Moving to Morocco from Aruba

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Aruba to Morocco, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and Berber.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Morocco compared to Aruba.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

AW
1.9
MA
1.7

Morocco performs significantly better than Aruba across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AW
5.1t
MA
1.8t

Morocco performs significantly better than Aruba across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AW
17.7
MA
6.4
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AW
97.0%
MA
88.0%

Aruba performs better than Morocco across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AW
7.7%
MA
9.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AW
$41,300
MA
$8,800

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AW
78.0 yrs
MA
73.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AW
12.1
MA
19.2

Aruba generally does better on family life, though Morocco leads in education spending.

Data: Ministerio di Finansas, Comunicacion, Utilidad y Energia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Aruba 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.

Morocco passport

Morocco passport holder visiting Aruba

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

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Morocco: 6.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Morocco offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Morocco safe for expats?

Morocco performs significantly better than Aruba across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Morocco is 1.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.9 in Aruba.

What language do they speak in Morocco?

The official languages in Morocco are Arabic and Berber. In Aruba, the official languages are Dutch and Papiamento.

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At a Glance

AW MA
Population 122,320 36,738,229
Currency Aruban Florin (AWG) Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Languages Dutch, Papiamento Arabic, Berber
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +297 +212
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15