Moroccan Restaurant Owner Faces Racist Assault in French Town, Sparking Outrage
31 July 2025
The owner of a Moroccan restaurant in La Roche-Posay has given a poignant testimony about the racist assault she recently suffered.
Moroccan Living Abroad
Morocco Lures Retirees with 80% Tax Cut on Foreign Pensions
30 July 2025
Settling in Morocco to spend one’s retirement there presents many tax advantages for Moroccans residing abroad. In particular, those who receive a pension from a foreign source (…)
Moroccan Expats Face Hidden Tax on Dream Homes: 300m² Threshold Triggers Costly Declarations
29 July 2025
For many Moroccans living abroad (MREs), building a large house in the country is a life project. Whether to spend vacations there or consider a permanent return, the (…)
Soaring Prices Shatter Summer Dreams: Dutch-Moroccans Face Costly Homecoming in Rif Region
29 July 2025
Moroccan vacationers, particularly Dutch people of Moroccan origin, are struggling to enjoy this vacation period in the Rif region, in northeastern Morocco. The culprit is the (…)
Morocco Unveils Tax-Free Shopping Bonanza for Tourists: 2,000 Dirham Threshold Unlocks VAT Refunds
28 July 2025
Individuals who are non-residents and on a short stay in Morocco can, under certain conditions, benefit from the refund of the value-added tax (VAT) on goods purchased within (…)
Moroccan Expats: New Tax Guide Unveils Secret Weapon for Secure Property Sales
28 July 2025
Selling real estate as a Moroccan residing abroad can result in a tax on land profits, except in certain cases of exemption. To avoid any uncertainty or future dispute, (…)
Economic Squeeze Drives Moroccan Diaspora Away: Summer Tourism Takes Unexpected Hit
28 July 2025
A decrease in the influx of Moroccans residing abroad is observed this summer in Morocco, particularly in the northern regions. This trend, reported by merchants and residents, (…)
Morocco’s Hidden Tax Rule: MREs Face Surprise Charges on ’Free’ Family Rentals
27 July 2025
Renting out a property does not always mean taxable income. At least, not according to the same rules for all occupants. The 2025 Tax Guide for Moroccans Residing Abroad (MREs) (…)
Morocco’s New Tax Rules Shake Up Rental Income for Expat Landlords
27 July 2025
Moroccans residing abroad who receive income from renting out a property in Morocco are subject to income tax on rental income. When the property is rented to a company or a (…)
Moroccan Tourism Slump: Expats Shun Overpriced Beaches for Affordable European Getaways
26 July 2025
Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) are scarce this summer on the deserted beaches and in the hotels. A situation that worries tourism professionals.