MREs: Exchange, Renewal and Driving with a Foreign Licence

Can you drive in Morocco with a French licence? How to exchange or renew your Moroccan licence? Timelines, documents and pitfalls to avoid.

🕐 6 min10 March 2026

Repatriation of a Body to Morocco from Abroad: Complete Procedures

All the steps to repatriate a deceased Moroccan from France, Belgium or any other country to Morocco: certificates, coffin, embassy, airline, timelines and costs.

Moroccan Consular Marriage from Abroad: Documents, Legalisation and Transcription

How to have a marriage celebrated abroad recognised in Morocco, or marry before the Moroccan consulate: documents, legalisation of certificates, transcription to Moroccan civil status.

🕐 10 min13 March 2026

Obtain Your Moroccan Criminal Record (Bulletin B3) from Abroad | Guide 2026

The Bulletin B3 is required for passport renewal, visa applications, public sector employment and naturalisation. Learn how to obtain it from abroad — online (same day with NFC CNIE) or via your consulate.

🕐 6 min29 March 2026

Wraqi.ma: Legalise a Signature and Certify a Document Online from Abroad | MRE Guide 2026

Wraqi is Morocco's official digital administrative wallet. Legalise a signature, certify a certified copy and sign documents online from abroad, without visiting the consulate — in minutes.

🕐 5 min29 March 2026

Emergency Travel Document: What to Do if Your Moroccan Passport is Lost or Stolen Abroad | MRE Guide 2026

Your Moroccan passport is lost or stolen abroad? The consular laissez-passer allows you to return to Morocco. Official procedure, required documents and timelines explained step by step.

🕐 5 min29 March 2026

2026 legislative elections in Morocco: voting rights and eligibility for Moroccans abroad

The 2026 Moroccan legislative elections reignite the debate on political participation of 6 million Moroccans abroad. Constitutional rights, voting procedures, voter registration and current proposals.

🕐 9 min11 April 2026

Customs & Logistics

5 guides

Customs and Operation Marhaba: Allowances, Vehicle, Prohibited Items — Complete Guide

Customs allowances, temporary admission of your car, regulated items: everything you need to know to cross Moroccan customs without surprises during Operation Marhaba.

Moving Back to Morocco: How to Benefit from Full Customs Exemption

Furniture, appliances, personal effects: when returning permanently to Morocco after 2 years abroad, you can import your belongings duty-free. Complete how-to guide.

Permanently Importing Your Vehicle to Morocco as an MRE: Step-by-Step Guide

Returning permanently to Morocco and want to import your car? Customs clearance, duty calculation, exemption conditions: the exact step-by-step procedure.

Sending Money to Morocco: Comparison of Solutions and Transfer Optimisation

Western Union, SWIFT transfer, fintech, convertible MRE account: which solution to choose to transfer money to Morocco at the best rate and lowest cost.

🕐 5 min27 February 2026

Permanent Return to Morocco: The Complete Preparation Guide

Tax residency, car customs clearance, health coverage, MDM account, children's schooling: everything to organise before, during and after your return to Morocco.

Investment & Business

6 guides

Protecting Your Property in Morocco from Abroad: Fraud, Illegal Sales, Legal Remedies

Forged land titles, sales without consent, illegal occupation: how to secure your property in Morocco from abroad using official tools.

🕐 9 min27 February 2026

Self-Employed Status in Morocco in 2026: Complete Guide for MREs

Thresholds, contributions, online declaration, tax advantages: the Moroccan self-employed status is ideal for testing an activity or launching exportable services.

MDM Invest: How to Obtain a Moroccan State Grant for Your Project

The state subsidises up to 10% of your investment in Morocco. Conditions, eligible sectors, application file, timelines: everything you need to know to benefit from the MDM Invest programme.

Setting Up an LLC in Morocco from Abroad: Complete Procedure 2026

Partners, capital, trade register, professional bank account, articles of association: how to set up your limited liability company in Morocco without being there, step by step.

Investing in Tourism in Morocco from Abroad: Hotels, Riads, Activities

Morocco aims for 17 million tourists by 2030. Hotels, guesthouses, tourist activities: how to invest in this thriving sector from abroad.

🕐 9 min10 March 2026

Capital gains on property sales by non-resident companies in Morocco: new 30-day simplified declaration (2026 Finance Law)

The 2026 Finance Law requires non-resident companies selling property in Morocco to file a simplified declaration within 30 days. Rates, calculation, procedure and impact for Moroccans abroad with a SCI or SARL.

🕐 9 min11 April 2026

Real Estate & Legal

6 guides

MRE Mortgage in Morocco: Conditions, Rates, Banks and Procedures in 2026

Moroccan banks now finance up to 80% of your property. Rates, terms, documents, simulation: everything to secure your mortgage from abroad.

Buying Property in Morocco from Abroad: Complete MRE Guide 2026

Preliminary contract, notary, financing, fund transfers: how to safely buy an apartment or house in Morocco from France or Belgium.

