Moving to Cook Islands from Morocco

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Morocco to Cook Islands, and you’d need to navigate life in Cook Islands Māori and English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Morocco and Cook Islands 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
CK
3.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MA
18.6
CK
17.6

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

How's the healthcare?

Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

MA
7.3
CK
13.4
Health coverage index United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access

MA
69
CK
46

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cook Islands leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MA
6.4
CK
18.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

MA
88.0%
CK
64.8%

Morocco generally does better on infrastructure, though Cook Islands leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MA
9.1%
CK
13.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MA
$8,800
CK
$15,600

Morocco generally does better on employment & economy, though Cook Islands leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MA
73.7 yrs
CK
77.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MA
19.2
CK
15.9

Cook Islands generally does better on family life, though Morocco leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Morocco passport

Morocco passport holder visiting Cook Islands

Visa Free
Morocco passport holders can enter Cook Islands 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 Cook Islands?

With 18.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Cook Islands 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 Cook Islands.

Is Cook Islands safe for expats?

Morocco generally does better on safety, though Cook Islands leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Cook Islands is 3.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.7 in Morocco.

How is healthcare in Cook Islands compared to Morocco?

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cook Islands leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 13.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Cook Islands, compared to 7.3 in Morocco. Cook Islands scores 46 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Morocco: 69).

What language do they speak in Cook Islands?

The official languages in Cook Islands are Cook Islands Māori and English. In Morocco, the official languages are Arabic and Berber.

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At a Glance

MA CK
Population 36,738,229 8,128
Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD) New Zealand Dollar (NZ$)
Languages Arabic, Berber Cook Islands Māori, English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +212 +682
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15