Moving to Morocco from France
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from France to Morocco — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from France to Morocco, you would find that Morocco is 53.2% cheaper than France overall. A €65,700 salary in France would need to be roughly MAD382,076 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 60°F in Paris, making it significantly warmer.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from France to Morocco.
What does your salary buy?
€65,700 → MAD382,076
To maintain the same standard of living in Morocco
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 70.9% less
Groceries
pay 58.4% less
Transportation
pay 39.5% less
Housing
pay 49.4% less
Childcare
pay 73.0% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 51.0% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Morocco cost about 39% less than cities in France.
Compare cities head-to-head
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from France to Morocco, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from France to Morocco.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
France 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
France generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Morocco leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
France 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
share of households with internet
France generally does better on infrastructure, though Morocco leads in internet access.
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
share of people below the poverty line
France generally does better on employment & economy, though Morocco leads in top income tax 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
France generally does better on family life, though Morocco leads in education spending.
Data: Direction Générale des Finances Publiques, 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 | Paris | Rabat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 48°/38°F (9°/3°C) | 65°/47°F (19°/8°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) | 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 74°/58°F (23°/14°C) | 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 52°/43°F (11°/6°C) | 71°/52°F (22°/11°C) |
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| Month | Paris | Rabat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°/36°F (6.9°/2.5°C) | 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C) |
| Feb | 47°/37°F (8.2°/2.8°C) | 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C) |
| Mar | 53°/41°F (11.8°/5.1°C) | 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C) |
| Apr | 58°/44°F (14.7°/6.8°C) | 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C) |
| May | 66°/51°F (19.0°/10.5°C) | 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C) |
| Jun | 71°/56°F (21.8°/13.3°C) | 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) |
| Jul | 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.5°C) | 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C) |
| Aug | 76°/60°F (24.6°/15.4°C) | 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C) |
| Sep | 69°/54°F (20.8°/12.5°C) | 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) |
| Oct | 60°/49°F (15.8°/9.2°C) | 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C) |
| Nov | 51°/42°F (10.4°/5.3°C) | 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C) |
| Dec | 46°/38°F (7.8°/3.6°C) | 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C) |
Météo-France
Direction de la Météorologie NationaleVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between France 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.
France passport holder visiting Morocco
Visa Free
Morocco passport holder visiting France
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 France?
Yes — Morocco is on average about 46% cheaper than France. 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 MAD95,519 in Morocco on a €65,700 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?
France performs better than Morocco across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Morocco is 1.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.6 in France.
How is healthcare in Morocco compared to France?
France 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 33.4 in France. Morocco scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (France: 85).
What's the weather like in Morocco compared to France?
The average high temperature in Rabat is 73°F, compared to 60°F in Paris. Rabat receives around 20.6 in of rainfall per year, while Paris gets 25.6 in.
What language do they speak in Morocco?
The official languages in Morocco are Arabic and Berber. In France, the official language is French.
