Moving to Morocco from Bosnia and Herzegovina
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Morocco — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Morocco, you would find that Morocco is 12.6% cheaper than Bosnia and Herzegovina overall. A BAM125,999 salary in Bosnia and Herzegovina would need to be roughly MAD656,427 in Morocco to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and Berber. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Rabat averages 73°F vs 62°F in Sarajevo, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Morocco.
What does your salary buy?
BAM125,999 → MAD656,427
To maintain the same standard of living in Morocco
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 45.6% less
Groceries
pay 30.9% less
Transportation
pay 7.9% less
Housing
pay 4.3% less
Childcare
pay 9.1% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 25.6% more
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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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Morocco.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Morocco across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on environment, though Morocco leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Morocco across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on employment & economy, though Morocco leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
percentage of adults who can read and write
Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Morocco across all family life metrics.
Data: Indirect Taxation Authority of Bosnia and Herzegovina, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Sarajevo | Rabat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/30°F (7°/-1°C) | 65°/47°F (19°/8°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) | 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/56°F (26°/13°C) | 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 51°/37°F (11°/3°C) | 71°/52°F (22°/11°C) |
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| Month | Sarajevo | Rabat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°/27°F (4.1°/-2.9°C) | 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C) |
| Feb | 44°/29°F (6.6°/-1.9°C) | 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C) |
| Mar | 53°/35°F (11.5°/1.4°C) | 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C) |
| Apr | 62°/41°F (16.5°/5.1°C) | 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C) |
| May | 71°/48°F (21.4°/9.0°C) | 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C) |
| Jun | 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.6°C) | 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) |
| Jul | 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.2°C) | 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C) |
| Aug | 83°/58°F (28.3°/14.3°C) | 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C) |
| Sep | 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.4°C) | 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) |
| Oct | 63°/44°F (17.3°/6.5°C) | 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C) |
| Nov | 51°/37°F (10.6°/2.8°C) | 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C) |
| Dec | 40°/29°F (4.3°/-1.7°C) | 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C) |
Data:
Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Direction de la Météorologie Nationale
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bosnia and Herzegovina 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.
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Morocco
Visa Required
Morocco passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina
Visa RequiredData: 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Yes — Morocco is on average about 5% cheaper than Bosnia and Herzegovina. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Morocco?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly MAD164,107 in Morocco on a BAM125,999 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, visa fees).
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?
Bosnia and Herzegovina 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina.
How is healthcare in Morocco compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 7.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Morocco, compared to 23.2 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Morocco scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bosnia and Herzegovina: 66).
What's the weather like in Morocco compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The average high temperature in Rabat is 73°F, compared to 62°F in Sarajevo. Rabat receives around 20.6 in of rainfall per year, while Sarajevo gets 37.4 in.
What language do they speak in Morocco?
The official languages in Morocco are Arabic and Berber. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the official languages are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian.
