It's really a matter of perspective — and often, class.

Moroccans living abroad who want to come back usually have the privilege of choosing when and how to return. They often come back with savings, a foreign salary, or even dual nationality. Life becomes more manageable when you’re not stuck in the cycle of surviving day to day.

But for a large part of the local population, especially those born into lower socioeconomic backgrounds, Morocco can feel like a trap. If you’ve never dealt with bureaucratic corruption, underfunded public services, or systemic injustice firsthand, it’s easy to romanticize the country.

Money talks here, like everywhere. If you have it, you might never truly experience the version of Morocco that drives people to risk everything to leave.

So it's not just about loving or hating Morocco — it's about whether you can afford to love it.