Moving back without illusions
Understanding what really changes when you no longer come to Morocco as a holidaymaker.
The guide for
a successful return
a successful return
SOLO · Neither here nor there
The guide to a successful return to Morocco — without improvising.
A frank, practical, lived-in book for overseas Moroccans who want to move back home with method, peace of mind and tawakkul.
Launch offer
149 DH
199 DH
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- PDF format
What you will find in this book
Everything nobody tells you before you move back.
The mistakes that make returnees fail
Ego, constant comparison with Europe, the wrong company and decisions made too quickly.
Preparing your return with method
Housing, family, network, work, adjustment and the steps before leaving everything behind.
Property and settling in
The mistakes to avoid when looking for a home, buying or investing.
Family and children
Preparing the transition without turning the return into a trauma or an improvisation.
Faith, tawakkul and mindset
Doing your part, working seriously and entrusting the outcome to Allah.
This book was not written from behind a desk.
It was born between Marrakech, Italy, France and Switzerland. From the child who left Morocco at six to the father who came back to settle in Marrakech, this book tells of the successes but above all the mistakes, doubts, failures and lessons learned over nearly thirty years between two worlds.
- 1994Leaving Marrakech, aged six
- 2013First return, the fire
- 2014Geneva, €1,850 in my pocket
- 2024Moving back for good, one way
“You don’t come back to Morocco with just your suitcases. You come back with thirty years of habits, reflexes and comparisons.”
So the first work of returning begins in your head.
Who is this book for?
For those seriously thinking about returning.
- Moroccans living in the UK, France, Belgium, Italy, Spain or elsewhere
- Those seriously thinking of returning to Morocco
- Those considering a Hijra
- Families with children
- Those thinking of investing or buying in Morocco
- Those who love Morocco but fear they can no longer live there
- Those torn between staying in Europe and going back
This book doesn’t sell you the Moroccan dream.
Morocco is neither paradise nor hell. Returning can be extraordinary when it is properly prepared, and very hard when it is built on emotion alone. No tourist talk here: real experience, mistakes and a method.
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A foreigner in Europe. A foreigner in Morocco.
SOLO
Neither here nor there
- Author
- Mohamed Alioua
- Format
- PDF ebook
- Length
- 324 pages
- Language
- French + Italian (English edition in preparation)
- Bonus
- Return checklist (PDF)
- Delivery
- Instant download
Inside the book
A story, a mirror, a method.
What you get is not a page count: it’s an experience, a method and a different view of returning to Morocco.
Book one · The story
- Italy, 1994–2013
- The saviour trap
- Starting from scratch
- The miscalculation
- The October of return
- The weight of empty houses
Book two · The mirror
- No Eldorado
- Dar'Investa
- Let’s do the real maths
- To those who want to leave today
Book three · The method
- Returning with method
- Your personal business plan
- Put faith first
Conclusion · Marhba bik f darek
The author
Mohamed Alioua
A Moroccan who grew up in Italy, he then lived between France and Switzerland before settling back in Marrakech. Founder of Dar'Investa, he now supports Moroccans abroad with their projects in Morocco. This book gathers what he wishes he had known before his own return.
Discover my storyLeave your ego at customs.
Prepare your return before you pack your bags.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the book available in English?
Not yet: you receive the French and the Italian editions (PDF). An English edition is in preparation.
How will I receive the book?
Immediately after payment, by download and by email.
Can I read the book on my phone?
Yes, on a smartphone, tablet or computer.
Who is this book mainly for?
Moroccans abroad and anyone seriously thinking about returning or settling in Morocco.
Is the book only about property?
No. Property is only one part of the journey. The heart of the book is returning to Morocco as a whole.