Their parents left Morocco for Europe; they want to return

For decades, the movement was mainly from Morocco to Belgium. Today, descendants of the first Moroccan workers are considering the journey in the opposite direction, without necessarily wanting to sever their ties with the country where they grew up.

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The Moroccan ambassador to Belgium and Luxembourg, Mohammed Ameur, says he is meeting more and more professionals who have built their careers in Europe and want to put their experience at the service of Moroccan projects. Many are primarily seeking to develop activities linking the two countries, HLN reports.

The figure of 250 therefore does not correspond to an equal number of moves that have already been decided. It includes people who came to request information about a possible relocation or investment. Belgian authorities are also observing a slight increase in registrations in the consular records in Rabat, without being able to specify the origins or motivations of those concerned.

Morocco is no longer just a holiday destination

The profiles vary widely. Retirees divide their time between the two countries, engineers and academics seek positions in strategic sectors, while entrepreneurs are considering starting or expanding a business in Morocco.

A new generation is also emerging. Young Belgian-Moroccans no longer want to limit their relationship with the Kingdom to holidays and family visits. They are now looking for internships, jobs or investment opportunities in Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier and Marrakech. Some remote workers are also settling in coastal cities such as Taghazout while maintaining an activity in Europe.

Morocco’s economic appeal does not explain everything. According to Mohammed Ameur, some Moroccans in Belgium feel that European society is becoming increasingly polarized and believe that their identity or contribution is less recognized there.

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The embassy now wants to bring together the 250 people it has met in a network intended to share experiences and facilitate procedures. However, it advises against hasty departures: the most solid projects would be those that maintain an activity and ties in both countries.