Moving to Morocco from El Salvador

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from El Salvador to Morocco, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and Berber. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Rabat averages 73°F vs 87°F in San Salvador, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Morocco compared to El Salvador.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

SV
7.8
MA
1.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SV
21.5
MA
18.6

Morocco performs significantly better than El Salvador across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SV
$1,176
MA
$606
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SV
15.5
MA
7.3

El Salvador 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

SV
31.0
MA
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SV
1.5t
MA
1.8t

El Salvador 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

SV
10.6
MA
6.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SV
13.2%
MA
50.8%

El Salvador generally does better on infrastructure, though Morocco leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SV
2.8%
MA
9.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SV
$11,300
MA
$8,800

El Salvador generally does better on employment & economy, though Morocco leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SV
75.4 yrs
MA
73.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SV
12.1
MA
19.2

El Salvador generally does better on family life, though Morocco leads in education spending.

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.

San Salvador Rain: 70.0 in/yr (1777 mm)
87° / 66°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months San Salvador Rabat
Jan–Mar 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) 65°/47°F (19°/8°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/68°F (31°/20°C) 74°/56°F (23°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/67°F (30°/20°C) 81°/64°F (27°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/65°F (30°/18°C) 71°/52°F (22°/11°C)
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Month San Salvador Rabat
Jan 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.9°C) 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C)
Feb 90°/64°F (32.0°/17.6°C) 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C)
Mar 91°/65°F (32.7°/18.4°C) 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C)
Apr 91°/68°F (32.7°/19.8°C) 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C)
May 88°/69°F (31.1°/20.4°C) 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C)
Jun 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C) 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C)
Jul 87°/67°F (30.3°/19.5°C) 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C)
Aug 87°/67°F (30.4°/19.7°C) 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C)
Sep 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.6°C) 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C)
Oct 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.4°C) 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C)
Nov 86°/65°F (29.9°/18.4°C) 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C)
Dec 86°/63°F (30.1°/17.4°C) 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C)

Data: Gerencia de Meteorología Gerencia de Meteorología, Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between El Salvador 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.

El Salvador passport

El Salvador passport holder visiting Morocco

Visa Required
El Salvador passport holders need a visa to enter Morocco.
Morocco passport

Morocco passport holder visiting El Salvador

Visa Required
Morocco passport holders need a visa to enter El Salvador.

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?

Morocco performs significantly better than El Salvador across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Morocco is 1.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.8 in El Salvador.

How is healthcare in Morocco compared to El Salvador?

El Salvador 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 15.5 in El Salvador. Morocco scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (El Salvador: 78).

What's the weather like in Morocco compared to El Salvador?

The average high temperature in Rabat is 73°F, compared to 87°F in San Salvador. Rabat receives around 20.6 in of rainfall per year, while San Salvador gets 70.0 in.

What language do they speak in Morocco?

The official languages in Morocco are Arabic and Berber. In El Salvador, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

SV MA
Population 6,568,745 36,738,229
Currency Salvadoran Colón (SVC) Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Languages Spanish Arabic, Berber
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +503 +212
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 15