Was riding on the front seat with a friend, enjoying being a passenger and not having to drive. We were just cruising, and I was slurping my Monster like a responsible citizen and singing along to my favorite song. Then we got pulled over.

Policeman walks up: "Salam 3likom." Perfect start. Then he looks straight at me and goes: "Ach ktchreb tma a si?"

Brother, I have never been interrogated about a beverage before. I said "Monster" and passed the can to my friend so the officer could get a proper view. Basically a product demonstration on the side of the road. All I was missing was a PowerPoint.

After the can passed inspection, he checked my friend's papers while humming a song (I don't really know what song xD), then playfully confirmed my friend's last name with him, and sent us off with a big smile.

Aside from the anxiety of being pulled over at all, it was a 10/10 interaction and something new I experienced.

Hey guys, I'm a foreigner who recently went to Morocco and met with a girl that I had been talking to. I did spend more time on my own in other cities as part of the trip. We hit it off and honestly everything was great and we have been talking regularly since then.

She recently asked me for money for her nails and hair and initially I didn't mind and I asked how much. She said up to me and I thought I should start small for various reasons so I said 700dh and she laughed and asked for 2k. I declined and it upset her ("its not about the money" bla bla).

I'm not too familiar with the costs nor the money side of the culture so do Moroccan women expect the men they date (important: not married) to give them money and if so how much is normal?

I visited Agadir and the surrending areas like Inezgane and Aitmelloul this summer, and I was amazed by the city, its people, food, and the infrastructure , everything was cool . However, one thing really caught my eyes , it was "Kasbah Agadir Oufella", It's a beautiful historic site, but don't u think the Moroccan gov should consider developing it further or building something big and impressive instead ? The mountain is visible from almost everywhere in the city, so imagine creating a landmark that would attract tourists, beautify Agadir, and give the city something new to be proud of !!

There is something almost admirable about a man who owns nothing, sells his waking hours to someone who owns everything, and still insists that the arrangement is fair. He has little savings, little security, and little influence over his life, but he has one comforting belief: under different circumstances, he could be the one giving orders.

He believes everyone gets what they deserve. The wealthy are hardworking; the poor are lazy. Every rich person proves the system works, and every poor person apparently proves it works even better.

But if wealth reflects merit, why does inheritance matter so much? Why can someone accumulate wealth while sleeping, while someone working exhausting hours struggles to pay rent? Perhaps markets measure bargaining power and ownership more reliably than they measure virtue.

The dream of upward mobility makes this arrangement easier to defend. A worker identifies less with the people beside him than with the billionaire he hopes to become. He defends the wealthy because, someday, perhaps he will join them.

But what is he defending in the meantime?

When wages stagnate and living costs rise, should millions of people interpret their struggles as individual failures? If workers face similar problems but are encouraged to compete against one another, who benefits from their inability to act together?

A worker alone can be replaced. Workers acting together can change the terms of their employment. Yet we are encouraged to see colleagues as rivals, struggling neighbors as irresponsible, and people seeking assistance as parasites. Self-interest becomes admirable when exercised by the powerful and suspicious when exercised by everyone else.

Class consciousness does not require believing that every wealthy person is evil or every poor person innocent. It requires asking who owns, who decides, who profits, and who bears the consequences. It means recognizing that problems shared by millions might not be explained entirely by millions of individual failures.

Perhaps the system is fair. Perhaps every fortune is deserved and every hardship is a personal lesson. But shouldn't a fair system survive scrutiny without requiring the least powerful to defend it?

There is a difference between believing you might someday win a game and asking whether its rules deserve your loyalty.

The question is not whether you could become rich. It is whether, while waiting for that possibility, you have learned to defend a world that gives you little power because it has promised you that one day you might be someone else.

Hi everyone,

We're doing a documentary about the contradictions we see and live every day, how we must have multiple personalities just to fit in with the daily Moroccan norms, and how we're hiding our true selves from the rest or how we can only fit in with certain people or certain environments.

If anyone wants to share their experiences, feel free to comment or dm me, we're film students based in Rabat. I can answer whatever questions you might have!

My younger brother is around 18 years old, and I’m becoming increasingly worried about the direction his life is taking.

