Moving to Morocco from Jordan

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Jordan to Morocco — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Jordan to Morocco, you would find that Morocco is 5.0% cheaper than Jordan overall. A JOD53,175 salary in Jordan would need to be roughly MAD765,386 in Morocco to maintain the same lifestyle.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Jordan to Morocco.

What does your salary buy?

JOD53,175 MAD765,386

To maintain the same standard of living in Morocco

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 8.1% more

Groceries

pay 2.0% less

Transportation

pay 4.7% less

Housing

pay 7.9% less

Childcare

pay 15.9% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 25.6% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 JOD = 13.19 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.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Jordan and Morocco stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

JO
1.0
MA
1.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

JO
13.6
MA
18.6

Jordan 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

JO
$798
MA
$606
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

JO
25.1
MA
7.3

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jordan 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

JO
38.0
MA
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

JO
2.1t
MA
1.8t

Jordan 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

JO
7.1
MA
6.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

JO
102.5%
MA
50.8%

Jordan generally does better on infrastructure, though Morocco leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

JO
17.9%
MA
9.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

JO
$9,400
MA
$8,800

Jordan generally does better on employment & economy, though Morocco leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

JO
76.0 yrs
MA
73.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

JO
13.9
MA
19.2

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

Data: Jordan Tax Service, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Amman Rain: 10.6 in/yr (269 mm)
74° / 52°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Amman Rabat
Jan–Mar 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) 65°/47°F (19°/8°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) 74°/56°F (23°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) 81°/64°F (27°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) 71°/52°F (22°/11°C)
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Month Amman Rabat
Jan 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C)
Feb 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C)
Mar 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C)
Apr 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C)
May 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C)
Jun 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C)
Jul 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C)
Aug 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C)
Sep 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C)
Oct 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C)
Nov 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C)
Dec 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C)

Data: Jordan Meteorological Department Jordan Meteorological Department, Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Jordan 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.

Jordan passport

Jordan passport holder visiting Morocco

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Jordan passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Morocco.
Morocco passport

Morocco passport holder visiting Jordan

Visa on Arrival
Morocco passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Jordan.

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 Jordan?

Day-to-day costs in Morocco run about 9% higher than Jordan on average; specific cities can swing further.

How much money do I need to move to Morocco?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a JOD53,175 comparable salary, that's around MAD191,346 in Morocco for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Morocco?

With 6.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Morocco can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Jordan and Morocco.

Is Morocco safe for expats?

Jordan performs better than Morocco across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Morocco is 1.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Jordan.

How is healthcare in Morocco compared to Jordan?

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jordan leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 7.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Morocco, compared to 25.1 in Jordan. Morocco scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Jordan: 65).

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

The average high temperature in Rabat is 73°F, compared to 74°F in Amman. Rabat receives around 20.6 in of rainfall per year, while Amman gets 10.6 in.

What language do they speak in Morocco?

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

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At a Glance

JO MA
Population 10,998,531 36,738,229
Currency Jordanian Dinar (JOD) Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Languages Arabic Arabic, Berber
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +962 +212
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 15