Local Research

Local Research & Operations Assistant – Marrakech (Part-Time)

Location: Marrakech, Morocco

Commitment: Approx. 2 days per week to start (flexible)

Start: Immediate

Type: Part-time / flexible / task-based

Overview

We are looking for a Marrakech-based Local Research & Operations Assistant to provide practical, on-the-ground support for a business owner spending time in Morocco.

This role suits someone with strong common sense, confidence dealing with people in person, and the ability to figure things out locally.

English only needs to be good enough for clear communication with the business owner. This is not a client-facing or international correspondence role.

Key Responsibilities

Local research & legwork (core):

• Researching apartments, offices, and properties for rent
• Identifying private landlords and opportunities to avoid or reduce agency fees
• Visiting neighbourhoods, speaking with caretakers, shopkeepers, guards, and landlords
• Shortlisting options for in-person viewings

Practical setup & research:

• Researching how to open:
• personal bank accounts
• business bank accounts
• Moroccan companies (process, costs, timelines)
• Speaking to banks, accountants, notaries, and local offices
• Finding who the right person is and how to contact them (phone, WhatsApp, in person)

Local opportunities & support:

• Researching investment or business opportunities in Morocco
• Helping source and organise English-speaking staff when required
• Acting as a local organiser and filter

Light admin (secondary):

• Tidying emails and notes
• Organising information and summaries
• Basic document formatting (as directed)

Requirements

• Based in Marrakech
• Strong local knowledge and common sense
• Confident speaking to people in person and on the phone
• Working English sufficient for clear communication
• Arabic and/or French required
• Reliable, discreet, and organised

IT skills are helpful but not essential.

Hours & Pay

• Approx. 2 days per week to start (flexible, task-based)
• MAD per month, depending on experience and output
• Scope to increase days or responsibility over time if the collaboration works well

Important

This role is practical and research-focused, not a corporate executive assistant role.

Initiative and problem-solving are valued more than perfect English or formal qualifications.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Contract length: 6 months

Pay: Up to 3,250.00DH per month

Expected hours: No more than 16 per week