Moving to Western Sahara from France
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from France to Western Sahara — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from France to Western Sahara, and you’d need to navigate life in Berber, Hassaniya and Spanish.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from France to Western Sahara, based on official data.
Who's moving to Western Sahara?
Top countries of origin for Western Sahara's foreign-born residents.
- 1,831
- 1,052
- 998
- 566
- 389
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6.279
France
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from France to Western Sahara.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
France performs better than Western Sahara across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2024), The World Factbook (2020). How we calculate this
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Western Sahara?
Usually fine from major cities in Western Sahara. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
What language do they speak in Western Sahara?
The official languages in Western Sahara are Berber, Hassaniya and Spanish. In France, the official language is French.