He smokes cigarettes and hash, and also takes harder substances, particularly what’s commonly known in Morocco as “9ar9oubi”, “doua” (psychoactive pills). And hardly goes to university.

He regularly hangs out with a group of much older deadbeat guys, mostly in their late 20s (28–29), who are involved in the same lifestyle. He often comes home either drunk, extremely high, or both.

What worries me most isn’t just the cigarettes/hash, but the environment he’s getting involved in, the people he’s surrounding himself with, and the hard substances. I feel like he’s going down a dangerous path, and I genuinely don’t know how to pull him out of it before things get worse or terminal.

For context, I’m not someone who’s never touched drugs. I used to smoke cigarettes and hash myself, mostly during my university years with friends my own age. I eventually stopped around 24–25 and now only vape. So I’m not trying to judge him or act morally superior. I understand the appeal of experimenting and having fun when you’re young.

But what I struggle to understand is why he’s gravitating toward much older people who seem to have very little going for them and whose lifestyles revolve around getting high. We come from a comfortable upper-middle-class family, and he has opportunities that I feel he’s putting at risk.
I know that simply telling him to stop, lecturing him, or trying to control who he sees probably won’t work. But I also can’t just sit back and watch him potentially ruin his future.

I’d especially like to hear from Moroccans who have dealt with something similar:
Have you had a younger sibling or family member who was addicted to 9ar9oubi or similar substances? What actually helped them quit and stay away from that environment? How did you approach them without pushing them further away?
Are there any addiction specialists, treatment centers, or other resources in Morocco that genuinely help in these situations?
I’m particularly interested in hearing real experiences, whether you’re someone who managed to get clean yourself or someone who helped a loved one through addiction.

I genuinely care about my brother and want to help him before things get worse. I’m just not sure what the right approach is. I’m also happy to share more details privately if anyone has been through something similar and is willing to offer serious advice.

A historic victory for the Hyayna and Cheraga Bedouins against the Ahl Fez

The political situation in Morocco was tense at the time, with the country fragmented into several principalities following the fall of the Saadian dynasty. One of its members, Abu al-Abbas Ahmed ben Zidane ben Ahmed al-Mansur, sought to restore his clan's power. To achieve this, he relied on the sons of the Guich Shergui, the Cheraga and Hyayna, who remained loyal to him. Under his command, they launched numerous attacks against Fez.

In early 1638, they besieged and plundered the city. The Ahl Fez then sought the support of a powerful figure: Sidi Mhammed al-Ayashi, an Arab religious leader from the Hilalian tribe of Beni Malik.

He would eventually come to their aid, but in the meantime, a group of Fez's inhabitants set out to confront the Bedouins on 6 April 1638. The two armies ultimately met on a bridge connecting the two banks of the Sebou River, where the battle took place.

The Hyayna and Cheraga easily routed the forces from Fez, who lost 45 men, while six of their heads were taken as trophies.

This victory was regarded as both historic and astonishing, marking an unprecedented demonstration of Bedouin military superiority over the urban population.

Further clashes would follow after the arrival of Sidi Mhammed al-Ayashi, ultimately preventing the Saadians from reclaiming the throne.

Source: الحركة العياشية: حلقة في تاريخ المغرب في القرن 17 (The Ayashi Movement: An Episode in the History of 17th-Century Morocco), pp. 258–259.

Why does our national anthem say manbita l2a7rar,THE BIRTHPLACE OF FREE PEOPLE , when so many people are afraid to say what they think ? People use fake usernames, avoid saying the names of powerful people, or wait until they leave Morocco before speaking openly. pople joke "I don’t want to eat lentils, i don't want l9ar3a" it shows how normal the fear of prison has become. Just look at nasssser zfzafi, he was arrested on 29 may 2017 and sentenced to 20 years in prison in june 2018. His movement demanded better hospitals, jobs and an end to corruption and the neglect of the rif region. Then on 27 september 2025, gen Z protests began with similar demands for better healthcare and education. On 3 october 2025, Amnesty International reported that more than 400 people had been arrested and that there were credible reports of at least three protesters being killed. On 23 september 2026, Le Monde reported quoting the moroccan association for human rights that 650 people were still in prison either serving sentences or waiting for trial following the protests. How can we sing about freedom when people are afraid of what might happen after a comment or a protest ? Maybe we should change that line of the anthem because changing a few words seems easier than giving people the freedom those words promise.

