If there’s one question we hear a lot it’s whether or not we feel like it was a good idea to move to Morocco for our kids to learn Arabic. The answer is so subjective that I never feel right answering. What works for us might not work for you. While we’re happy our kids …
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“When she was a child,my love carried a road map in her handthe way other girls carried handkerchiefs.” Dear Wanderess, Yes, you, the one with the itch in your feet and the thumping in your heart. The one who dreams of faraway places and remote lands. Who never felt at peace where you were. You, …
My husband and I didn’t get married in Morocco, we instead filed for a K1 visa and were married in Morocco. We later applied for my residency and are attempting (still – long story) to register our marriage in Morocco. But a lot of people ask me how they can get married in Morocco – …
Somehow almost two years have slipped by and I haven’t written a personal post about our life here. In the beginning I tried to add a post every month or every milestone but then I guess I forgot? I created a page some time ago that groups together all of my posts about moving and …
Last year I wrote a post about assumptions people make when I tell them my husband is Arab. It has gone on to be one of the most popular posts I’ve written. I have always had the intention of writing the opposite side of the equation – assumptions people make about American wives – but …
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It’s been awhile since I have done a darija update with new terms and phrases so here you are! Today I’m focusing on chores and daily routines as I’ve been asked by a reader to share these words. These terms will be helpful for talking to your children, understanding when someone is talking to you …