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The DAR TISLIT journal

Advice, insights and reflections for a serious path to marriage.

Study · updated every monthThe Moroccan marriage barometerAge, faith, languages, timing, openness: what more than a thousand applications received in France reveal.See the study →
Moroccan man, 35 and single: is it too late to get married?
Reflection

Moroccan man, 35 and single: is it too late to get married?

At 35, is a Moroccan man late to marry? What DAR TISLIT's study shows, and what really matters.

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Reflection

Age at Marriage in Morocco: What the HCP Figures Show, and What Our Applications Tell Us

The HCP shows later marriage and rising singlehood in Morocco. What does it look like for Moroccans living abroad?

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Morocco's Family Code (Moudawana) Reform in 2026: Where Does It Stand, and What Changes for Moroccans Abroad?
Practical guide

Morocco's Family Code (Moudawana) Reform in 2026: Where Does It Stand, and What Changes for Moroccans Abroad?

Morocco's Family Code reform is neither passed nor in force as of 1 November 2026. What we know, and what it means for the diaspora.

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Serious Moroccan Dating Site: 10 Things to Check Before You Sign Up
Practical guide

Serious Moroccan Dating Site: 10 Things to Check Before You Sign Up

Identity, privacy, pricing, refunds: a 10-point checklist to spot a serious Moroccan dating site.

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Meeting Moroccan Singles in the UK: How to Find Someone Serious About Marriage
Meeting & marriage

Meeting Moroccan Singles in the UK: How to Find Someone Serious About Marriage

London, Birmingham, Manchester: a well-rooted Moroccan community, yet so few serious introductions. Our data and advice for moving towards marriage.

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Morocco's 5,000 Dirham Marriage Grant: What We Actually Know
Practical guide

Morocco's 5,000 Dirham Marriage Grant: What We Actually Know

Announced on 19 October 2026, the grant of “up to 5,000 dirhams” for young people marrying is not in force yet. What we know, and the diaspora question.

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How Long Should You Know Someone Before Marriage? What Moroccan Singles Say
Culture & traditions

How Long Should You Know Someone Before Marriage? What Moroccan Singles Say

Six months, a year, longer? How soon singles of Moroccan heritage want to marry, and the stages that lead to the wedding.

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Marrying a Divorced Woman With Children: Are Moroccan Men Ready?
Reflection

Marrying a Divorced Woman With Children: Are Moroccan Men Ready?

Divorce, children, remarriage: what Moroccan men of the diaspora really answer, with DAR TISLIT data.

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Moroccan Singles Looking for Marriage: Who Are They Really? (DAR TISLIT Study)
Meeting & marriage

Moroccan Singles Looking for Marriage: Who Are They Really? (DAR TISLIT Study)

Age, languages, faith, how soon they want to marry: a data portrait of Moroccan singles, from 1,276 applications received by DAR TISLIT in France.

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What Moroccan Women Expect From a Husband
Reflection

What Moroccan Women Expect From a Husband

A study of 900+ Moroccan women on what they expect from marriage: respect, family values, faith. Real data from DAR TISLIT's applicants in France.

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Muslim Dating for Marriage: Staying Halal When You Live in the West
Meeting & marriage

Muslim Dating for Marriage: Staying Halal When You Live in the West

Muslim dating with a view to marriage: family, wali, discretion, the limits of apps. What 1,200+ applications from Moroccans received by DAR TISLIT in France reveal.

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Marrying a Chleuh: Do You Need to Speak Tachelhit?
Culture & traditions

Marrying a Chleuh: Do You Need to Speak Tachelhit?

Marrying a Chleuh without speaking Tachelhit? DAR TISLIT study in France: 56.8% of female applicants do not speak Chleuh. Figures, how families see it, and advice.

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Where to Find a Serious Moroccan Matchmaking Agency in the UK, US and Canada
Meeting & marriage

Where to Find a Serious Moroccan Matchmaking Agency in the UK, US and Canada

How to recognise a serious Moroccan matchmaking agency if you live in the UK, the US or Canada, and what DAR TISLIT offers today. Waitlist open.

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Chleuh Weddings: Traditions and Stages of a Souss Marriage
Culture & traditions

Chleuh Weddings: Traditions and Stages of a Souss Marriage

Chleuh wedding: proposal, henna, outfits, silver jewellery, ahwach… The traditions of the Souss and how to live them in the diaspora, with DAR TISLIT figures from France.

