Hi,
Try to get information in France from consulting firms that have contracts either with the Moroccan Administration or companies that outsource their workforce.
But don’t expect to be paid a fortune.
(The minimum wage is around 200 €)
The work environment isn’t the same... you feel like you’re all alone on a big ship.
Locals tend to withhold information.
I know that in Rabat or Casablanca, rents are getting expensive.
Salaries don’t necessarily keep up.
The best deal is expatriation for a French company.
(A French salary, but a Moroccan cost of living... the dream, right?)
I thought I’d chime in after reading your post—I had a little idea, and it’s up to you whether it’s worth pursuing. As a project manager, you could always target project manager roles in call centers.
All the call centers in Casablanca are run by French companies, so a profile like yours could definitely catch the eye of some firms here. I work in a call center myself, and we do have a French project manager. So it’s something to consider, and if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask!
It might not interest you, but I just wanted to lend a hand since I’m Moroccan...
Take care!
Thanks, I really appreciate your responses. Ideally, I’d find a French company looking to relocate part of its operations nearshore to Morocco, and I know that these companies usually assign management or project manager roles to French expats.
I’m mainly looking for contacts and names of companies based in Casablanca, because in France, I’m struggling to find job offers directly for a position in Morocco. That way, I could reach out to these people or companies proactively to offer my skills if they have any expat opportunities.
Just my personal take: I’m looking for a French company with needs on the ground. Local businesses struggle to make offers to Europeans because of salary expectations and also because a European isn’t there forever—eventually, they go home. You might send out tons of CVs without any response. The ideal situation is when the expatriation is company-driven.
The advice I can give you is to go there in person or target event, audiovisual, or multimedia companies (a sector that’s growing really fast over there). These fields overlap with IT, and since these specialties aren’t very developed in Morocco—I’m talking about the staff’s skills—they often hire foreigners. I know what I’m talking about because I’m Franco-Moroccan and spent my whole childhood there. Now I’m a student in Paris studying multimedia/web design, and I’ve already done an internship at 2M TV in Morocco. It went really well, and I can see they’re looking for people with specialized skills in these areas. Since there aren’t any schools for this field there yet, they have to hire people from elsewhere...
Don’t hesitate to contact me again!
Good luck, and keep me posted if you find something! For salaries in this field, they can pay well—of course, compared to the average Moroccan salary. As a project manager, you could expect to earn 10,000 MAD...
I’ve just been contacted by a French company looking for project managers for Casablanca and Rabat. However, they don’t offer an expat contract—just a local work contract for foreigners.
Has anyone had any experience with this? What should I know and check before signing? What kind of monthly salaries can I expect, and can I live comfortably on that?
Hey everyone!!!
Skpade, from what I understand, you can earn a French salary if you work for a French company, otherwise Morocco is seeing growth in outsourcing—for example, call centers like Freestyler mentioned 😉.
As for the advice already given, it all depends on your experience and situation. Otherwise, for French salaries, my cousin is French, and once in Morocco, she earned over 1000 € with her rent (great deal, right? 😏, especially since life is cheaper than in France) covered by her company. All you have to do is demand a French salary. Otherwise, for your job search, I’d recommend doing both: look from France *and* once you’re in Morocco. Check out this site—it might help: http://www.consulfrance-ma.org/article.php3?id_article=303.
GOOD LUCK and keep us posted 😉!!!!!
@ soon
Thanks for the address at the Consulate! I just dropped off my resume, hoping it works out!! I’ll keep you posted ;-)
If you have any other great tips and/or contacts, don’t hesitate—I’m all ears. Either way, I’ll share my experiences so I can help others like I was when I was looking for info!!
so I’ll explain my situation—I’m French, but my boyfriend is Moroccan and lives in Casablanca. This summer, I’m planning to move there to live with him and work too.
I’d like to know if it’s easy for a French person to find a job with just a high school diploma? What kind of salary can I expect? Also, is it easy to find a decent, affordable little apartment?
As a French citizen, it’s really not a problem at all. My mom is French and was in the same situation as you—she followed my dad to Rabat and always had a great experience working there! Now, it all depends on what you're looking for. It’s true that with just a high school diploma, it might be a bit tough, but you can always look for opportunities once you're there, like in schools, daycares, etc. (It works *really* well in Morocco—new schools are opening all the time!). There’s also a lot of industry, but the work can be harder and the hours longer. For salary, you might expect around 4,000 MAD, but I don’t think you’d get much more than that.
