Small hostels in Morocco: what's become of them? (page 2 of 2)

Yes, for sure, those are preconceptions. I shouldn’t lump everyone together. I think, like a lot of people, that coming from France and being able to go back quickly—with the benefits of French nationality and social protection—we’re less vulnerable than the Moroccans we meet in hotel structures. Even if some have bet everything on Morocco. That’s a choice, a life in-between, of course, but also two different social protections that, up to now, can’t be compared. The risk/reward balance seemed to tip in their favor. They chose. Moroccans, on the other hand, didn’t have a choice. That’s the core of what I feel. Now, I don’t wish anyone harm—let’s be clear about that.

You know perfectly well I was talking about those who live in France and invest in Morocco. I'm surprised you could doubt that. As for your friend who's covered in France for her chronic illness through RSA without any issues— that's a special case.

You know very well I was talking about those who live in France and invest in Morocco. I’m surprised you could doubt that.

I was talking about people who live in Morocco, so the misunderstanding was reinforced by Cambrousse’s comment about Americans opening a restaurant in France :D

About your friend being covered in France for her long-term illness through RSA without any problem. That’s a special case.

Which would mean she’d have to leave a life she’s built for a very long time in Morocco to become a resident in France again. I don’t think she’d want that. Of course, it’s one case among hundreds... I just wanted to point out that being a European expat in Morocco doesn’t automatically make people well-off. And paradoxically, since they don’t benefit from family support, they can end up in pretty tough situations.

Have a good evening :)

Like many people, I tell myself that coming from France and being able to return quickly, with the benefit of my nationality and social protection, we’re less vulnerable than the Moroccans we meet in hotel structures.

For a number of people I know here who’ve built lives for a long time, it wouldn’t be that quick, and above all, it would be a real uprooting, comparable to exile.

It’s clear there was a big misunderstanding, Marie Aude—I get it now.

Personally, even with a good income, I wouldn’t consider moving to Morocco because I know that if there’s a health issue, you need social coverage, which is expensive, plus everything else.

Not much time, but I understand your answer better now.

Cheers

Hi there,

We stopped in Amln for two days at the hostel of the same name. It was run by a guy named Mjid. The service there was impeccable. I’d love to know what became of those folks too. Making the trip again via Ait Baha would be amazing!

Thanks. I have two photos of the hostel.

Of course, for those people, yes, absolutely. I wasn’t thinking of them when I said what I explained above.

Do you always respect LOCAL in the countries you visit?

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Always