Moving to Morocco from Madagascar

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Madagascar to Morocco? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Madagascar to Morocco, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and Berber.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Morocco compared to Madagascar.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MG
22.5
MA
18.6

Morocco performs significantly better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MG
$63
MA
$606
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

MG
1.8
MA
7.3

Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Morocco 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

MG
58.0
MA
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MG
0.1t
MA
1.8t

Madagascar performs better than Morocco across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MG
0.1
MA
6.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MG
11.3%
MA
50.8%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MG
3.1%
MA
9.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MG
$1,700
MA
$8,800

Madagascar generally does better on employment & economy, though Morocco leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MG
68.2 yrs
MA
73.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MG
39.0
MA
19.2

Morocco generally does better on family life, though Madagascar leads in literacy rate.

Data: General Direction of Taxes, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Antananarivo Rain: 47.2 in/yr (1198 mm)
76° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Antananarivo Rabat
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) 65°/47°F (19°/8°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/57°F (24°/14°C) 74°/56°F (23°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) 81°/64°F (27°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) 71°/52°F (22°/11°C)
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Month Antananarivo Rabat
Jan 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.3°C) 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C)
Feb 79°/63°F (26.3°/17.4°C) 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C)
Mar 79°/63°F (26.2°/17.0°C) 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C)
Apr 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.8°C) 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C)
May 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.8°C) 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C)
Jun 71°/53°F (21.4°/11.5°C) 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C)
Jul 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C)
Aug 71°/52°F (21.4°/10.9°C) 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C)
Sep 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C) 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C)
Oct 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C) 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C)
Nov 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C)
Dec 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.9°C) 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C)

Data: Direction Générale de la Météorologie Direction Générale de la Météorologie, Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Madagascar 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.

Madagascar passport

Madagascar passport holder visiting Morocco

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

Morocco passport holder visiting Madagascar

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

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 Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Morocco compared to Madagascar?

Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Morocco leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 7.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Morocco, compared to 1.8 in Madagascar. Morocco scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Madagascar: 35).

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

The average high temperature in Rabat is 73°F, compared to 76°F in Antananarivo. Rabat receives around 20.6 in of rainfall per year, while Antananarivo gets 47.2 in.

What language do they speak in Morocco?

The official languages in Morocco are Arabic and Berber. In Madagascar, the official languages are French and Malagasy.

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At a Glance

MG MA
Population 28,172,462 36,738,229
Currency Malagasy Ariary (MGA) Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Languages French, Malagasy Arabic, Berber
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +261 +212
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15