As for rent, it depends on what you’re looking for. Casablanca is getting very expensive, but I think you can find something affordable without living in a working-class neighborhood. (Do you know anyone there?) I don’t know that city very well—I lived in Tangier—so I can’t really recommend specific neighborhoods.
Yeah, I know a few people who live in Casa, and also in Rabat. They tell me I could probably find work in telecommunications. You're right, I'll see once I'm there. Thanks a lot for your advice, because I'm a bit scared to leave everything behind, but you gotta make choices.
Yes, it's true that in telecommunications or call centers there's a high demand—I hadn't thought of that! But being French can only be an advantage. The people there are very welcoming and will quickly trust you. Now it's up to you to show them your motivation and skills.
When do you plan to go? And what will your boyfriend be working in?
Well, I'm heading over there in August, staying for a month, then coming back and leaving again, lol. Anyway, my boyfriend is going to work at an ad agency. I don't know if it's well-paid—I never asked him—but I think we'll manage to make ends meet. I hope...
:)
My name’s François. I don’t know if this forum’s still active… but I read that you know Tangier really well. That’s super interesting to me because I’ve got a really good Moroccan friend I’ll be joining there soon!!! 🙂🙂 After 5 years of studying, I worked for 3 years at the port of Marseille, and now an opportunity’s come up in Tangier with the opening of the new port (Tangermed). I’m not gonna let this chance slip by, so I’m heading there for an interview in a few weeks!!!
Since you seem to know the area well, along with the cost of living and salaries, I was just wondering if you could give me some pointers on all that so I can negotiate properly and not go in blind!!! 🙂
Hope to hear from you, and thanks in advance!!!
Yeah, I know Tangier really well—I lived there for 18 years! I could talk about this amazing city for hours. So if you get the chance to go, go for it! Especially if you know someone there—it’ll help a lot. Tangier is also a candidate for the 2012 World Expo. Take a quick look at the site: www.tanger2012.ma. The city’s really on the move, and everyone’s betting on it—it’s going to become a real international hub! You’ve gotta believe in it!
I’m not sure exactly what you want to know. As for the new port, the project is super interesting—even architect Jean Nouvel is involved! It’s going to become a major economic crossroads. Go for it!
The site is located outside the city, about 15 km away. As for salaries, I’m not sure what kind of work you’ll be doing or if you’ll be hired as an expat—that changes things a lot. Salaries are doubled for expats...
Anyway, I’d be happy to clarify anything, so don’t hesitate to ask me any questions.
A huge thank you for your reply!!!
You’re absolutely right—I’d love it if you could clarify a few things for me... I have a job interview in Tangier sometime in February, and I’m wondering what salary expectations I should mention?! Given that I don’t think I’ll have expat status but will likely be working under the Moroccan system... The thing is, I won’t be working for a foreign company but for the local port authorities, which are still being set up. This new deep-water port project is really exciting, and as you put it so well, it’s going to turn Tangier into a real international trade hub with all the benefits that come with it, and give the whole region an unprecedented economic boost!! That said, I don’t yet know the exact details of my role, but I should find out soon... I’ll keep you posted! On another note, could you also give me some advice on rent prices and housing opportunities? Do you have any idea of the costs, and do you know the nicest areas to settle in?! My Moroccan buddy, who’s originally from Fez, just arrived in Tangier at the beginning of January... He’s been singing the city’s praises and telling me not to wait too long... I’m so excited to get there now!!!
If you can talk about Tangier for hours, don’t hesitate—I’d love for you to give me a sneak peek of this beautiful city in advance... and I’m really happy you can help me figure things out!!!
So happy to share my love for my city!!;)
When it comes to salaries, honestly, it really depends on a lot of things. A locally trained engineer earns around 10,000 Dh, which is pretty good considering the cost of living. A worker putting in 9 to 12 hours a day makes about 2,000 DH. Salaries vary widely, and there’s a real gap between the "well-paid" and those earning the minimum wage (2,000 DH). So, as a foreigner, I think you’d have an advantage—just don’t rub it in too much, locals don’t appreciate it when foreigners act like things are better back home! ;) I think you could expect more than 10,000 DH... though I don’t know how their work culture is or if they pay well...
