What do expats find most challenging?
We asked expats and digital nomads what they find the most challenging about the local culture in Morocco. They wrote...
"Expats can find it challenging to adjust to a different culture and language, maintain relationships with family and friends back home, and obtain necessary visas and work permits in a new country. They may experience difficulties integrating into the local society and making new friends, and may lack access to many of the services and supports they relied on in their home country. Additionally, expats may have to deal with homesickness and feelings of isolation, as well as the inconveniences of adapting to different laws, customs, local resources and forms of transportation," said a member in Morocco.

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"Thieves, trash everywhere and the outdoor urinal. Getting used to the economy," remarked another expat who made the move to Casablanca, Morocco.
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What do expats find most challenging?
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About the Author
Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC
Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.
Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.