Moving to Morocco from Arkansas

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Arkansas to Morocco? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Arkansas to Morocco, you would find that Morocco is 45.7% cheaper than Arkansas. A $75,000 salary in Arkansas would need to be roughly MAD442,457 in Morocco to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and Berber.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Arkansas and Morocco.

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 MAD442,457

To maintain the same standard of living in Morocco

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 68.2% less

Groceries

pay 49.9% less

Transportation

pay 8.3% more

Housing

pay 69.8% less

Childcare

pay 84.4% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 45.4% less

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Exchange rate: 1 USD = 9.35 MAD (July 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Arkansas to Morocco.

Living there in 2020
1,971 ↑ 10% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Morocco · UN DESA

Who's moving to Morocco?

Top countries of origin for Morocco's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Morocco compared to Arkansas.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

AR
38.3%
MA
26.1%

Morocco performs significantly better than Arkansas across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

AR
84.9%
MA
88.0%

Morocco performs significantly better than Arkansas across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AR
4.2%
MA
9.1%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

AR
$47,319
MA
$8,800

Arkansas generally does better on employment & economy, though Morocco leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

AR
73.8 yrs
MA
73.7 yrs

Arkansas performs better than Morocco across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Little Rock Rain: 50.0 in/yr (1271 mm)
72° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Little Rock Rabat
Jan–Mar 56°/38°F (13°/3°C) 65°/47°F (19°/8°C)
Apr–Jun 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) 74°/56°F (23°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/70°F (32°/21°C) 81°/64°F (27°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) 71°/52°F (22°/11°C)
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Month Little Rock Rabat
Jan 49°/33°F (9.7°/0.4°C) 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C)
Feb 54°/36°F (12.4°/2.4°C) 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C)
Mar 64°/44°F (17.6°/6.8°C) 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C)
Apr 73°/53°F (22.7°/11.6°C) 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C)
May 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.4°C) 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C)
Jun 88°/69°F (31.2°/20.7°C) 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C)
Jul 92°/73°F (33.4°/22.7°C) 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C)
Aug 92°/72°F (33.3°/22.2°C) 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C)
Sep 84°/65°F (29.1°/18.1°C) 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C)
Oct 73°/54°F (23.0°/12.3°C) 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C)
Nov 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.6°C) 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C)
Dec 51°/35°F (10.7°/1.7°C) 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Morocco

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Morocco without a visa.
Morocco passport

Morocco passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Morocco passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Morocco than Arkansas?

On average Morocco is about 37% less expensive than Arkansas, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Morocco?

Budget about MAD110,614 for 3 months in Morocco (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Morocco?

From major Morocco cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Arkansas and Morocco are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Morocco compared to Arkansas?

Morocco performs significantly better than Arkansas across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Rabat is 73°F, compared to 72°F in Little Rock. Rabat receives around 20.6 in of rainfall per year, while Little Rock gets 50.0 in.

What language do they speak in Morocco?

The official languages in Morocco are Arabic and Berber. In Arkansas, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

MA
Population 2,915,918 36,738,229
Currency United States Dollar ($) Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Languages English Arabic, Berber
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +212
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911 15