Moving to Morocco from Botswana
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Botswana to Morocco — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Botswana to Morocco, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and Berber. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Rabat averages 73°F vs 83°F in Gaborone, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Botswana to Morocco.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Botswana generally does better on safety, though Morocco leads in homicide rate.
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 performs significantly better than Botswana across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Botswana 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
Botswana generally does better on infrastructure, though Morocco leads in broadband per 100 people.
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
Botswana 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
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Botswana generally does better on family life, though Morocco leads in life expectancy.
Data: Botswana Unified Revenue Service, 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 | Gaborone | Rabat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 88°/66°F (31°/19°C) | 65°/47°F (19°/8°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 77°/48°F (25°/9°C) | 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/47°F (26°/8°C) | 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) | 71°/52°F (22°/11°C) |
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| Month | Gaborone | Rabat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/67°F (32.5°/19.4°C) | 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C) |
| Feb | 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.3°C) | 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C) |
| Mar | 86°/63°F (30.2°/17.4°C) | 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C) |
| Apr | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.4°C) | 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C) |
| May | 78°/47°F (25.4°/8.3°C) | 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C) |
| Jun | 72°/40°F (22.5°/4.6°C) | 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) |
| Jul | 73°/40°F (22.8°/4.6°C) | 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C) |
| Aug | 78°/46°F (25.7°/7.6°C) | 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C) |
| Sep | 85°/54°F (29.6°/12.5°C) | 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) |
| Oct | 88°/61°F (31.0°/16.2°C) | 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C) |
| Nov | 89°/64°F (31.5°/17.9°C) | 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C) |
| Dec | 90°/66°F (32.3°/18.8°C) | 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C) |
Data:
Botswana Meteorological Services,
Direction de la Météorologie Nationale
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Botswana 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.
Botswana passport holder visiting Morocco
Visa Required
Morocco passport holder visiting Botswana
Visa Online (e-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?
Botswana generally does better on safety, though Morocco leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Morocco is 1.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 10.6 in Botswana.
How is healthcare in Morocco compared to Botswana?
Morocco performs significantly better than Botswana across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 7.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Morocco, compared to 3.8 in Botswana. Morocco scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Botswana: 55).
What's the weather like in Morocco compared to Botswana?
The average high temperature in Rabat is 73°F, compared to 83°F in Gaborone. Rabat receives around 20.6 in of rainfall per year, while Gaborone gets 21.7 in.
What language do they speak in Morocco?
The official languages in Morocco are Arabic and Berber. In Botswana, the official languages are English and Tswana.
