Settling in Morocco to spend one’s retirement there presents many tax advantages for Moroccans residing abroad. In particular, those who receive a pension from a foreign source benefit from an 80% reduction on the amount of tax due.
For many Moroccans living abroad (MREs), building a large house in the country is a life project. Whether to spend vacations there or consider a permanent return, the temptation of a spacious villa is strong.
Moroccan vacationers, particularly Dutch people of Moroccan origin, are struggling to enjoy this vacation period in the Rif region, in northeastern Morocco. The culprit is the exorbitant prices charged by restaurants, cafes and shops.
Individuals who are non-residents and on a short stay in Morocco can, under certain conditions, benefit from the refund of the value-added tax (VAT) on goods purchased within the country. This mechanism, often referred to as "tax refund", is strictly regulated by the tax regulations and applies only to well-defined situations.
Selling real estate as a Moroccan residing abroad can result in a tax on land profits, except in certain cases of exemption. To avoid any uncertainty or future dispute, taxpayers have the option of requesting a prior opinion from the tax administration, a regulated and little-known procedure that allows the sale to be secured.
A decrease in the influx of Moroccans residing abroad is observed this summer in Morocco, particularly in the northern regions. This trend, reported by merchants and residents, is corroborated by lower than expected activity on port platforms such as Tanger Med. This phenomenon runs counter to the official forecasts that announced an exceptional summer season, particularly due to its coincidence with the festivities of the Throne Feast.
Renting out a property does not always mean taxable income. At least, not according to the same rules for all occupants. The 2025 Tax Guide for Moroccans Residing Abroad (MREs) makes a clear distinction: income tax on rental income only applies when the property is rented out or made available free of charge to people other than parents or children.
Moroccans residing abroad who receive income from renting out a property in Morocco are subject to income tax on rental income. When the property is rented to a company or a legal entity, the tax rules that apply differ from those concerning rentals to individuals.
Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) are scarce this summer on the deserted beaches and in the hotels. A situation that worries tourism professionals.
Moroccans residing abroad who wish to transfer real estate to a loved one without financial consideration can, in certain strictly defined cases, benefit from a reduced tax rate, or even a total exemption on this operation. The 2025 Tax Guide specifies these cases, precisely defining the family relationships concerned and the conditions to be met.
A Moroccan residing abroad who chooses to settle in Morocco while receiving a retirement pension from a foreign source can benefit, under strict conditions, from a significant reduction in income tax. This mechanism, detailed in the 2025 tax guide, applies to pensions or annuities permanently transferred to Morocco.
The association Mouv’Enfants has decided to reproduce on Thursday, in front of the Blois (Loir-et-Cher) courthouse, a "crime scene" of the "little martyr of the A10", this 4-year-old girl whose mutilated body was found on August 11, 1987 on the side of the highway in Suèvres, 14 km northwest of Blois, so that "justice is finally done".