Moving to Morocco from Cameroon

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cameroon to Morocco, you would find that Morocco is 8.2% cheaper than Cameroon overall. A FCFA43,015,455 salary in Cameroon would need to be roughly MAD623,112 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 84°F in Yaounde, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Cameroon to Morocco.

What does your salary buy?

FCFA43,015,455 MAD623,112

To maintain the same standard of living in Morocco

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 28.7% less

Groceries

pay 40.5% less

Transportation

pay 25.5% more

Housing

pay 45.1% less

Childcare

pay 10.6% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 56.4% more

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Exchange rate: 1 XAF = 0.0162 MAD (July 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.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

CM
4.5
MA
1.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CM
10.6
MA
18.6

Cameroon 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

CM
$246
MA
$606
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CM
1.3
MA
7.3

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cameroon 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

CM
101.0
MA
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CM
0.4t
MA
1.8t

Cameroon 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

CM
2.2
MA
6.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CM
1.6%
MA
50.8%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CM
3.6%
MA
9.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CM
$4,800
MA
$8,800

Cameroon generally does better on employment & economy, though Morocco leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CM
63.3 yrs
MA
73.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CM
48.7
MA
19.2

Morocco generally does better on family life, though Cameroon leads in literacy rate.

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Yaounde Rain: 62.2 in/yr (1580 mm)
84° / 67°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Yaounde Rabat
Jan–Mar 88°/67°F (31°/19°C) 65°/47°F (19°/8°C)
Apr–Jun 84°/68°F (29°/20°C) 74°/56°F (23°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/66°F (27°/19°C) 81°/64°F (27°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/66°F (28°/19°C) 71°/52°F (22°/11°C)
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Month Yaounde Rabat
Jan 85°/65°F (29.3°/18.2°C) 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C)
Feb 87°/68°F (30.6°/20.0°C) 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C)
Mar 92°/68°F (33.4°/19.9°C) 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C)
Apr 85°/68°F (29.5°/20.1°C) 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C)
May 84°/68°F (28.7°/20.1°C) 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C)
Jun 82°/67°F (27.5°/19.3°C) 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C)
Jul 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C) 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C)
Aug 79°/66°F (26.3°/19.0°C) 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C)
Sep 81°/67°F (27.2°/19.6°C) 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C)
Oct 82°/66°F (27.6°/18.9°C) 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C)
Nov 83°/67°F (28.2°/19.2°C) 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C)
Dec 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.1°C) 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C)

Data: Direction de la Meteorologie Nationale Direction de la Meteorologie Nationale, Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cameroon 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.

Cameroon passport

Cameroon passport holder visiting Morocco

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

Morocco passport holder visiting Cameroon

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

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 Cameroon?

Yes — Morocco is on average about 11% cheaper than Cameroon. 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 MAD155,778 in Morocco on a FCFA43,015,455 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and 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?

Cameroon 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 4.5 in Cameroon.

How is healthcare in Morocco compared to Cameroon?

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cameroon leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 7.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Morocco, compared to 1.3 in Cameroon. Morocco scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cameroon: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Rabat is 73°F, compared to 84°F in Yaounde. Rabat receives around 20.6 in of rainfall per year, while Yaounde gets 62.2 in.

What language do they speak in Morocco?

The official languages in Morocco are Arabic and Berber. In Cameroon, the official languages are English and French.

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At a Glance

CM MA
Population 29,321,637 36,738,229
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Languages English, French Arabic, Berber
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +237 +212
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 15