It is a common situation among Moroccans living abroad: an apartment or a house left at the disposal of a brother, a cousin or a friend, without financial compensation. A family, spontaneous approach, which many think is exempt from tax. However, according to the 2025 MRE Tax Guide, this free provision is indeed subject to income tax.
Staying too long in Morocco can result in the total or partial loss of a type of pension paid by France. Here’s what you need to know.
The summer season is an opportunity for many French people of Moroccan origin to "go back to the homeland". Rennes families will be traveling to the kingdom this August to enjoy their vacations.
The owner of a Moroccan restaurant in La Roche-Posay has given a poignant testimony about the racist assault she recently suffered.
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 benefit from an 80% reduction on the amount of tax due.
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 temptation of a spacious villa is strong.
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 exorbitant prices charged by restaurants, cafes and shops.
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 the country. This mechanism, often referred to as "tax refund", is strictly regulated by the tax regulations and applies only to well-defined situations.
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, taxpayers have the option of requesting a prior opinion from the tax administration, a regulated and little-known procedure that allows the sale to be secured.
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, is corroborated by lower than expected activity on port platforms such as Tanger Med. This phenomenon runs counter to the official forecasts that announced an exceptional summer season, particularly due to its coincidence with the festivities of the Throne Feast.
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) makes a clear distinction: income tax on rental income only applies when the property is rented out or made available free of charge to people other than parents or children.
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 legal entity, the tax rules that apply differ from those concerning rentals to individuals.