Moving to Morocco from Lebanon
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Lebanon to Morocco — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Lebanon to Morocco, you would find that Morocco is 22.6% cheaper than Lebanon overall. A LBP6,716,250,000 salary in Lebanon would need to be roughly MAD586,722 in Morocco to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Lebanon to Morocco.
What does your salary buy?
LBP6,716,250,000 → MAD586,722
To maintain the same standard of living in Morocco
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 44.5% less
Groceries
pay 8.5% less
Transportation
pay 9.0% less
Housing
pay 39.6% less
Childcare
pay 27.9% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 8.3% less
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?
Real numbers on people moving from Lebanon to Morocco, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Lebanon and Morocco stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Lebanon generally does better on safety, though Morocco leads in homicide rate.
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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Morocco leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Lebanon generally does better on environment, though Morocco leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Morocco generally does better on infrastructure, though Lebanon leads in broadband per 100 people.
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
Lebanon 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
Lebanon generally does better on family life, though Morocco leads in education spending.
Data: Ministry of Finance, Lebanon, 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 | Beirut | Rabat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | — | 65°/47°F (19°/8°C) |
| Apr–Jun | — | 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | — | 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | — | 71°/52°F (22°/11°C) |
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| Month | Beirut | Rabat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | — | 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C) |
| Feb | — | 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C) |
| Mar | — | 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C) |
| Apr | — | 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C) |
| May | — | 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C) |
| Jun | — | 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) |
| Jul | — | 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C) |
| Aug | — | 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C) |
| Sep | — | 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) |
| Oct | — | 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C) |
| Nov | — | 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C) |
| Dec | — | 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C) |
Direction de la Météorologie NationaleVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Lebanon 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.
Lebanon passport holder visiting Morocco
Visa Required
Morocco passport holder visiting Lebanon
Visa on ArrivalData: 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 Lebanon?
Generally yes: Morocco runs about 15% cheaper than Lebanon on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
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 LBP6,716,250,000 comparable salary, that's around MAD146,680 in Morocco for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, 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 Lebanon and Morocco.
Is Morocco safe for expats?
Lebanon 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 2.3 in Lebanon.
How is healthcare in Morocco compared to Lebanon?
Lebanon 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 26.2 in Lebanon. Morocco scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lebanon: 73).
What's the weather like in Morocco compared to Lebanon?
The average high temperature in Rabat is 73°F, compared to None°F in Beirut. Rabat receives around 20.6 in of rainfall per year, while Beirut gets 32.5 in.
What language do they speak in Morocco?
The official languages in Morocco are Arabic and Berber. In Lebanon, the official languages are Arabic and French.
