How can I find ancestors in Morocco?

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Most elderly people in Morocco are not registered with the Town Hall or any other registry, how can I find Moroccan ancestors?

patrickjamesvogel1

Hi! I am no expert on Moroccan genealogy, but here's a resource that might help.

FamilySearch maintains a Wiki with country-specific information; here's the main page for Morocco. In particular, this page on Civil Registration contains information on offices that may be able to give you access to deceased persons.

I hope this helps!

patrickjamesvogel1

Here's a few more resources that might help:

1. Genealogical Research in Morocco - this article is in French, but it provides details on record keeping in Morocco and may have helpful insights into finding ancestors before the French colonial period.
2. Stack Exchange Forum: How can I access records from Morocco? - this Q&A thread covers your exact question. It's brief but may provide some helpful insights.

Hope these help!