Moving to Morocco from Missouri

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Missouri to Morocco, you would find that Morocco is 47.0% cheaper than Missouri. A $75,000 salary in Missouri would need to be roughly MAD434,788 in Morocco to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and Berber.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 MAD434,788

To maintain the same standard of living in Morocco

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

Restaurants

pay 65.8% less

Groceries

pay 52.9% less

Transportation

pay 4.7% less

Housing

pay 68.6% less

Childcare

pay 83.9% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 41.2% less

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Exchange rate: 1 USD = 9.32 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Missouri to Morocco, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
1,971 ↑ 10% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Morocco · UN DESA

Who's moving to Morocco?

Top countries of origin for Morocco's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

MO
37.5%
MA
26.1%

Morocco performs significantly better than Missouri across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

MO
88.3%
MA
88.0%

Missouri performs better than Morocco across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MO
3.3%
MA
9.1%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

MO
$56,344
MA
$8,800

Missouri generally does better on employment & economy, though Morocco leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

MO
75.1 yrs
MA
73.7 yrs

Missouri performs better than Morocco across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Columbia Rain: 46.3 in/yr (1175 mm)
66° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Columbia Rabat
Jan–Mar 47°/28°F (8°/-2°C) 65°/47°F (19°/8°C)
Apr–Jun 76°/55°F (24°/13°C) 74°/56°F (23°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/65°F (30°/18°C) 81°/64°F (27°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 55°/36°F (13°/2°C) 71°/52°F (22°/11°C)
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Month Columbia Rabat
Jan 40°/22°F (4.3°/-5.3°C) 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C)
Feb 45°/26°F (7.2°/-3.3°C) 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C)
Mar 56°/35°F (13.3°/1.7°C) 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C)
Apr 67°/46°F (19.3°/7.6°C) 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C)
May 75°/55°F (24.0°/12.9°C) 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C)
Jun 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.1°C) 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C)
Jul 90°/69°F (32.0°/20.4°C) 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C)
Aug 88°/67°F (31.3°/19.6°C) 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C)
Sep 80°/58°F (26.6°/14.5°C) 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C)
Oct 68°/47°F (20.0°/8.1°C) 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C)
Nov 55°/37°F (12.7°/2.6°C) 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C)
Dec 42°/25°F (5.6°/-3.8°C) 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Morocco

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Morocco without a visa.
Morocco passport

Morocco passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Morocco passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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 Missouri?

Yes — Morocco is on average about 38% cheaper than Missouri. 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 MAD108,697 in Morocco on a $75,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Morocco?

Usually fine from major cities in Morocco. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Morocco compared to Missouri?

Morocco performs significantly better than Missouri across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Rabat is 73°F, compared to 66°F in Columbia. Rabat receives around 20.6 in of rainfall per year, while Columbia gets 46.3 in.

What language do they speak in Morocco?

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

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At a Glance

MA
Population 5,988,927 36,738,229
Currency United States Dollar ($) Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Languages English Arabic, Berber
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +212
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911 15