Moving to Morocco from Guinea-Bissau
What to Expect
Considering a move from Guinea-Bissau to Morocco? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Guinea-Bissau to Morocco, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and Berber. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Rabat averages 73°F vs 90°F in Bissau, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Morocco compared to Guinea-Bissau.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Guinea-Bissau generally does better on safety, though Morocco leads in road traffic deaths.
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
Guinea-Bissau generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Morocco leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Guinea-Bissau generally does better on environment, though Morocco leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Morocco generally does better on infrastructure, though Guinea-Bissau leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Morocco generally does better on employment & economy, though Guinea-Bissau leads in unemployment 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Morocco performs significantly better than Guinea-Bissau across all family life metrics.
Data: 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 | Bissau | Rabat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 92°/67°F (33°/20°C) | 65°/47°F (19°/8°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/66°F (33°/19°C) | 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 87°/68°F (30°/20°C) | 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 90°/69°F (32°/21°C) | 71°/52°F (22°/11°C) |
View all months
| Month | Bissau | Rabat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.4°C) | 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C) |
| Feb | 96°/72°F (35.4°/22.0°C) | 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C) |
| Mar | 90°/63°F (32.1°/17.1°C) | 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C) |
| Apr | 92°/64°F (33.4°/17.7°C) | 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C) |
| May | 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.3°C) | 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C) |
| Jun | 89°/68°F (31.4°/20.0°C) | 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) |
| Jul | 88°/68°F (30.9°/20.1°C) | 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C) |
| Aug | 86°/68°F (30.2°/20.2°C) | 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C) |
| Sep | 86°/67°F (30.0°/19.3°C) | 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) |
| Oct | 90°/69°F (32.2°/20.5°C) | 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C) |
| Nov | 90°/69°F (32.2°/20.6°C) | 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C) |
| Dec | — | 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C) |
Data:
Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia da Guiné-Bissau,
Direction de la Météorologie Nationale
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guinea-Bissau 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.
Guinea-Bissau passport holder visiting Morocco
Visa Required
Morocco passport holder visiting Guinea-Bissau
Visa on ArrivalData: 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?
Guinea-Bissau generally does better on safety, though Morocco leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Morocco is 1.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Guinea-Bissau.
How is healthcare in Morocco compared to Guinea-Bissau?
Guinea-Bissau generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Morocco leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 7.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Morocco, compared to 2.1 in Guinea-Bissau. Morocco scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guinea-Bissau: 37).
What's the weather like in Morocco compared to Guinea-Bissau?
The average high temperature in Rabat is 73°F, compared to 90°F in Bissau. Rabat receives around 20.6 in of rainfall per year, while Bissau gets 69.1 in.
What language do they speak in Morocco?
The official languages in Morocco are Arabic and Berber. In Guinea-Bissau, the official languages are Portuguese and Upper Guinea Creole.
