Moving to Morocco from Benin

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BJ
24.8
MA
18.6

Morocco performs significantly better than Benin across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BJ
$138
MA
$606
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BJ
2.0
MA
7.3

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Benin 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

BJ
77.0
MA
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BJ
0.5t
MA
1.8t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BJ
0.2
MA
6.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BJ
1.0%
MA
50.8%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BJ
1.4%
MA
9.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BJ
$3,800
MA
$8,800

Morocco generally does better on employment & economy, though Benin leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BJ
62.2 yrs
MA
73.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BJ
55.8
MA
19.2

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Porto-novo Rain: 47.0 in/yr (1194 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Porto-novo Rabat
Jan–Mar 65°/47°F (19°/8°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/56°F (23°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/64°F (27°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/52°F (22°/11°C)
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Month Porto-novo Rabat
Jan 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C)
Feb 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C)
Mar 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C)
Apr 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C)
May 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C)
Jun 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C)
Jul 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C)
Aug 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C)
Sep 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C)
Oct 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C)
Nov 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C)
Dec 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Meteorologie (METEO BENIN) Agence Nationale de la Meteorologie (METEO BENIN), Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Benin 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.

Benin passport

Benin passport holder visiting Morocco

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Benin passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Morocco.
Morocco passport

Morocco passport holder visiting Benin

Visa Free
Morocco passport holders can enter Benin 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 6.4 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?

Morocco performs significantly better than Benin across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Morocco compared to Benin?

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Benin leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 7.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Morocco, compared to 2.0 in Benin. Morocco scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Benin: 38).

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

The average high temperature in Rabat is 73°F, compared to None°F in Porto-novo. Rabat receives around 20.6 in of rainfall per year, while Porto-novo gets 47.0 in.

What language do they speak in Morocco?

The official languages in Morocco are Arabic and Berber. In Benin, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

BJ MA
Population 13,754,688 36,738,229
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Languages French Arabic, Berber
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +229 +212
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15