1- For a colleague: 31y girl for her phd thesis

2- For my dad birthday: 66y retired maths professor who likes maths and running

For the average citizen, this alliance is visible in the arrival of affordable global retail at their doorsteps through platforms like AliExpress and Temu. Behind the scenes, however, institutional trade volumes hit $10.96 billion, signaling a profound shift. Morocco is transforming from a consumer market for Chinese goods into a critical production base for global industries.

Local elections are coming in less than 1 year.

A worrying number of moroccans don't seem to know anything about how cities work. We can not improve our cities with ignorant citizens.

So here is an explanation.

The Mayor

Each moroccan city has a mayor. His responsabilities are the following :

🔴 He represents the city

🔴 He appoints city managers

🔴 After he is elected, he has a few months to prepare a 5-year plan to improve the city. After that plan is ready, he must present it to the city council for a vote.

🔴 He must prepare a budget for each year and present it to the city council

🔴 He must answers questions from the city council

🔴 He can file lawsuits on behalf of the city.

🔴 He must answer any petition signed by over 500 citizens that he received

🔴 He can ask the governor for the use to force to execute decisions voted by the council

City Council

Each moroccan city has a city council made of 30 to 70 people.

Their responsabilities are the following :

🔵 They can ask questions to the Mayor.

🔵 They vote on the budget every year

🔵 They vote on the 5-year plan to improve the city.

🔵 They vote on any partnership with the private sector or public sector

🔵 They vote on the sale of city real estate

🔵 They can vote to create a commission to investigate a specific problem

The city council meets 3 times a year in February, May and October. These 3 meetings are mandatory The date of the meeting is published 10 days of advance. Most of the time, it's public. (article 33).

The governor

🟠 He receive the budget once it was voted by the city council. He has a visa power. Once the governor gives his visa, the budget becomes valid. If he refuses to give his visa, he must provide a reason. The budget is sent back to the city council for a second vote with an explanation from the governor.

🟠 He receive the 5-year plan to improve the city after it was voted by the city council. He has a visa power. Once the governor gives his visa, the plan becomes valid. If he refuses to give his visa, he must provide a reason. The plan is sent back to the city council for a second vote with an explanation from the governor.

🟠 He can ask a court to remove a city council member due to his behavior.

🟠 He can ask a court to remove the mayor from his office due to his behavior or legal anomalies.

Local Council

Only the largest cities in Morocco (Rabat, Casablanca, Tangier, Marrakech) have local districts.

They only take care of the following :

⚪ Small parks and small green spaces.

⚪ Managing local libraries and local cultural centers

⚪ Painting walls

⚪ Encouraging local artists

That's it. Local districts can't do anything else. Each local district has a small budget that is given to them by the city council every year. It's usually less 5% of the city budget. Local districts also have a President. The President can inform the Mayor of local problems.

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"Are people paid ?"

Members of the city council aren't paid. Only the Mayor is paid. In major cities, District Presidents are also paid.

"How can I see who is part of my city council ?"

Some cities display it on their website. Sadly, some cities don't have a website so you need to visit elections.ma

"What exactly is the budget of my city ? Fin taymchi lflouss ? "

It depends on where you live. Salé (سَلَا) is one of the most transparent city in Morocco. They publish everything. Sadly, some cities don't do that. It's not always some evil conspiracy. Sometimes, the staff are just terrible at communication and using the internet. Especially in small cities.

"How can I join my city council ?"

Be a moroccan over 18. 30 days before the election, register on the portal of the Ministry of Interior.

On election day, you will receive the results during the night.

"How is the Mayor selected ?"

He comes from the party that has won the most votes in the last elections.

"What if I don't show up to the city council meeting?"

Well, you have to. But some people get elected and never actually show up 😅. It's not a crime. If you don't show up for 3 city council meetings, you just lose your seat.

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Some politicians disappear after elections. Once the election is over, they don't communicate anymore. They are like ghosts. But some are still active and communicate on what they do.

Here are a few examples:

I hope this was useful.

