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Starting a business in Morocco as a Moroccan living abroad (MRE) can be complex, especially financially. To encourage diaspora investments, the Moroccan government has set up a specific mechanism: MDM Invest, a co-financing program that allows MREs to benefit from a direct grant, under certain conditions.
Transferring real estate in Morocco does not always exempt you from taxes, even if you do not derive any gain. Thus, a minimum tax of 3% of the selling price is due, regardless of the seller’s situation.
For MREs, the car is often the main point of attention when passing through customs. But the goods transported and the currency are also subject to strict controls. A breach of the law can happen quickly. The law distinguishes between minor offenses and more serious ones.
The Moroccan dirham appreciated by 0.6% against the euro and depreciated by 1% against the US dollar during the period from July 24 to 29, according to Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM).
The Nanterre public prosecutor’s office has requested the referral of footballer Achraf Hakimi to the departmental criminal court on charges of rape. This requisition marks a decisive step in the judicial investigation opened in February 2023. It is now up to the investigating judge in charge of the case to decide whether or not to follow the opinion of the public prosecutor’s office and order the holding of a trial.
Every summer, members of the Moroccan community residing abroad report difficult crossing conditions at the Melilla border crossing. They report significant congestion, lack of organization, and long waiting periods, a situation that unfortunately repeats itself during the summer transit peak.
The border post of "Jouj Bghal", separating Morocco and Algeria, was exceptionally opened to allow the repatriation of the remains of I. B., a Moroccan citizen. This restitution to her family comes after a wait of about a year and a half. The deceased had died on the Algerian coast during an irregular migration attempt to Europe.
In Morocco, Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) who resell their primary residence can benefit from a complete exemption from the tax on real estate profits. This tax advantage is particularly attractive, but it is strictly regulated by law.
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.
In a scathing analysis, former minister Noureddine Boukrouh paints a bleak picture of Algeria’s diplomatic situation, particularly on the thorny issue of the Sahara. The recent visit of an American envoy to Algiers seems to have crystallized latent fears, suggesting, according to him, an unfavorable outcome for the country in an increasingly complex international context. Algeria would find itself with its back against the wall, facing choices it has postponed for too long.
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.