As for rent, if you live in the city, a nice apartment in a good neighborhood costs around 4,000 DH (let’s say for about 100 m²). In Tangier, the residential areas (houses, villas) are a bit far from the city center, so you’ll mostly find apartment buildings downtown. There’s the NAJMA neighborhood, which is nice, and IBERIA too... Then there are some great, more residential (and farther out) areas like MARSHAN, LA MONTAGNE, MALABATA, and MARBEL...
HELLO EVERYONE! WE’RE A FRENCH COUPLE WITH 2 KIDS LOOKING TO MOVE TO MARRAKECH. I’M A PASTRY CHEF AND MY WIFE IS A HAIRDRESSER. DO YOU THINK WE’D HAVE A CHANCE IN THIS KIND OF PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT? LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR REPLIES. THANKS IN ADVANCE TO ALL!
Hi Lilisa,
Thanks for your message below, but sorry for my late reply..
Thanks for the salary scales, but for now I don’t have much visibility on the position and the duties involved...but I already know what to expect and I’ll do as much research as possible before going!! My Moroccan friend there, who works for the same people, should be able to give me more details very soon..
Thanks also for the rough idea about rents, and I really hope I can find something nice (in the city center or a bit further out, depending on where my workplace is... I hope and would prefer to live in the city center (+ nicer and + lively!).
Since I already live in a shared flat in Marseille, and even before that... I was wondering if the shared accommodation system works in Morocco, and specifically in Tangier?! Do you have any idea about that?... Besides cutting down on housing costs, it allows you to meet countless people and discover the city in a better way (that’s just my opinion!). No need to stay alone at home when you get back... openness to others...
Anyway, hoping to hear from you soon..
Hi,
I’m looking for real first-hand experiences from adults who’ve done a language stay in Canada, specifically in Vancouver or Toronto.
There are so many different schools and reviews that are both negative and positive (how can you tell if they’re genuine?!) that I’d rather hear from real people.
I’m looking for fun courses where you really make progress in speaking and comprehension.
+ Homestay accommodation: good or bad idea?
I’m 35—this would be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for me since I’ve dreamed about it since I was 17!
I really don’t want to mess this up, especially given how much it costs!
Hi,
I’m leaving on September 4th for Vancouver as a tourist for 6 months.
My boyfriend works there, so I’m going to visit him. I’d like to take the opportunity to learn English at a school during October and November.
Could you recommend any schools—price, activities, location, reputation, etc.?
Hi! I’m 76 and have traveled a lot in my life, and now I’m looking to settle in Réunion.
I’ve seen a retirement community in Saint-Pierre (Ravine des Cabris) and a residence called Village d’Or in Sainte-Clotilde.
I have a feeling that living in Saint-Joseph might be better.
I’ve submitted both applications and would love your thoughts—also if you know of any friendly small residences for rent, or if you have experience living there.
My pension is 1,460 €.
Thanks so much for your help!
Looking forward to hearing from you—warm regards to everyone
After living for many years in the West (Belgium, Italy, Switzerland),
I’ve decided to return and settle in Cameroon, my home country.
Currently an entrepreneur in real estate and transport, I’m looking for a partner / partners / foundation to collaborate on an agriculture project, as I own 10 hectares of land.
The hectares have remained unused for years due to a lack of financial means, since the project requires what I’d call a considerable investment. As the main stakeholder, I have a minimal contribution to offer.
I believe it’s time to bring this space to life to meet pressing needs and serve the common good of society.
The project is simple:
1) Grow maize + build a processing plant to produce flour
2) Open a mini supermarket + a modern bakery using the flour for pastries, etc.
3) Build a healthcare service
4) Build a nursery and primary school
5) Construct free housing for retired expatriates in exchange for their voluntary contributions in their respective fields.
This is a project I truly believe in, and I invite anyone interested to add their personal touch—whether through advice, guidance, or involvement.
Note: This project has national and international potential in terms of employment.
Hi everyone, my son’s school is offering him a one-month Erasmus trip to Ireland, but he has to find a junior cycle school that will accept him and a host family on his own. Honestly, we’re struggling—we’ve contacted two schools and haven’t heard back! If you have any leads...
