Moving to Burundi from Morocco

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Morocco to Burundi, and you’d need to navigate life in French and Kirundi. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Bujumbura averages 85°F vs 73°F in Rabat, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MA
1.7
BI
5.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MA
18.6
BI
12.3

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MA
$606
BI
$100
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MA
7.3
BI
0.6

Burundi 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
BI
71.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MA
1.8t
BI
0.1t

Morocco generally does better on environment, though Burundi 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
BI
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MA
50.8%
BI
10.2%

Morocco generally does better on infrastructure, though Burundi 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%
BI
0.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MA
$8,800
BI
$900

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MA
73.7 yrs
BI
67.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MA
19.2
BI
37.8

Morocco performs better than Burundi 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Bujumbura Rain: 30.9 in/yr (786 mm)
85° / 66°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Rabat Bujumbura
Jan–Mar 65°/47°F (19°/8°C) 85°/67°F (29°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) 86°/66°F (30°/19°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) 86°/64°F (30°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/52°F (22°/11°C) 85°/66°F (29°/19°C)
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Month Rabat Bujumbura
Jan 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C) 84°/67°F (29.1°/19.2°C)
Feb 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C) 85°/67°F (29.7°/19.3°C)
Mar 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C) 85°/67°F (29.3°/19.3°C)
Apr 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C) 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C)
May 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C) 86°/66°F (29.9°/19.1°C)
Jun 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.6°C)
Jul 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C) 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.2°C)
Aug 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C) 86°/63°F (30.0°/17.4°C)
Sep 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) 88°/65°F (30.9°/18.6°C)
Oct 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C) 86°/66°F (30.1°/19.1°C)
Nov 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C) 84°/66°F (29.1°/19.1°C)
Dec 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C) 84°/66°F (28.9°/19.1°C)

Data: Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale, Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU) Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU)

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Morocco passport

Morocco passport holder visiting Burundi

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

Burundi passport holder visiting Morocco

Visa Required
Burundi 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 Burundi?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Burundi has 0.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Burundi safe for expats?

Morocco generally does better on safety, though Burundi leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Burundi is 5.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.7 in Morocco.

How is healthcare in Burundi compared to Morocco?

Burundi generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Morocco leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 0.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Burundi, compared to 7.3 in Morocco. Burundi scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Morocco: 69).

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

The average high temperature in Bujumbura is 85°F, compared to 73°F in Rabat. Bujumbura receives around 30.9 in of rainfall per year, while Rabat gets 20.6 in.

What language do they speak in Burundi?

The official languages in Burundi are French and Kirundi. In Morocco, the official languages are Arabic and Berber.

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At a Glance

MA BI
Population 36,738,229 12,696,478
Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD) Burundian Franc (BIF)
Languages Arabic, Berber French, Kirundi
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +212 +257
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15