Moving to Cote d'Ivoire from Morocco

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Morocco to Cote d'Ivoire? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Morocco to Cote d'Ivoire, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Yamoussoukro averages 94°F vs 73°F in Rabat, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Cote d'Ivoire compared to Morocco.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MA
18.6
CI
20.6

Morocco performs better than Cote d'Ivoire across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MA
$606
CI
$249
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MA
7.3
CI
1.8

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cote d'Ivoire 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
CI
86.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MA
1.8t
CI
0.6t

Morocco generally does better on environment, though Cote d'Ivoire 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
CI
1.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MA
50.8%
CI
5.1%

Morocco generally does better on infrastructure, though Cote d'Ivoire 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%
CI
2.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MA
$8,800
CI
$7,000

Morocco generally does better on employment & economy, though Cote d'Ivoire 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
CI
62.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MA
19.2
CI
55.7

Morocco generally does better on family life, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in literacy rate.

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

Yamoussoukro Rain: 65.0 in/yr (1652 mm)
94° / 67°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Rabat Yamoussoukro
Jan–Mar 65°/47°F (19°/8°C) 99°/63°F (37°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) 94°/69°F (35°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) 90°/67°F (32°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/52°F (22°/11°C) 94°/67°F (34°/20°C)
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Month Rabat Yamoussoukro
Jan 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C) 98°/59°F (36.7°/15.1°C)
Feb 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C) 100°/65°F (38.0°/18.5°C)
Mar 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C) 99°/65°F (37.4°/18.2°C)
Apr 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C) 96°/68°F (35.7°/19.8°C)
May 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C) 94°/70°F (34.7°/20.9°C)
Jun 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C)
Jul 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C) 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.5°C)
Aug 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C) 88°/66°F (31.0°/19.0°C)
Sep 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.5°C)
Oct 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C) 94°/69°F (34.2°/20.5°C)
Nov 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C) 94°/70°F (34.7°/21.2°C)
Dec 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C) 94°/63°F (34.5°/17.2°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Morocco passport

Morocco passport holder visiting Cote d'Ivoire

Visa Free
Morocco passport holders can enter Cote d'Ivoire without a visa.
Cote d'Ivoire passport

Cote d'Ivoire passport holder visiting Morocco

Visa Free
Cote d'Ivoire passport holders can enter Morocco 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 Cote d'Ivoire?

Connectivity is usually fine (Cote d'Ivoire: 1.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Cote d'Ivoire offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Cote d'Ivoire safe for expats?

Morocco performs better than Cote d'Ivoire across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Cote d'Ivoire compared to Morocco?

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Cote d'Ivoire, compared to 7.3 in Morocco. Cote d'Ivoire scores 43 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Morocco: 69).

What's the weather like in Cote d'Ivoire compared to Morocco?

The average high temperature in Yamoussoukro is 94°F, compared to 73°F in Rabat. Yamoussoukro receives around 65.0 in of rainfall per year, while Rabat gets 20.6 in.

What language do they speak in Cote d'Ivoire?

The official language in Cote d'Ivoire is French. In Morocco, the official languages are Arabic and Berber.

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At a Glance

MA CI
Population 36,738,229 28,713,423
Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Arabic, Berber French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +212 +225
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15 110