Moving to Morocco from Cabo Verde

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

CV
6.2
MA
1.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CV
16.5
MA
18.6

Cabo Verde generally does better on safety, though Morocco leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CV
$616
MA
$606
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CV
44.6
MA
7.3

Cabo Verde 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

CV
59.0
MA
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CV
1.3t
MA
1.8t

Cabo Verde performs better than Morocco 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

CV
5.8
MA
6.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CV
57.2%
MA
50.8%

Morocco performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CV
12.0%
MA
9.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CV
$8,200
MA
$8,800

Morocco performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CV
73.8 yrs
MA
73.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CV
23.5
MA
19.2

Cabo Verde generally does better on family life, though Morocco leads in infant mortality.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Praia Rain: 2.8 in/yr (70 mm)
79° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Praia Rabat
Jan–Mar 76°/None°F (24°/None°C) 65°/47°F (19°/8°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/None°F (25°/None°C) 74°/56°F (23°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/None°F (28°/None°C) 81°/64°F (27°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/None°F (27°/None°C) 71°/52°F (22°/11°C)
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Month Praia Rabat
Jan 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C) 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C)
Feb 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C) 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C)
Mar 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C)
Apr 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C)
May 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C) 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C)
Jun 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C) 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C)
Jul 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C) 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C)
Aug 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C) 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C)
Sep 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C) 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C)
Oct 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C) 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C)
Nov 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C) 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C)
Dec 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C) 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C)

Data: Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cabo Verde 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.

Cabo Verde passport

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Morocco

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Cabo Verde passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Morocco.
Morocco passport

Morocco passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

Visa Free
Morocco passport holders can enter Cabo Verde 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?

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?

Cabo Verde 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 6.2 in Cabo Verde.

How is healthcare in Morocco compared to Cabo Verde?

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Morocco leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 7.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Morocco, compared to 44.6 in Cabo Verde. Morocco scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cabo Verde: 71).

What's the weather like in Morocco compared to Cabo Verde?

The average high temperature in Rabat is 73°F, compared to 79°F in Praia. Rabat receives around 20.6 in of rainfall per year, while Praia gets 2.8 in.

What language do they speak in Morocco?

The official languages in Morocco are Arabic and Berber. In Cabo Verde, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

CV MA
Population 596,707 36,738,229
Currency Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE) Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Languages Portuguese Arabic, Berber
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +238 +212
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15