Moving to Morocco from Iraq
What to Expect
Considering a move from Iraq to Morocco? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Iraq to Morocco, you would find that Morocco is 28.2% more expensive than Iraq overall. A IQD98,131,745 salary in Iraq would need to be roughly MAD973,705 in Morocco to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Rabat averages 73°F vs 87°F in Baghdad, making it significantly cooler.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Iraq and Morocco.
What does your salary buy?
IQD98,131,745 → MAD973,705
To maintain the same standard of living in Morocco
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 26.0% more
Groceries
pay 17.4% more
Transportation
pay 50.8% more
Housing
pay 12.9% less
Childcare
pay 39.1% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 13.4% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Iraq to Morocco.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Morocco compared to Iraq.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Morocco performs significantly better than Iraq across all safety metrics.
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
Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Iraq 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
Morocco performs significantly better than Iraq across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Iraq generally does better on infrastructure, though Morocco 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
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Iraq generally does better on employment & economy, though Morocco 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 Iraq across all family life metrics.
Data: Ministry of Finance, 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 | Baghdad | Rabat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 66°/43°F (19°/6°C) | 65°/47°F (19°/8°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 97°/67°F (36°/20°C) | 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 108°/74°F (43°/24°C) | 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 77°/50°F (25°/10°C) | 71°/52°F (22°/11°C) |
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| Month | Baghdad | Rabat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°/39°F (15.5°/3.8°C) | 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C) |
| Feb | 65°/42°F (18.5°/5.5°C) | 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C) |
| Mar | 74°/49°F (23.6°/9.6°C) | 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C) |
| Apr | 86°/59°F (29.9°/15.2°C) | 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C) |
| May | 98°/68°F (36.5°/20.1°C) | 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C) |
| Jun | 106°/74°F (41.3°/23.3°C) | 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) |
| Jul | 111°/78°F (44.0°/25.5°C) | 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C) |
| Aug | 110°/76°F (43.5°/24.5°C) | 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C) |
| Sep | 104°/69°F (40.2°/20.7°C) | 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) |
| Oct | 92°/61°F (33.4°/15.9°C) | 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C) |
| Nov | 75°/49°F (23.7°/9.2°C) | 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C) |
| Dec | 63°/41°F (17.2°/5.1°C) | 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C) |
Data:
Iraqi Meteorological Organization and Seismology,
Direction de la Météorologie Nationale
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Iraq 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.
Iraq passport holder visiting Morocco
Visa Required
Morocco passport holder visiting Iraq
Visa RequiredData: 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 Iraq?
On average Morocco is around 39% pricier than Iraq, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Morocco?
Budget about MAD243,426 for 3 months in Morocco (based on a IQD98,131,745 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
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?
Morocco performs significantly better than Iraq across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Morocco is 1.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.4 in Iraq.
How is healthcare in Morocco compared to Iraq?
Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Iraq leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 7.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Morocco, compared to 10.1 in Iraq. Morocco scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Iraq: 59).
What's the weather like in Morocco compared to Iraq?
The average high temperature in Rabat is 73°F, compared to 87°F in Baghdad. Rabat receives around 20.6 in of rainfall per year, while Baghdad gets 4.8 in.
What language do they speak in Morocco?
The official languages in Morocco are Arabic and Berber. In Iraq, the official languages are Arabic, Aramaic and Sorani.
