Moving to Morocco from Angola

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Angola to Morocco — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Angola to Morocco, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and Berber. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Rabat averages 73°F vs 82°F in Luanda, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Angola to Morocco.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

AO
4.1
MA
1.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AO
15.0
MA
18.6

Angola generally does better on safety, though Morocco leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AO
$248
MA
$606
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AO
2.4
MA
7.4

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Angola leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AO
60.0
MA
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AO
0.7t
MA
1.8t

Angola generally does better on environment, though Morocco leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AO
0.4
MA
7.3
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AO
1.9%
MA
50.8%

Morocco generally does better on infrastructure, though Angola leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AO
14.1%
MA
9.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

AO
$3,129
MA
$4,672

Morocco generally does better on employment & economy, though Angola leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

AO
64.8 yrs
MA
75.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AO
32.1
MA
14.7

Morocco performs significantly better than Angola across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2016–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Direcção Nacional dos Impostos, Ministério das Finanças (2016), Direction Générale des Impôts, Morocco (2016), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Luanda Rain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
82° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

Rabat Rain: 20.6 in/yr (522 mm)
73° / 55°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luanda Rabat
Jan–Mar 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 65°/47°F (19°/8°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 74°/56°F (23°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/67°F (24°/19°C) 81°/64°F (27°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) 71°/52°F (22°/11°C)
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Month Luanda Rabat
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C) 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C) 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C)
Mar 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C) 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C)
Apr 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C) 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C)
May 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C) 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C)
Jun 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C) 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C)
Jul 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C) 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C)
Aug 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C) 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C)
Sep 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C) 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C)
Oct 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C) 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C) 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C)
Dec 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C) 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C)

Data: Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Angola and Morocco. To live, work, or study long-term in Morocco, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Morocco's immigration authority.

Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting Morocco

Visa Required
Angola passport holders need a visa to enter Morocco.
Morocco passport

Morocco passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Free
Morocco passport holders can enter Angola without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Morocco?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Morocco has 7.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Morocco safe for expats?

Angola generally does better on safety, though Morocco leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Morocco is 1.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.1 in Angola.

How is healthcare in Morocco compared to Angola?

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Angola leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 7.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Morocco, compared to 2.4 in Angola. Morocco scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Angola: 37).

What's the weather like in Morocco compared to Angola?

The average high temperature in Rabat is 73°F, compared to 82°F in Luanda. Rabat receives around 20.6 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Morocco?

The official languages in Morocco are Arabic and Berber. In Angola, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

AO MA
Population 39,040,039 38,430,770
Currency Angolan Kwanza (AOA) Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Languages Portuguese Arabic, Berber
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +244 +212
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 15