🕐 9 min27 February 2026

Selling Property in Morocco from Abroad: Tax, Power of Attorney, Procedures

Capital gains tax, notarised power of attorney, repatriation of sale proceeds: how to legally sell your property in Morocco from abroad.

Managing a Rental Property in Morocco from Abroad: Practical Guide

Finding a reliable tenant, collecting rent, declaring rental income, managing issues remotely: everything you need to know for stress-free property management.

Building a House in Morocco from Abroad: Land, Permits, Architect and Budget

Buying land, obtaining a building permit, choosing an architect and overseeing construction remotely: the complete guide to building in Morocco as an MRE.

🕐 9 min10 March 2026

Daam Sakane for Moroccans abroad: get up to 100,000 MAD housing aid from overseas

The Daam Sakane program provides direct aid of 70,000 to 100,000 MAD to Moroccans abroad for purchasing new housing in Morocco. Eligibility, online registration, 5-year residency obligation, and pitfalls to avoid.

🕐 10 min11 April 2026

Tax & Finance

10 guides

MRE Tax Return: How to Avoid Double Taxation Between France and Morocco

Income earned in France, rental income in Morocco, capital gains: a practical guide to filing correctly in both countries and using the Franco-Moroccan tax treaty.

Opening an MRE Bank Account in Morocco and Optimising Transfers

Foreign currency account, convertible account, international transfer, exchange rate: how to open an MRE account and transfer money at the best cost.

Retirement in Morocco for MREs: CNSS, Foreign Pension, Medical Coverage

Contributing to a pension in France or Belgium and considering returning to Morocco? Aggregation of rights, AMO coverage, pension paid in Morocco: everything you need to know.

Tax for Non-Resident MREs in Morocco: Income Tax, Rental Income, Tax Treaties

Income tax, Moroccan rental income, double taxation: how to file correctly and pay only what is due thanks to tax treaties.

Health Insurance and Medical Coverage in Morocco for MREs: AMO, Mutual and Private Insurance

AMO, CNSS, private mutual: how to ensure proper medical coverage in Morocco as an MRE, whether for a temporary stay or permanent return.

🕐 7 min10 March 2026

Housing Tax and Municipal Services Tax in Morocco: MRE Guide 2026

75% exemption, rate schedules, payment deadlines, penalties, tax clearance certificate: what every MRE property owner in Morocco needs to know to pay the right amount.

🕐 8 min13 March 2026

Franco-Moroccan Succession: How to Avoid Double Taxation

No succession treaty between France and Morocco, the 6-year rule, taxes on Moroccan assets inherited from France: this guide demystifies the real rules and pitfalls to avoid.

🕐 9 min13 March 2026

MDM Account and Repatriation of Funds to Morocco: Complete MRE Guide 2026

Everything about the MDM (Moroccans of the World) account: how to open it, transfer money from abroad, repatriate funds, benefit from tax advantages and convert to dirhams.

🕐 10 min13 March 2026

Rental income in Morocco 2026: 5% withholding tax, new income tax brackets and obligations for property-owning Moroccans abroad

The 2026 Finance Law introduces a 5% withholding tax on rental income from July 2026. What MRE property owners need to know and do before this deadline.

🕐 10 min11 April 2026

IGOC 2026: what changes for Moroccans abroad in foreign exchange, mortgages and e-commerce

The 2026 General Instruction on Foreign Exchange Operations introduces major easing for Moroccans abroad: mortgage financing raised to 80%, e-commerce ceiling increased, new investment facilities. Full breakdown.

🕐 11 min11 April 2026

Family & Legal

7 guides

Marriage, Divorce and Family Law for MREs: Between Moroccan and French Law

Recognition of marriage, divorce in Morocco or France, child custody, maintenance: navigating two legal systems without getting lost.

Administrative Disputes in Morocco: What to Do When You Are Stuck from Abroad

Lost file, abnormal delays, unjust decision, intermediary scam: your rights and remedies to unblock an administrative situation in Morocco from a distance.

Setting Up a Notarised Power of Attorney for Morocco from Abroad: Complete Guide

Property sale, account management, administrative procedures: how to set up a valid power of attorney for Morocco from France or Belgium, without errors.

Succession and Inheritance in Morocco for MREs: Complete Guide 2026

Islamic law, multiple heirs, property, frozen bank accounts: how to handle an inheritance in Morocco from abroad without mistakes.

🕐 10 min27 February 2026

Enrolling Your Children in School in Morocco: Education System, Registration, Equivalences

Permanent return or temporary stay: how to enrol your children in a school in Morocco, obtain diploma equivalences and choose between public, private and French mission schools.

🕐 7 min10 March 2026

Child Custody and Parental Abduction Morocco-France: Rights, Remedies and Procedures

What to do if your child is retained in Morocco without your consent, or if you face a custody dispute between France and Morocco: applicable conventions, judicial remedies and official contacts.

Joint Inheritance in Morocco: Understanding, Managing and Exiting Joint Ownership

Family home blocked between heirs, siblings who cannot agree, property unsettled for years: how to manage joint inheritance in Morocco and exit it, with or without co-owners agreeing.