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<p>The gateway to Africa, the home of the Berbers and the emblematic backdrop to Casablanca. These are only some of the titles borne by the&nbsp;multicultural&nbsp;hub that is Morocco.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Over the years, Morocco has attracted African investment to the extent of becoming a focal point of development in the continent. Aside from businessmen, Morocco has also hosted film producers, writers, and artists lured by the country’s mesmerizing landscapes and vibrant atmosphere.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p>Morocco serves as a transit country for many African immigrants looking to make it into Europe and the rest of the western world. Nowadays, Morocco attracts migrant workers who look to stay in one of the most developed countries in the African continent.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>A (Very) Brief History of Morocco</strong>&nbsp;</h2>



<p>The area occupied by the Kingdom of Morocco has been inhabited since prehistoric times. Evidence indicates that the Berbers, an ethnic group spread through different nations and native to Northwest Africa, were present in the Maghreb at least since 10,000 BC. As a result, Berber culture and traditions are more vividly celebrated in North Africa, specifically in Morocco. Berber kingdoms were established there according to&nbsp;their&nbsp;different tribes &#8211; mainly the Mauri, the Numidians,&nbsp;and the&nbsp;Gaetulians.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p>Then came the Phoenicians, who settled in locations corresponding to&nbsp;modern-day&nbsp;Rabat and&nbsp;Essaouira, to name a few. Becoming part of the empire of Carthage, the Berber kingdom of Mauretania was later incorporated by Rome to become a tributary state of the Roman Empire.&nbsp;It wasn’t until the&nbsp;7<sup>th</sup>&nbsp;century&nbsp;that Islamic culture was brought to the region through&nbsp;the&nbsp;Muslim&nbsp;Conquest of&nbsp;the Maghreb&nbsp;led by&nbsp;the Umayyad Caliphate, one of the four principal caliphates founded after the death of the&nbsp;Prophet Muhammad.&nbsp;From there onwards, Morocco was ruled by many dynasties, being finally unified as a state under the Alaouite dynasty in the 17th century.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The Alaouite dynasty has ruled the Kingdom&nbsp;ever since, leading many historical events like&nbsp;the occupation of Tangier,&nbsp;the Siege of Melilla,&nbsp;and&nbsp;the Moroccan-American Treaty of Friendship. In more recent times, Morocco also&nbsp;became&nbsp;a French protectorate&nbsp;until&nbsp;regaining its&nbsp;independence in 1956.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Throughout its history,&nbsp;the&nbsp;Kingdom of Morocco&nbsp;was able to&nbsp;establish itself&nbsp;politically, culturally,&nbsp;and economically&nbsp;in the region. In fact, with the Moroccan dirham as its currency, Morocco is currently one of the largest economies in Africa.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Migration in Morocco</strong>&nbsp;</h2>



<p>With a population of more than 37 million, Morocco is a multi-cultural society with deep Arab, French, Spanish and Roman influences. Its international nature has made it the norm for citizens to speak two or three languages fluently.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Although an emigration country, Morocco has seen an increase in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.riamoneytransfer.com/en/blog/immigration" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">immigration</a>&nbsp;since the early 2000s.&nbsp;</p>



<p>At the end of 2013, Morocco announced a new migration policy and started reworking its migration and asylum system. From the creation of a migration affairs ministry department to the establishment of a regularization program for undocumented people living in the country, the efforts to improve the lives of incoming migrants have been visible under the reign of Mohammed VI.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Remittances in Morocco</strong>&nbsp;</h2>



<p>The change in immigration patterns and the problems caused by the pandemic have not stopped <a href="https://www.riamoneytransfer.com/en/blog/remittances-why-people-send-them" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">remittances </a>from playing a major role in Morocco’s development, representing 7.5% of the nation’s GDP. In 2012,&nbsp;remittance inflows reached USD$10.7 billion, representing a record-breaking growth.</p>



<p>Remittances received by Moroccan individuals come in great part from Europe. The three major senders are historically the countries that receive most of the Moroccan diaspora: France, Spain and Italy.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Sending Money to Morocco with Ria Money Transfer</strong>&nbsp;</h2>



<p>We have more than 12,000 locations in Morocco.&nbsp;Whether you’re a tourist, a resident or a migrant worker, learning how to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.riamoneytransfer.com/en/blog/best-way-to-send-money-online" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">quickly and safely send money</a>&nbsp;to Morocco is bound to come in handy.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Traditionally, the person receiving the money would have to pick it up at the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.riamoneytransfer.com/en/blog/ria-money-transfer-location-near-me" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">location that was specified by the sender.</a>&nbsp;With Ria, residents of Morocco can pick up their cash at any of our locations.</p>



<p>Today, we can offer not only a safe and convenient service, but also&nbsp;some of the&nbsp;best rates in the world&nbsp;among international money transfer services.</p>



<p>Ready to send money to Morocco?<a href="https://riamoneytransfer.app.link/wxQ8rE6jcib"> <strong>Download the Ria Money Transfer App</strong></a><strong> </strong>for Android or iOS to get started. </p>



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<p class="has-small-font-size">For more info: <a href="mailto:comms@riamoneytransfer.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">comms@riamoneytransfer.com</a></p>


Two people, possibly a mother and daughter, walk hand in hand through a vibrant outdoor market in Morocco. The cobblestone path is lined with colorful textiles, rugs, and various other goods. The market stalls are densely packed with items on both sides, reflecting the rich tapestry of migration and remittances.

A Brief History of Migration and Remittances in Morocco

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