Moving to Angola from Morocco

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Morocco to Angola — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Morocco to Angola, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Luanda averages 82°F vs 73°F in Rabat, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Morocco and Angola stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MA
1.7
AO
4.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MA
18.6
AO
15.0

Morocco generally does better on safety, though Angola leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MA
$606
AO
$248
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MA
7.3
AO
2.4

Angola 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

MA
59.0
AO
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MA
1.8t
AO
0.7t

Morocco generally does better on environment, though Angola leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MA
6.4
AO
0.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MA
50.8%
AO
1.9%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MA
9.1%
AO
14.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MA
$8,800
AO
$7,200

Morocco generally does better on employment & economy, though Angola leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MA
73.7 yrs
AO
62.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MA
19.2
AO
58.9

Morocco performs better than Angola across all family life metrics.

Data: Direction Générale des Impôts, Morocco, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Luanda Rain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
82° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Rabat Luanda
Jan–Mar 65°/47°F (19°/8°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) 76°/67°F (24°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/52°F (22°/11°C) 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Rabat Luanda
Jan 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C)
Feb 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C)
Mar 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C)
Apr 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C)
May 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C) 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C)
Jun 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C)
Jul 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C)
Aug 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C)
Sep 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C)
Oct 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C) 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C)
Nov 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C)
Dec 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C) 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C)

Data: Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Morocco and Angola. To live, work, or study long-term in Angola, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Angola's immigration authority.

Morocco passport

Morocco passport holder visiting Angola

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

Angola passport holder visiting Morocco

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Angola?

With 0.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Angola can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Morocco and Angola.

Is Angola safe for expats?

Morocco generally does better on safety, though Angola leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Angola is 4.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.7 in Morocco.

How is healthcare in Angola compared to Morocco?

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Morocco leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Angola, compared to 7.3 in Morocco. Angola scores 37 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Morocco: 69).

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

The average high temperature in Luanda is 82°F, compared to 73°F in Rabat. Luanda receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Rabat gets 20.6 in.

What language do they speak in Angola?

The official language in Angola is Portuguese. In Morocco, the official languages are Arabic and Berber.

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At a Glance

MA AO
Population 36,738,229 34,795,287
Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD) Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
Languages Arabic, Berber Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +212 +244
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15