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 42.1% cheaper than Greece overall. A €65,577 salary in Greece would need to be roughly MAD471,933 in Morocco to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and Berber.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

€65,577 MAD471,933

To maintain the same standard of living in Morocco

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

Restaurants

pay 56.8% less

Groceries

pay 44.6% less

Transportation

pay 30.9% less

Housing

pay 44.9% less

Childcare

pay 56.5% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 37.1% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 10.66 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.

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 25% less than cities in Greece.

Greece

Corfu 46%
Kavala 40%

Morocco

Kenitra 32%
Tetouan 31%

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 United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

GR
1.1
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 United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

GR
63.7
MA
7.3

Greece 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

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 United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GR
43.0
MA
6.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GR
20.7%
MA
50.8%

Greece 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

GR
11.0%
MA
9.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GR
$36,300
MA
$8,800

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GR
81.5 yrs
MA
73.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GR
3.5
MA
19.2

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

Data: GSIS, Greece, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Athens Rabat
Jan–Mar 57°/42°F (14°/6°C) 65°/47°F (19°/8°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/57°F (26°/14°C) 74°/56°F (23°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/67°F (32°/20°C) 81°/64°F (27°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) 71°/52°F (22°/11°C)
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Month Athens Rabat
Jan 54°/41°F (12.5°/5.2°C) 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C)
Feb 56°/42°F (13.5°/5.4°C) 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C)
Mar 60°/44°F (15.7°/6.7°C) 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C)
Apr 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C) 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C)
May 79°/57°F (26.0°/13.9°C) 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C)
Jun 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.2°C) 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C)
Jul 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C) 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C)
Aug 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C) 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C)
Sep 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.3°C) 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C)
Oct 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C) 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C)
Nov 65°/50°F (18.1°/9.8°C) 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C)
Dec 57°/44°F (14.1°/6.8°C) 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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 32% 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 MAD117,983 in Morocco on a €65,577 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?

Greece performs better than Morocco across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Morocco is 1.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Greece.

How is healthcare in Morocco compared to Greece?

Greece 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 63.7 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 Rabat is 73°F, compared to 72°F in Athens. Rabat receives around 20.6 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 10,533,871 36,738,229
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