Moving to Morocco from Kuwait

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Kuwait to Morocco — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Kuwait to Morocco, you would find that Morocco is 6.6% cheaper than Kuwait overall. A KWD23,224 salary in Kuwait would need to be roughly MAD544,798 in Morocco to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Rabat averages 73°F vs 94°F in Kuwait City, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

KWD23,224 MAD544,798

To maintain the same standard of living in Morocco

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

Restaurants

pay 10.6% less

Groceries

pay 12.8% less

Transportation

pay 72.9% more

Housing

pay 31.8% less

Childcare

pay 44.0% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 22.1% less

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Exchange rate: 1 KWD = 30.2 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Kuwait to Morocco.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

KW
0.2
MA
1.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KW
9.2
MA
18.6

Kuwait 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

KW
$2,567
MA
$606
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

KW
22.9
MA
7.3

Kuwait 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

KW
45.0
MA
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KW
23.7t
MA
1.8t

Kuwait 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

KW
1.5
MA
6.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KW
3850.5%
MA
50.8%

Kuwait generally does better on infrastructure, though Morocco leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

KW
2.1%
MA
9.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KW
$50,800
MA
$8,800

Kuwait performs better than Morocco across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KW
79.1 yrs
MA
73.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KW
7.4
MA
19.2

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

Data: Ministry of Finance, Kuwait, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Kuwait City Rain: 4.6 in/yr (116 mm)
94° / 68°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kuwait City Rabat
Jan–Mar 73°/51°F (23°/11°C) 65°/47°F (19°/8°C)
Apr–Jun 104°/76°F (40°/25°C) 74°/56°F (23°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 114°/84°F (46°/29°C) 81°/64°F (27°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) 71°/52°F (22°/11°C)
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Month Kuwait City Rabat
Jan 67°/47°F (19.5°/8.5°C) 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C)
Feb 71°/50°F (21.8°/10.0°C) 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C)
Mar 80°/57°F (26.9°/14.0°C) 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C)
Apr 93°/67°F (33.9°/19.5°C) 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C)
May 106°/78°F (40.9°/25.4°C) 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C)
Jun 114°/84°F (45.5°/28.9°C) 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C)
Jul 116°/87°F (46.7°/30.7°C) 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C)
Aug 116°/85°F (46.9°/29.5°C) 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C)
Sep 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.2°C) 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C)
Oct 98°/71°F (36.6°/21.5°C) 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C)
Nov 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.5°C) 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C)
Dec 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.9°C) 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kuwait 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.

Kuwait passport

Kuwait passport holder visiting Morocco

Visa Free
Kuwait passport holders can enter Morocco without a visa.
Morocco passport

Morocco passport holder visiting Kuwait

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

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 Kuwait?

Yes — Morocco is on average about 22% cheaper than Kuwait. 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 MAD136,200 in Morocco on a KWD23,224 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?

Kuwait performs better than Morocco across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Morocco is 1.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.2 in Kuwait.

How is healthcare in Morocco compared to Kuwait?

Kuwait 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 22.9 in Kuwait. Morocco scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kuwait: 78).

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

The average high temperature in Rabat is 73°F, compared to 94°F in Kuwait City. Rabat receives around 20.6 in of rainfall per year, while Kuwait City gets 4.6 in.

What language do they speak in Morocco?

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

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At a Glance

KW MA
Population 3,068,155 36,738,229
Currency Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Languages Arabic Arabic, Berber
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +965 +212
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 15