Moving to Morocco from Belgium

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Belgium to Morocco — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Belgium to Morocco, you would find that Morocco is 65.2% cheaper than Belgium overall. A €67,000 salary in Belgium would need to be roughly MAD255,000 in Morocco to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and Berber. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Casablanca averages 72°F vs 57°F in Brussels, making it significantly warmer.

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Is Morocco cheaper than Belgium?

The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 75.0% less

Groceries

pay 57.7% less

Transportation

pay 42.6% less

Housing

pay 74.4% less

Childcare

pay 83.2% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 50.0% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 10.93 MAD (October 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.

What salary do you need in Morocco?

What does your salary buy?

€67,000 → MAD255,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Morocco

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Cost of living by city

Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).

On average, cities in Morocco cost about 46% less than cities in Belgium.

Belgium

Brugge 56%
Hasselt 55%
Mons 53%
Charleroi 52%

Morocco

Meknes 29%
Kenitra 27%
Safi 27%

Compare cities head-to-head

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Belgium to Morocco, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
1,512 ↑ 10% vs 2015

people born in Belgium 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

How Belgium and Morocco stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BE
1.1
MA
1.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BE
4.6
MA
18.6

Belgium performs better than Morocco across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BE
$7,489
MA
$606
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BE
35.7
MA
7.4

Belgium generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Morocco 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

BE
15.0
MA
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BE
7.3t
MA
1.8t

Belgium generally does better on environment, though Morocco leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BE
44.2
MA
7.3
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BE
52.8%
MA
50.8%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

BE
5.9%
MA
9.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

BE
$60,750
MA
$4,672

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

BE
82.3 yrs
MA
75.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BE
3.1
MA
14.7

Belgium performs better than Morocco across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Service Public Fédéral Finances (2016), Direction Générale des Impôts, Morocco (2016). How we calculate this

Weather in Morocco vs Belgium

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Brussels Rain: 32.3 in/yr (820 mm)
57° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Casablanca Rain: 16.1 in/yr (410 mm)
72° / 59°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Brussels Casablanca
Jan–Mar 45°/34°F (7°/1°C) 65°/50°F (18°/10°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/47°F (17°/8°C) 73°/61°F (23°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 70°/54°F (21°/13°C) 79°/69°F (26°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 50°/40°F (10°/4°C) 71°/56°F (21°/13°C)
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Month Brussels Casablanca
Jan 42°/33°F (5.6°/0.7°C) 64°/48°F (17.6°/8.9°C)
Feb 44°/33°F (6.4°/0.6°C) 65°/49°F (18.1°/9.7°C)
Mar 50°/37°F (9.9°/2.9°C) 67°/53°F (19.7°/11.6°C)
Apr 56°/41°F (13.1°/4.8°C) 69°/56°F (20.6°/13.3°C)
May 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.9°C) 73°/61°F (22.7°/16.0°C)
Jun 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.5°C) 76°/66°F (24.6°/18.7°C)
Jul 72°/56°F (22.4°/13.6°C) 79°/69°F (26.1°/20.5°C)
Aug 72°/56°F (22.5°/13.4°C) 80°/70°F (26.7°/21.0°C)
Sep 66°/51°F (18.7°/10.8°C) 78°/67°F (25.8°/19.5°C)
Oct 58°/46°F (14.4°/7.6°C) 76°/62°F (24.3°/16.8°C)
Nov 48°/39°F (9.1°/3.7°C) 70°/55°F (21.0°/12.8°C)
Dec 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C) 66°/51°F (18.9°/10.5°C)

Data: Institut Royal Météorologique Institut Royal Météorologique, Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale

Can you move from Belgium to Morocco?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Belgium 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.

Belgium passport

Belgium passport holder visiting Morocco

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

Morocco passport holder visiting Belgium

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

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 Belgium?

Generally yes: Morocco runs about 65% cheaper than Belgium on average, though it depends heavily on the city.

How much money do I need to move to Morocco?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €67,000 comparable salary, that's around MAD63,750 in Morocco for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Morocco?

With 7.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Morocco can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Belgium and Morocco.

Is Morocco safe for expats?

Belgium performs better than Morocco across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Morocco is 1.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Belgium.

How is healthcare in Morocco compared to Belgium?

Belgium generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Morocco leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 7.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Morocco, compared to 35.7 in Belgium. Morocco scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Belgium: 86).

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

The average high temperature in Casablanca is 72°F, compared to 57°F in Brussels. Casablanca receives around 16.1 in of rainfall per year, while Brussels gets 32.3 in.

What language do they speak in Morocco?

The official languages in Morocco are Arabic and Berber. In Belgium, the official languages are Dutch, French and German.

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At a Glance

BE MA
Population 11,941,781 38,430,770
Currency Euro (€) Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Languages Dutch, French, German Arabic, Berber
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +32 +212
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 15