Moving to Morocco from Libya
What to Expect
Considering a move from Libya to Morocco? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Libya to Morocco, you would find that Morocco is 3.9 times more expensive than Libya overall. A LYD478,235 salary in Libya would need to be roughly MAD1,199,565 in Morocco to maintain the same lifestyle.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Libya and Morocco.
What does your salary buy?
LYD478,235 → MAD1,199,565
To maintain the same standard of living in Morocco
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 88.2% more
Groceries
pay 29.2% more
Transportation
pay 15.0 times more
Housing
pay 67.7% more
Childcare
pay 3.4 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.8 times 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 Libya to Morocco.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Morocco compared to Libya.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Morocco performs significantly better than Libya 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 Libya 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
Libya 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
share of households with internet
Morocco generally does better on infrastructure, though Libya leads in electricity per capita.
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
Libya 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Libya performs better than Morocco 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 | Tripoli | Rabat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 66°/50°F (19°/10°C) | 65°/47°F (19°/8°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 81°/62°F (27°/17°C) | 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) | 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 74°/57°F (23°/14°C) | 71°/52°F (22°/11°C) |
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| Month | Tripoli | Rabat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/48°F (17.9°/8.9°C) | 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C) |
| Feb | 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.5°C) | 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C) |
| Mar | 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.2°C) | 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C) |
| Apr | 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.7°C) | 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C) |
| May | 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.7°C) | 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C) |
| Jun | 87°/68°F (30.4°/20.1°C) | 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) |
| Jul | 89°/71°F (31.7°/21.7°C) | 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C) |
| Aug | 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.7°C) | 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C) |
| Sep | 88°/71°F (31.0°/21.4°C) | 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) |
| Oct | 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C) | 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C) |
| Nov | 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C) | 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C) |
| Dec | 67°/50°F (19.3°/9.9°C) | 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C) |
Data:
National Meteorological Centre,
Direction de la Météorologie Nationale
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Libya 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.
Libya passport holder visiting Morocco
Visa Required
Morocco passport holder visiting Libya
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 Libya?
On average Morocco is around 72% pricier than Libya, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Morocco?
Budget about MAD299,891 for 3 months in Morocco (based on a LYD478,235 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 Libya across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Morocco compared to Libya?
Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Libya leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 7.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Morocco, compared to 21.6 in Libya. Morocco scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Libya: 62).
What's the weather like in Morocco compared to Libya?
The average high temperature in Rabat is 73°F, compared to 78°F in Tripoli. Rabat receives around 20.6 in of rainfall per year, while Tripoli gets 13.1 in.
What language do they speak in Morocco?
The official languages in Morocco are Arabic and Berber. In Libya, the official language is Arabic.
