For those USC living/moving to Morocco...

[kristen_maroc 126]

I know that might not include a lot of people here, but I wanted to post it since it might be relevant to some of you.

It has NOTHING to do with visas; don't go to ask visa-related questions, etc. I think it is just to address the safety situation. I'll be going because my job wants someone there to see what is said. If people are interested, I'll take notes and post them here. I'll also ask questions at the Q+A if people have them, but NOT about the visa process... and you have to be a USC to go, I believe, hence the passport requirement.

Got this from the US State Dept, for those of you who are not registered with the State Department list(I highly recommend registering!):

In light of recent events in Marrakech and Pakistan, all American citizens residing in Morocco are invited to a Town Hall Meeting with Ambassador Samuel Kaplan on Saturday, May 7, 2011, at the (Marrakesh) Sofitel Hotel, from 15:00 and to 16:30.

Also attending the meeting will be a representative from the Regional Security Office of the U.S. Embassy in Rabat and a representative of the Consular Section of the U.S. Consulate in Casablanca.

We are asking all those wishing to attend to reply to this email with the names of family members who will also attend. Please bring your passport or a copy of your passport with you to the meeting.

The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

15:00 - WELCOME BY DANIEL BAZAN, CONSULAR SECTION CHIEF,CASABLANCA

15:00 -15:30 REMARKS BY AMBASSADOR KAPLAN

15:30 -16:00 REMARKS BY MR. DON GONNEVILLE, REGIONAL SECURITY OFFICER AND DANIEL BAZAN, CONSULAR SECTION

16:00 - 16:30 QUESTION -AND- ANSWER SESSION WITH AMBASSADOR KAPLAN AND STAFF

American Consulate General

American Citizen Services

8 Blvd Moulay Youssef

Casablanca, Morocco 20000

Website: http://morocco.usembassy.gov

Public phone inquiries:

212-(0)661-79-7000

M to F (8:00 am to 5:00 pm)

[KittyPollitt 284]

Mr Kaplan is a nice guy, very open to talk to. We were fortunate to meet him last year at the 4th of July party at Rabat American School. If you're in Morocco, you should attend

[4ever mine 9]

Mr Kaplan is a nice guy, very open to talk to. We were fortunate to meet him last year at the 4th of July party at Rabat American School. If you're in Morocco, you should attend

Please take great notes. I will be traveling to Morocco at the end of the month to see my husband. It has been 10 months since we were together, so I will not cancel my trip. I am very interested in knowing what is to be covered and any tips that they have to make my travel safer. Please post here.

Thanks!

Edited May 6, 2011 by 4ever mine

[kristen_maroc 126]

I'm definitely planning on going and will take notes! I have to for work, anyway. I'm not looking forward to the travel, but I guess I should not complain about a trip to Marrakech, right?

[4ever mine 9]

I'm definitely planning on going and will take notes! I have to for work, anyway. I'm not looking forward to the travel, but I guess I should not complain about a trip to Marrakech, right?

Just be careful of your surroundings. Please keep us posted. Thanks!

[Beauty for Ashes 257]

Mr Kaplan is a nice guy, very open to talk to. We were fortunate to meet him last year at the 4th of July party at Rabat American School. If you're in Morocco, you should attend

Squeaky do you know Michlifen in Rabat very well?

[KittyPollitt 284]

Squeaky do you know Michlifen in Rabat very well?

When I lived in Morocco, I lived in Casablanca. I only went to Rabat twice my entire time there..

[kristen_maroc 126]

I go there a lot, HIT. Good food...

[Beauty for Ashes 257]

I go there a lot, HIT. Good food...

My daughters grandmother lives on Michlifen and I wanted to more about the area. All I know is her dad used to hang out at AMNESIA all the time but as far the neighborhood where here family lives and is from, I wanted to know more. Her grandmother is a native rabati and the grandfather now deceased was Fessi

[kristen_maroc 126]

My daughters grandmother lives on Michlifen and I wanted to more about the area. All I know is her dad used to hang out at AMNESIA all the time but as far the neighborhood where here family lives and is from, I wanted to know more. Her grandmother is a native rabati and the grandfather now deceased was Fessi

It's a nice area, in the "downtown" area of Agdal, a nicer district in Rabat. It's not near the old medina at all, but it's a phenomenal location with upscale shopping (my friend lives almost right above a United Colors of Benneton!), and an interesting mix of upscale restaurants and little hole-in-the-wall sandwich shops. There's a Burt's Cafe and a Paul's (French chains) nearby, as well as McDonalds, KFC... you get the picture. There are even Chinese, sushi, and a Mexican restaurant near as well. In the same general area as Michlifen, there is also a TGI Fridays, a Mango store, the Lycee Descartes (French high school), and it is within somewhat close walking distance from the American school.

It's definitely upscale. I wish I could afford to live in Agdal! Someday...

Is that helpful at all???

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[kristen_maroc 126]

If anyone wants to read my notes from the meeting (really interesting!) pm me and I'll email or pm them to you.

[deab 4]

I am traveling there to be with my fiance at the end of June. I would really love to hear what was said at that meeting. Can you email me at deedeelynn1@hotmail.com?

[deab 4]

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