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Marrying a Moroccan Spouse in the US: State Licence, Ceremony and USCIS
Practical guide

Marrying a Moroccan Spouse in the US: State Licence, Ceremony and USCIS

County marriage licence, waiting periods, recording, consulate registration and USCIS: a practical guide to marrying a Moroccan spouse in the US.

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How Moroccan Women Really Choose a Partner
Reflection

How Moroccan Women Really Choose a Partner

84% of applicants put faith first, far ahead of looks (23%): the real criteria Moroccan women use to choose a husband, from DAR TISLIT's applicants in France.

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Remarrying After Divorce: The Reality for Moroccan Women
Reflection

Remarrying After Divorce: The Reality for Moroccan Women

Being divorced and wanting to remarry is not rare: a third of DAR TISLIT's applicants in France are. What our data reveals about a subject that is still taboo.

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How to Meet a Serious Moroccan Woman Abroad (UK, US, Canada)
Meeting & marriage

How to Meet a Serious Moroccan Woman Abroad (UK, US, Canada)

How to meet a serious Moroccan woman in the UK, US or Canada: what works, mistakes to avoid and what these women really look for, from DAR TISLIT's experience.

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Who Pays for What at a Moroccan Wedding?
Culture & traditions

Who Pays for What at a Moroccan Wedding?

Dowry (sadaq), ceremony costs, trousseau: who pays for what at a Moroccan wedding? An honest, complete guide to raising these questions calmly, with notes for the UK, US and Canada.

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Why Do So Many Serious Moroccans Stay Single Despite a Stable Life?
Reflection

Why Do So Many Serious Moroccans Stay Single Despite a Stable Life?

After 1,200+ applications received in France, DAR TISLIT explains why so many serious, settled Moroccans struggle to meet someone who shares their values.

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How Old Are Moroccan Women Looking for a Serious Marriage?
Reflection

How Old Are Moroccan Women Looking for a Serious Marriage?

41% of DAR TISLIT's applicants in France are 40 or older: the real age of Moroccan women looking for a serious marriage, backed by figures.

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What Age Do Serious Moroccan Men Look For in a Wife?
Reflection

What Age Do Serious Moroccan Men Look For in a Wife?

44% of serious Moroccan men accept a wife aged 35 or over: the age DAR TISLIT's male applicants in France really look for, backed by figures.

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Finding a Serious Moroccan Husband: What “Serious” Really Means
Meeting & marriage

Finding a Serious Moroccan Husband: What “Serious” Really Means

What “serious” means in a marriage project, what a committed Moroccan man looks for and why discretion matters. DAR TISLIT figures from France.

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Marrying a Moroccan Spouse in Canada: Documents, Provincial Rules and Sponsorship
Practical guide

Marrying a Moroccan Spouse in Canada: Documents, Provincial Rules and Sponsorship

Provincial marriage licence, Moroccan documents, consulate registration and IRCC sponsorship: a practical guide to marrying a Moroccan spouse in Canada.

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Marrying a Moroccan Spouse in the UK: Notice, Register Office and Home Office
Practical guide

Marrying a Moroccan Spouse in the UK: Notice, Register Office and Home Office

Notice at the register office, religious ceremonies, consulate registration and Home Office visas: a guide to marrying a Moroccan spouse in the UK.

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Matchmaking Agency or Dating App: Which to Choose for a Serious Marriage?
Meeting & marriage

Matchmaking Agency or Dating App: Which to Choose for a Serious Marriage?

Dating app or matrimonial agency: the concrete differences, honestly explained, to help you choose the right setting when you want a serious marriage.

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Meeting a Serious Chleuh (Amazigh) Partner Abroad
Meeting & marriage

Meeting a Serious Chleuh (Amazigh) Partner Abroad

Meeting a serious Chleuh (Amazigh) partner outside Morocco: why it is so hard and how to find the right setting, from DAR TISLIT's experience.

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The Stages of a Traditional Moroccan Wedding Abroad
Culture & traditions

The Stages of a Traditional Moroccan Wedding Abroad

Khotba, Fatiha, henna, civil marriage: the 7 stages of a traditional Moroccan wedding abroad, from the proposal to the paperwork afterwards, with notes for the UK, US and Canada.

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