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saidgeek

saidgeek

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American expat in Morocco

Forum posts

15

About me

American

Lives in Oujda

Speaks English, French (Beginner), Moroccan Arabic (Learning)

Registration: 04 February 2015

saidgeek
saidgeek replied to a thread
10 years ago
TariqTaz

Viber, Whats app now blocked in Maroc by TariqTaz

Hello I've been unable to make internet calls from UK, and family & friends also having probs calling out of Maroc...has anyone seen/heard anything about these free calls being blocked?? They have tried this before, but then unblocked ...

saidgeek

I had to uninstall and reinstall skype, then it worked for me without using my VPN....hmmm Read More

saidgeek
saidgeek replied to a thread
10 years ago
TariqTaz

Viber, Whats app now blocked in Maroc by TariqTaz

Hello I've been unable to make internet calls from UK, and family & friends also having probs calling out of Maroc...has anyone seen/heard anything about these free calls being blocked?? They have tried this before, but then unblocked ...

saidgeek

Yes, VPN typically will slow down a connection, but not enough to notice too much versus the alternative (blocked content and apps). Depending on the 4G/3G connection strength, it can make it worse. For example, I notice very little lag in Rabat ... Read More

saidgeek
saidgeek replied to a thread
10 years ago
TariqTaz

Viber, Whats app now blocked in Maroc by TariqTaz

Hello I've been unable to make internet calls from UK, and family & friends also having probs calling out of Maroc...has anyone seen/heard anything about these free calls being blocked?? They have tried this before, but then unblocked ...

saidgeek

As a mobile app developer and technology consultant, I'd like to help explain a bit more. For an app to function, it must be able to use your microphone, camera, or any other part of the phone, in order to function as desired (make video calls, ... Read More

saidgeek
saidgeek replied to a thread
10 years ago
TariqTaz

Viber, Whats app now blocked in Maroc by TariqTaz

Hello I've been unable to make internet calls from UK, and family & friends also having probs calling out of Maroc...has anyone seen/heard anything about these free calls being blocked?? They have tried this before, but then unblocked ...

saidgeek

I use PureVPN! It's less than $10/month, uses dedicated IP addresses, has reliable fast servers worldwide.....and is compatible with all devices (iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, etc.) www.purevpn.com Read More

saidgeek
saidgeek replied to a thread
10 years ago

Tech Consulting in Morocco?

Yes, I don't communicate privately with anyone who is 1. New to the forum. 2. Moroccan citizen (without careful consideration) 3. No real profile information. 4. Does not participate in open discussions publicly. Some might call it rude, but I ... Read More

saidgeek
saidgeek replied to a thread
10 years ago
blusky2015

Looking for hard working people who can work together by blusky2015

hello there, I am planning to move to Oujda city due to family reasons. I do not speak arabic and neither french. Anyone living in oujda or nearby is welcome to contact me. Looking for honest, hard working people who can work together for ...

saidgeek

I live in Oujda with my wife (who is Moroccan). We are actually looking to start a business here soon.....would love to learn more. Read More

saidgeek
saidgeek replied to a thread
10 years ago

Tech Consulting in Morocco?

I just recently moved back to Morocco due to complications with immigration of my wife to the US. I run a small Technology startup back in the states, but am considering just forming a firm here in Morocco. Does anyone know if there is a need for ... Read More

saidgeek
saidgeek replied to a thread
10 years ago

English Speakers in or around Oujda?

Greetings from Oujda! I am back in Morocco to be with my wife prior to her visa interview. I am looking to make some friends who speak English in the area. I am 24 years old, happily married man (not looking for "funny business!"), just ... Read More

saidgeek
saidgeek replied to a thread
11 years ago
expat.com

Cost of living in Morocco 聳 2015 by expat.com

Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Morocco in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Morocco you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Morocco? > accommodation ...

saidgeek

I have a pretty big apartment with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The cost is just $200 usd.... Food, it seems that healthy food is cheap and junk food is expensive (the apposite in the US) Taxi from airport to center of rabat was about 200MAD or ... Read More

saidgeek
saidgeek created a thread
11 years ago

USA Tourist Visa for my Moroccan Wife?

Greetings! I would really love everyone's opinion on my current dilemma. My wife would like to visit the USA, mostly to visit my family (I am a US citizen) and go on a honeymoon/roadtrip, touring America. We just got married, and bought a ... Read More

saidgeek
saidgeek replied to a thread
11 years ago
genkeeper

Driving in Morocco by genkeeper

Hi, I'm hoping to move to Morocco for a few months. I'm thinking of renting a car and driving from Essouira, Casablanca, Tangier and Fez. How have you found driving in Morocco? Thanks! Genevieve

saidgeek

I am an American, currently living in the North East of Morocco. Driving is very different to what I was use to. It didn't take me long to get use to it though, so you should have no problem. Just remember: If someone behind you is flashing ... Read More

saidgeek
saidgeek replied to a thread
11 years ago
kim nona

meeting by kim nona

hi guys my name i'm from Casablanca i'm looking forward to meet English speakers and new friends ^^

saidgeek

I am all the way in Oujda, 5 hours north east of Rabat...but I travel between Rabat, Cassablanca and Oujda with my wife regularly. Always looking to meet other English speakers :D Read More

saidgeek
saidgeek replied to a thread
11 years ago

create a society on their countries and collaborate

Awesome! Someone else in the IT field. I own an IT firm in the US, and working remotely here in Morocco. Where are you starting your IT business? Send me a PM, I'm sure we'd have plenty to talk about! Read More

saidgeek
saidgeek replied to a thread
11 years ago
Julien

New members of the Morocco forum, introduce yourself here - 1st quarter of 2015 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Morocco forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

saidgeek

Hello! I am an American who just recently moved to Morocco (Oujda). I came here to be with my Moroccan wife. We originally were going to move back to America but I fell in love with this beautiful country! Since my work can be done remotely (I own a ... Read More

saidgeek
saidgeek joined Morocco expat community
11 years ago