Moving to Morocco from Guyana

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Guyana to Morocco? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Guyana to Morocco, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and Berber. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Rabat averages 73°F vs 87°F in Georgetown, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Morocco compared to Guyana.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

GY
16.3
MA
1.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GY
15.2
MA
18.6

Guyana generally does better on safety, though Morocco leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GY
$1,331
MA
$606
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

GY
14.0
MA
7.3

Guyana 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

GY
52.0
MA
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GY
4.6t
MA
1.8t

Guyana 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

GY
13.1
MA
6.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GY
3.3%
MA
50.8%

Guyana 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

GY
12.4%
MA
9.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GY
$49,800
MA
$8,800

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GY
71.9 yrs
MA
73.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GY
22.1
MA
19.2

Morocco generally does better on family life, though Guyana leads in literacy rate.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Georgetown Rain: 89.1 in/yr (2263 mm)
87° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Georgetown Rabat
Jan–Mar 84°/75°F (29°/24°C) 65°/47°F (19°/8°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) 74°/56°F (23°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) 81°/64°F (27°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 71°/52°F (22°/11°C)
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Month Georgetown Rabat
Jan 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C) 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C)
Feb 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C) 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C)
Mar 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C) 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C)
Apr 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C) 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C)
May 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C) 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C)
Jun 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C) 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C)
Jul 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C) 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C)
Aug 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C) 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C)
Sep 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C) 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C)
Oct 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C) 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C)
Nov 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C) 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C)
Dec 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C) 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C)

Data: Hydrometeorological Service Hydrometeorological Service, Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guyana 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.

Guyana passport

Guyana passport holder visiting Morocco

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

Morocco passport holder visiting Guyana

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

Data: 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?

Guyana generally does better on safety, though Morocco leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Morocco is 1.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 16.3 in Guyana.

How is healthcare in Morocco compared to Guyana?

Guyana 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 14.0 in Guyana. Morocco scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guyana: 76).

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

The average high temperature in Rabat is 73°F, compared to 87°F in Georgetown. Rabat receives around 20.6 in of rainfall per year, while Georgetown gets 89.1 in.

What language do they speak in Morocco?

The official languages in Morocco are Arabic and Berber. In Guyana, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

GY MA
Population 789,683 36,738,229
Currency Guyanaese Dollar (GYD) Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Languages English Arabic, Berber
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +592 +212
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15