Moving to Cabo Verde from Morocco

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Morocco to Cabo Verde.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MA
1.7
CV
6.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MA
18.6
CV
16.5

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MA
$606
CV
$616
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MA
7.3
CV
44.6

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Morocco leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MA
59.0
CV
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MA
1.8t
CV
1.3t

Morocco generally does better on environment, though Cabo Verde 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
CV
5.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MA
50.8%
CV
57.2%

Morocco performs better than Cabo Verde across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MA
9.1%
CV
12.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MA
$8,800
CV
$8,200

Morocco performs better than Cabo Verde across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MA
73.7 yrs
CV
73.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MA
19.2
CV
23.5

Cabo Verde generally does better on family life, though Morocco leads in infant mortality.

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

Praia Rain: 2.8 in/yr (70 mm)
79° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Rabat Praia
Jan–Mar 65°/47°F (19°/8°C) 76°/None°F (24°/None°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) 78°/None°F (25°/None°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) 83°/None°F (28°/None°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/52°F (22°/11°C) 80°/None°F (27°/None°C)
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Month Rabat Praia
Jan 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C) 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C)
Feb 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C) 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C)
Mar 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
Apr 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
May 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C) 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C)
Jun 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C)
Jul 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C) 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C)
Aug 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C) 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C)
Sep 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C)
Oct 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C) 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C)
Nov 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C) 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C)
Dec 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C) 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Morocco passport

Morocco passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

Visa Free
Morocco passport holders can enter Cabo Verde without a visa.
Cabo Verde passport

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Morocco

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Cabo Verde passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) 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 Cabo Verde?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Cabo Verde has 5.8 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 Cabo Verde safe for expats?

Morocco generally does better on safety, though Cabo Verde leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Cabo Verde is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.7 in Morocco.

How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to Morocco?

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Morocco leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 44.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Cabo Verde, compared to 7.3 in Morocco. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Morocco: 69).

What's the weather like in Cabo Verde compared to Morocco?

The average high temperature in Praia is 79°F, compared to 73°F in Rabat. Praia receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Rabat gets 20.6 in.

What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?

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

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At a Glance

MA CV
Population 36,738,229 596,707
Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD) Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Languages Arabic, Berber Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +212 +238
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15