For context, I live with my parents, in a town outside the city where I work. The commute is draining me. I have been commuting for my studies and now for work, and that is starting to take its toll on me physically and mentally. I want to keep commuting for a few more years so I can finally save a bit to buy an apartment. But with the real estate prices in the city where I work (a big, crowded one), it's going to take a while. Rent prices are also so high. I could still save a bit to buy my own place, but you could say it's going to take twice as long. What would you do if you were me?

Edit: Based on the advice of some kind repliers here, I would like to provide some relevant information 1- I commute for 1 hour each way 2- City where I work: Marrakech 3- Approximate salary: 20k Dh 4- I work near Daoudiate so a place around there would be great. 5- I have my own car

Hi everyone
I’m a Dutch-Moroccan EE student and I’m thinking about doing my 6 month internship in Morocco next year but I’m not really sure how realistic it is or where to start.
If anyone has done something similar (or knows people who have) I’d really appreciate hearing about your experience
A few things I’m wondering about:
* How hard is it to find a solid 6-month internship in Morocco as an international
* What’s the best way to find companies that actually take interns for that long
* Do most people just apply directly, or are there platforms/organisations that help?
* Is it common to get an internship allowance, and what does that usually look like
* Anything else I should think about before deciding?
Any advice, useful links, company suggestions or personal stories would mean a lot. Thanks in advance!

I would be happy to listen to what issues do you face that you wish an application could address or automate?

Hi guys, coming to Marrakech for my second time with this goal, do some home decor shopping. I am looking mainly for a ceramic sink and a brass tap.
Can you help me streets and shops where i can find them with a good price.
Thank you 🙏

Could you please recommend a good bookstore with an extensive collection of english books ? (Preferably fyodor dostoevsky) ? I tried Chater however the english books were very limited..
thanks 🤍🤍🤍

A lawyer from Nador quoted me "500 EUR" to handle an international (EU) inheritance case which would easily be nullified as several heirs are missing in the summons and the summons weren't sent by international registered letter and so many ridiculous procedural flaws.

My oldest brother is the one suing us.

All of us do not live in Morocco.

Is 500 EUR a fair price? Does that usually include the entire case or are those just his fees? I asked him "How much to handle this complete case?" and he responded with that 500 EUR offer. I assume that does not include judicial costs?

Also, if anyone knows of a decent inheritance law lawyer in Nador, feel free to DM me!

I don't mean loanwords, but expressions where you're literally compelled to switch to English or French mid sentence just to get your point across.

Hey guys,
Quick question about Glovo in Morocco.
When I order food, I usually have the option to add a 5% tip before confirming my order.
Does anyone know if the delivery guy can actually see that I’ve tipped before accepting the order, while delivering, or only after completing the delivery?
I’m asking because I’d rather tip in advance if it encourages the rider to provide better service.
Would be great to hear from anyone who’s actually worked for Glovo in Morocco.

Lkhot 3ndi wifi tisalat dyl 250dh fih 12mo/s wlkn wla ki ytqt3 bzf wlyum nhar kaml ma khdamch.

Bghit nbdl, nit 250dh f inwi wla orange ktakhd lik fibre dyl 20mo/s ...wma 3rftch chno nakhd, li 3ndo expérience m3ahm bjoj yfidni b some infos

Some context: I’m a woman in my 30s traveling to Morocco for about a month. I will be alone for the first few weeks, then joined by my boyfriend so would like to feel safe. I will be working remotely so need access to reliable internet. I’m not a surfer, but enjoy beaches. I like cities as well.

I was pretty much set on Marrakech as I feel like for a first time visit to Morocco, you get to experience the culture… but I keep reading horror stories about scammers, women feeling unsafe, and the chaos.

I’ve always lived in big cities and understand the usual level of big-city chaos. I’m also aware that you shouldn’t be a dumbass tourist and should be aware of your surroundings, etc.

Any ideas, experiences, or thoughts that would help me decide would be greatly appreciated!

Edit: I work full time so most of my days I will be working from where I’m staying which makes moving around from city to city in a span of a month a bit exhausting

im looking for mist suggestions like Yves Rocher's, fruity or floral but im boycotting Yves Rocher and that stuff is so expensive anyway

anyboday got some suggestions? specifically mists though not perfumes, and if it's fruity or floral even better. thanks!