What price should I expect to pay for a modest small apartment or a large room in a bedroom community in Quito? Are restaurants and food expensive? And which airline is best to travel from Montreal? Thanks for your answers
I’m considering moving to Miami to live and work for a few years.
If anyone knows what the administrative formalities are—both for getting a work permit and for the steps and reputable organizations to contact (since I imagine there are scammers in this space) when buying a studio in Miami or Miami Beach—I’d love any info you can share!
Hi, I was wondering if anyone has already had the experience of working abroad?
I don’t have a specific country in mind yet, so I’m open to hearing about your experiences on this topic—the pros and cons, etc.
Hi there!
I’m a young Malian looking to work in Morocco. Besides a passport, what other documents are required at the **Moroccan** border?
Thanks for your help!
Hi there. I’m planning to move to Luxembourg around December 2025 or January 2026. I’ll be looking for a job and settling in. My question is: is it too complicated to find housing? Is the job market more advantageous and easier than in France? I’m open to any information that could help me.
Thanks in advance for your advice.
I’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences about marrying a Cuban and moving to Cuba (not the other way around!). Yes, some of us actually *want* to stay on the island! Is it possible to work there without too much hassle, or is it really complicated?
I’m heading to Bangkok for a 5-month internship, and I’m wondering about the budget because I’ve read all sorts of things—so I decided to post here to get answers tailored to my situation! :D
I found housing that costs me 7,000 baht (I know it’s a bit pricey, but it’s super convenient...), which works out to about 160 € all-inclusive. So, I was wondering if it’s realistic to live on 500 or 600 € per month, and if so, under what conditions? Is that enough, considering I’ll be working 40 hours a week?
Thanks in advance for your replies—I hope they’ll reassure me!
WEP offers loads of different projects, including one I really like: helping and volunteering on a farm, particularly in South America (Peru or Argentina).
I’d love to know if anyone has tried this project or knows someone who has... or has done something similar? I’d like to get some feedback before diving into the adventure.
If so, could you share your thoughts on the project, any tips, etc.?
Hi there,
Our departure time is getting closer (we have less than 2 years left—it’s both a long time and so short!). To start preparing seriously, we’ll need quite a bit of info. If anyone knows the rates charged by movers for a crate to French Polynesia, or what pitfalls to avoid (I know you can get quotes directly from movers, but I’d love insights from actual customers😉).
Are there any special requirements before leaving France (aside from taxes...)?
Thanks to everyone for your help—every bit of info is useful. We’re aiming for a departure around 06/2010 (just need to save up a little more...).
Thanks again!
Hi, I’m a self-employed physiotherapist in France, and as my wife (a nurse) and I look into working abroad in about two years, I’ve been offered an equivalence to become a respiratory physiotherapist in Switzerland. Actually, I’m currently doing a postgraduate diploma in pediatric respiratory physiotherapy and want to specialize in that area. Anyway, that’s not the main point—could anyone explain the pros and cons of doing this job in Switzerland? Based on the paperwork I’ve received, the equivalence seems purely administrative or almost... What about working conditions, quality of life, salaries, etc.?
Thanks for your replies.
PS: Same question for my wife, a nurse, regarding her integration.
I’m looking for information about jobs in early childhood in New Caledonia. I’m currently a childminder in a MAM (multi-accueil) and I’ve also worked for about 6 years in several daycare centers as a childcare assistant.
In the summer of 2026, my husband is being transferred to New Caledonia. We’ll be living near Nouméa. Do you know if the early childhood sector is a good field for jobs there?
Can’t wait to discover this island! Right now, we’re in the middle of all the administrative paperwork for our 3 kids, finding housing, bringing our cat to the territory, and so on!
Thanks for your feedback!!
Hi there,
I’ve been living in Bali for a month now, but unfortunately on a VOA visa. I’m looking for a European company that’s set up in Indonesia. I’m in electrotechnical maintenance—air conditioning, cold rooms, 220V/380V electricity. I’ve been a tradesperson for 3 months and can bring my full professional toolkit. If anyone’s interested, let me know!
You can send me a message.
Best regards,
I’d love to go to Japan to travel, and if things go well, work there too.
Has anyone tried finding a job there? Is it even possible without speaking Japanese?
I’m thinking of starting out in restaurants (dishwashing or serving) and then moving into my field, IT.
