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I never thought I’d be writing something like this, but I genuinely don’t know what else to do with how I’m feeling.
I matched with a girl on a dating app about five months ago. She told me she lived in Marrakech, where I’m currently based, and we started talking. She was beautiful, kind, and honestly seemed like a proper bent nass. We ended up talking for hours every single day, mostly on the phone, and I slowly became very attached to her.
Later, I found out that she actually lived in Oujda and had been visiting family in Marrakech. At first I didn’t really see it as a big issue. I thought maybe she was interested but just wasn’t comfortable telling me everything straight away.
I tried several times to arrange coming to Oujda to meet her, but every time something happened and it never worked out. Still, we kept talking every day and the connection felt real to me.
Then, completely out of nowhere, she told me she was going to Spain with her family. That honestly shocked me because we’d already been talking for months and she had never mentioned it.
Once she went to Spain, things started changing. We spoke less and less. I eventually told her that I was willing to come to Spain to see her, and if things went well, I genuinely wanted to meet her family and do things properly. I wasn’t looking to mess around with her. I was thinking seriously about a halal relationship and potentially marriage.
Then she told me she was going to move to Germany to study, something else she’d never mentioned before, and shortly afterwards she told me she didn’t want to be with me anymore.
It’s crazy how quickly things changed. We went from talking for hours every day and feeling like we were lovers to her basically not wanting to talk to me anymore.
It’s been almost two months since we ended things, but I still haven’t been able to forget her. I became so attached that I genuinely started imagining her as someone who could be my future wife. We seemed to match on so many things, and I really thought there was something special between us.
I even respected the fact that she was quite reserved about meeting and thought maybe that was part of the values and culture she grew up with in Oujda. In a weird way, I actually liked that side of her because it made me feel like she wasn’t looking for something casual.
But now I’m just heartbroken and confused. I don’t know if I misunderstood everything, if she was never as invested as I was, or if something happened that she never told me.
I’m not posting this to attack her or Oujda. I just wanted to share my experience because I’m genuinely struggling to understand how someone can be such a big part of your everyday life for five months and then suddenly become a stranger.
Maybe I just need to accept that I’ll never get the answers I want. But right now, honestly, I’m just lost.

Hey everyone! I’m a creative director and photographer, and one of the founding moderators of r/MoroccanCreatives.
This is our new home for creatives across Morocco. Photographers, videographers, filmmakers, designers, models, musicians, artists, content creators and anyone working in the creative space. Really happy to have you here!
What to Post
Share your work, introduce yourself, ask questions, find people to collaborate with, share creative opportunities, recommend locations, discuss gear, or simply connect with other creatives in Morocco.
Community Vibe
The idea is to keep this friendly, supportive and open to everyone. A place where creatives can connect, collaborate, share ideas and help each other grow.
How to Get Started
Introduce yourself in the comments. Tell us where you’re based, what you do and feel free to share your work.
Make your first post! It can be anything from a project you’re working on to a question, idea or opportunity.
If you know other creatives in Morocco, invite them to join.
We’ll also organise monthly gatherings in different cities so we can meet, network and create together.
Thanks for being part of the very first wave. Let’s build something great for Morocco’s creative community 🇲🇦🤝

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Hey! I’ve just arrived in Tangier and I’m looking for a good coffee shop to work from on my laptop for a few hours. Good Wi-Fi is a must. Any recommendations?

Hey everyone!! I recently moved back to Morocco after a few years in the UK and I’m looking for a few female models in Marrakech for portfolio shoots. If you’re new to modelling or have always wanted to give it a go, I’d love to collaborate and create some professional photos you can use for your portfolio or social media. Drop me a DM if you’re interested.

Hey everyone!

I’m a filmmaker, photographer, and content creator. I recently moved back to Morocco after spending the last few years living and working in the UK, where I worked with brands and agencies on commercial and creative projects.

Since coming back, I’ve been trying to meet people in the creative industry, make friends, collaborate, and build a network here. But if I’m being honest, I’m finding it much harder than I expected.

I’ve been reaching out to people, attending the odd event, messaging creatives, but it feels like everyone already has their own circles, or networking just isn’t as open as it was in the UK.

I’d love to connect with filmmakers, photographers, editors, designers, content creators, or anyone working in the creative space. Even if it’s just to grab a coffee, shoot together, or exchange ideas.

Any advice on where creatives actually hang out or how you’ve managed to build your network here?
Looking forward to meeting some of you!

Hi everyone,
I was wondering if anyone has been through an Administrative Review for a UK visa refusal, especially for a Skilled Worker visa, and could share their experience.
I was previously in the UK on a spouse visa. After my marriage broke down, my employer sponsored me for a Skilled Worker visa. On my solicitor’s advice, I applied from outside the UK and returned to Morocco. My employer issued a CoS, and I met all the salary and eligibility requirements.
Unfortunately, my visa was refused because the Home Office claimed I had overstayed, even though my documents clearly show that I hadn’t. To challenge the decision and avoid the one-year re-entry ban, I submitted an Administrative Review on **28 January 2025**.
As of **today (25 July 2026)**, I’m still waiting and haven’t received any decision or update from the Home Office.
Has anyone else experienced such a long wait? Also, has anyone had their Skilled Worker visa approved after winning an Administrative Review while applying from outside the UK?
I’d really appreciate hearing about your experiences or any advice. Thank you!

Hi everyone,
I was wondering if anyone has been through an Administrative Review for a UK visa refusal, especially for a Skilled Worker visa, and could share their experience.
I was previously in the UK on a spouse visa. After my marriage broke down, my employer sponsored me for a Skilled Worker visa. On my solicitor’s advice, I applied from outside the UK and returned to Morocco. My employer issued a CoS, and I met all the salary and eligibility requirements.
Unfortunately, my visa was refused because the Home Office claimed I had overstayed, even though my documents clearly show that I hadn’t. To challenge the decision and avoid the one-year re-entry ban, I submitted an Administrative Review on 28 January 2025.
As of today (25 July 2026), I’m still waiting and haven’t received any decision or update from the Home Office.
Has anyone else experienced such a long wait? Also, has anyone had their Skilled Worker visa approved after winning an Administrative Review while applying from outside the UK?
I’d really appreciate hearing about your experiences or any advice. Thank you!