Moving to Morocco from Mali

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mali to Morocco, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and Berber. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Rabat averages 73°F vs 95°F in Bamako, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Morocco compared to Mali.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ML
20.2
MA
18.6

Morocco performs significantly better than Mali across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ML
$104
MA
$606
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ML
1.9
MA
7.3

Mali 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

ML
65.0
MA
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ML
0.3t
MA
1.8t

Mali generally does better on environment, though Morocco leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

ML
0.8
MA
6.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ML
8.0%
MA
50.8%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ML
3.0%
MA
9.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ML
$2,500
MA
$8,800

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ML
62.4 yrs
MA
73.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ML
60.6
MA
19.2

Morocco performs significantly better than Mali across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Bamako Rain: 39.0 in/yr (991 mm)
95° / 70°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bamako Rabat
Jan–Mar 97°/68°F (36°/20°C) 65°/47°F (19°/8°C)
Apr–Jun 100°/76°F (38°/25°C) 74°/56°F (23°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/71°F (32°/22°C) 81°/64°F (27°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 94°/66°F (34°/19°C) 71°/52°F (22°/11°C)
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Month Bamako Rabat
Jan 92°/63°F (33.4°/17.0°C) 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C)
Feb 98°/68°F (36.4°/19.9°C) 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C)
Mar 101°/73°F (38.5°/22.9°C) 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C)
Apr 103°/77°F (39.6°/25.2°C) 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C)
May 101°/78°F (38.5°/25.4°C) 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C)
Jun 96°/74°F (35.3°/23.6°C) 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C)
Jul 90°/72°F (32.1°/22.2°C) 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C)
Aug 88°/71°F (31.1°/21.8°C) 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C)
Sep 90°/71°F (32.2°/21.6°C) 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C)
Oct 94°/70°F (34.6°/21.3°C) 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C)
Nov 96°/65°F (35.3°/18.4°C) 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C)
Dec 92°/62°F (33.4°/16.8°C) 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Mali (MALI-METEO) Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Mali (MALI-METEO), Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mali 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.

Mali passport

Mali passport holder visiting Morocco

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Mali passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Morocco.
Morocco passport

Morocco passport holder visiting Mali

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

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 Mali across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Morocco compared to Mali?

Mali 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 1.9 in Mali. Morocco scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mali: 41).

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

The average high temperature in Rabat is 73°F, compared to 95°F in Bamako. Rabat receives around 20.6 in of rainfall per year, while Bamako gets 39.0 in.

What language do they speak in Morocco?

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

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At a Glance

ML MA
Population 20,741,769 36,738,229
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Languages French Arabic, Berber
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +223 +212
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15