Moving to Morocco from Greece

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Greece to Morocco, you would find that Morocco is 50.8% cheaper than Greece overall. A €67,000 salary in Greece would need to be roughly MAD361,000 in Morocco to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and Berber.

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Is Morocco cheaper than Greece?

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

Restaurants

pay 63.1% less

Groceries

pay 47.0% less

Transportation

pay 34.7% less

Housing

pay 58.2% less

Childcare

pay 53.5% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 42.6% less

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Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 10.93 MAD (October 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.

What salary do you need in Morocco?

What does your salary buy?

€67,000 → MAD361,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Morocco

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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 31% less than cities in Greece.

Greece

Xanthi 43%
Kavala 42%

Morocco

Meknes 29%
Kenitra 27%
Safi 27%

Compare cities head-to-head

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

GR
0.8
MA
1.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GR
7.3
MA
18.6

Greece performs better than Morocco across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GR
$3,454
MA
$606
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GR
65.8
MA
7.4

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Greece leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GR
23.0
MA
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GR
5.0t
MA
1.8t

Greece generally does better on environment, though Morocco leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GR
44.7
MA
7.3
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GR
20.3%
MA
50.8%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

GR
8.5%
MA
9.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

GR
$26,948
MA
$4,672

Greece generally does better on employment & economy, though Morocco leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

GR
81.8 yrs
MA
75.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GR
3.2
MA
14.7

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

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2018–2021), GSIS, Greece (2016), Direction Générale des Impôts, Morocco (2016). How we calculate this

Weather in Morocco vs Greece

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Athens Rain: 16.3 in/yr (414 mm)
72° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

Casablanca Rain: 16.1 in/yr (410 mm)
72° / 59°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Athens Casablanca
Jan–Mar 57°/42°F (14°/6°C) 65°/50°F (18°/10°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/57°F (26°/14°C) 73°/61°F (23°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/67°F (32°/20°C) 79°/69°F (26°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) 71°/56°F (21°/13°C)
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Month Athens Casablanca
Jan 54°/41°F (12.5°/5.2°C) 64°/48°F (17.6°/8.9°C)
Feb 56°/42°F (13.5°/5.4°C) 65°/49°F (18.1°/9.7°C)
Mar 60°/44°F (15.7°/6.7°C) 67°/53°F (19.7°/11.6°C)
Apr 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C) 69°/56°F (20.6°/13.3°C)
May 79°/57°F (26.0°/13.9°C) 73°/61°F (22.7°/16.0°C)
Jun 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.2°C) 76°/66°F (24.6°/18.7°C)
Jul 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C) 79°/69°F (26.1°/20.5°C)
Aug 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C) 80°/70°F (26.7°/21.0°C)
Sep 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.3°C) 78°/67°F (25.8°/19.5°C)
Oct 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C) 76°/62°F (24.3°/16.8°C)
Nov 65°/50°F (18.1°/9.8°C) 70°/55°F (21.0°/12.8°C)
Dec 57°/44°F (14.1°/6.8°C) 66°/51°F (18.9°/10.5°C)

Data: Hellenic National Meteorological Service Hellenic National Meteorological Service, Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale

Can you move from Greece to Morocco?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Greece 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.

Greece passport

Greece passport holder visiting Morocco

Visa Free
Greece passport holders can enter Morocco without a visa.
Morocco passport

Morocco passport holder visiting Greece

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

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 Greece?

Yes — Morocco is on average about 51% cheaper than Greece. 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 MAD90,250 in Morocco on a €67,000 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 7.3 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?

Greece performs better than Morocco across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Morocco is 1.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Greece.

How is healthcare in Morocco compared to Greece?

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Greece leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 7.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Morocco, compared to 65.8 in Greece. Morocco scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Greece: 77).

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

The average high temperature in Casablanca is 72°F, compared to 72°F in Athens. Casablanca receives around 16.1 in of rainfall per year, while Athens gets 16.3 in.

What language do they speak in Morocco?

The official languages in Morocco are Arabic and Berber. In Greece, the official language is Greek.

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At a Glance

GR MA
Population 10,413,962 38,430,770
Currency Euro (€) Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Languages Greek Arabic, Berber
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +30 +212
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 15