Morocco will provide not only a new lifestyle for those looking for change, but also a complete culture shock and philosophical view on life that will make you reassess what’s important to you. This highly conservative country will teach you respect and values. If you decide to live there for good, you will have to sort many things out before, during and after the move.

1) Get health insurance. Morocco is not very advanced when it comes to medical care and treatment, and outside of big cities, it can prove very difficult to find the help you need. Whilst any emergencies will probably be treated for free, it is wise to have insurance so that you are able to pay for any non-emergency treatment and/or medication that you may need whilst living there. The Moroccan diet is bound to take some getting used to, and stomach upsets might be frequent at the beginning! Many doctors speak some English which is comforting.

2) Get a driving license. Whilst you can get by with your UK licence for a certain amount of time in Morocco, it is best to apply for an International Driving Permit, which will allow you to drive legally in specified countries, including Morocco.

3) Be respectful. It may come as a surprise to some, but Moroccan women are relatively free to do as they please, and most do not wear a veil when out in public. Moroccan women have very ‘normal’ lives and partake in daily activities. It is important that the non-Muslim women in Morocco. Most do not always wear a veil and they partake in all aspects of living a ‘normal’ life. It is important however, that the non-Muslim women are respectful to the culture when they dress in public; shorts can be misinterpreted as being ‘provocative’ dress by locals. The same goes for anything which does not fall below the knee. The more you learn about the culture and their way of life, the more you will hopefully understand and respect the way they choose to lead their lives. it is important also that young children try to understand how they are expected to behave and what behaviour is not acceptable.