I’d like to move to Spain, specifically to Málaga.
To do that, I’d like to know if I’ll need any official documents from France to work there, or anything like that...
I’d also love to hear from people who’ve moved to Spain for work—do Spaniards like the French? Is it hard to fit in? What are the salary ranges for a ready-to-wear salesperson? And is it easy to find housing?
My partner and I currently live in Antibes—we’re both freelancers working remotely. We’re thinking about potentially moving to Italy.
We’d like to settle near the French border, between Ventimiglia and San Remo (this is important because we need access to Nice Airport twice a month). ✈️
I’d love to hear about life in this region! We’re looking for a quiet spot close to the sea. Any recommendations? As for the paperwork, is it difficult to get everything official? Is finding housing tough in this area? What kind of guarantees are usually required? If any kind soul could shed some light on this, we’d really appreciate it! 🥺🏻
I'm looking for an au pair who'd like to come to Bournemouth in the south of England, and I'd love to know what the best websites are to find one, please.
I’d like to get some information about my eligibility for the DV Lottery.
About my background:
• I earned a *Bac Pro* through VAE (*Validation des Acquis de l’Expérience*), issued by the *Éducation nationale*.
• I also have a professional certification as a *Conseiller en Insertion* (Employment Counselor), issued by the Ministry of Labor.
• Altogether, this adds up to a *Bac+2* level.
I’d like to know if this level qualifies me to apply for the DV Lottery.
Regarding my work experience:
• I work as an *Employment Counselor*.
• I checked on O*Net Online for the classification: Job Zone 4, SVP Range: 7.0 – <8.0.
• I only have one year of experience, but I handle similar tasks in business creation.
So my question is: can I apply for the DV Lottery despite my relatively short experience, given that my job falls under Job Zone 4?
I’m looking for info on villages around Aix, like Fuveau, Bouc-Bel-Air, or even Éguilles and Venelles?
We’re a couple with a child living in the Paris region, and I’ll be relocating to Aix-en-Provence in spring 2026. We’d love to swap our apartment for a house with a pool within 20-30 minutes max of central Aix, with a budget of around 650k €.
In terms of climate and geography, I’ve read that Aix is in a basin where it can get really hot. What about the surrounding villages that are a bit more elevated, like Venelles? Is it just as stifling?
Starting this spring, we want to settle near Aix-en-Provence. We're tired of living in the mountains with all the snow—we really need some sunshine and a fresh start. Is it hard to find a house to rent there? What about prices? If you have any great tips or useful info about the area, we’d love to hear it. I work in education and want to do prevention work in Marseille or Aix—are there jobs in the social sector?
Anyway, we need tons of info, but we’re sure we’re going to take the leap—no hesitation, adventure is adventure!!!
Thanks for your help and any experiences you can share.
I’m an osteopath and I’d like to set up and open an osteopathy practice in Thailand. I don’t have a precise location in mind yet, but I’m thinking maybe Hua Hin.
I saw there’s an osteopath based in Phuket, so I wrote to him for some info, but he still hasn’t replied🤪!
So I’m reaching out to people who live there or know the country well:
I’d like to know what the best ways are to advertise and get known in Thailand. Are there any local classifieds newspapers?
First, I’d like to practice from my apartment. Is that allowed in Thailand?
Ideally, I’d like to work part-time in a private hospital as an osteopath. I’m thinking that in Thailand, the medical field is much more open than in Europe!!! Has anyone seen an osteopath or chiropractor working in a Thai hospital? Do you know the price of a consultation?
Any info you can share will be super helpful! Thanks in advance[;)!!!]
Hello everyone,
We’re a small family from the south of France, with a 2-year-old little boy, and we’re dreaming of starting a new adventure abroad by opening our own business. For now, we haven’t chosen a specific destination yet.
We mainly speak French, with a basic level of Spanish and English, and we’re ready to improve these two languages if needed. We’re looking for a multicultural, safe country with quality healthcare and good schools accessible for our son. We’d also love a pleasant place with a mild climate where life is good.
Our idea is to travel to different countries to explore, compare, and refine our project. We’d be really happy to read your tips, experiences, or anecdotes if you’ve already undertaken a similar project or if you know key points to anticipate.
Thanks in advance for your shares and help—it would really help us move forward with our project! 😄
