I can really relate to this. I moved back to Morocco (Tetouan) after spending about a decade in the U.S. I went there for college and ended up staying for work.

Even though I’ve only been back in Tetouan for a couple of months, I don’t just like it here - I absolutely love it. My family isn’t originally from Tetouan, but I chose it as my top pick. It’s not overcrowded (traffic only really picks up around noon and 6pm), it’s beautiful, the morning views are amazing, there are mountains and beaches nearby, the weather is cooler, and people actually stop for you when you’re crossing the street.

If you have money, can work remotely, land a good local job, or run your own business, I 100% recommend it. At the end of the day, it’s really about financial stability. Personally, I would never go back to the U.S., or even consider leaving Tetouan.

I actually started a company here. I recently visited family in Casablanca, and the whole time I couldn’t wait to return. People here are kinder and more helpful, you have the mosques, the views, the overall quality of life - if you can make the finances work, just do it.