Moving to El Salvador from Morocco

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Morocco to El Salvador, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — San Salvador averages 87°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 El Salvador.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MA
1.7
SV
7.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MA
18.6
SV
21.5

Morocco performs better than El Salvador across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MA
$606
SV
$1,176
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MA
7.3
SV
15.5

El Salvador 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
SV
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MA
1.8t
SV
1.5t

El Salvador performs significantly better than Morocco across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MA
6.4
SV
10.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MA
50.8%
SV
13.2%

El Salvador generally does better on infrastructure, though Morocco leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MA
9.1%
SV
2.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MA
$8,800
SV
$11,300

El Salvador generally does better on employment & economy, though Morocco leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MA
73.7 yrs
SV
75.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MA
19.2
SV
12.1

El Salvador generally does better on family life, though Morocco leads in education spending.

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

San Salvador Rain: 70.0 in/yr (1777 mm)
87° / 66°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Rabat San Salvador
Jan–Mar 65°/47°F (19°/8°C) 89°/64°F (32°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) 88°/68°F (31°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) 86°/67°F (30°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/52°F (22°/11°C) 86°/65°F (30°/18°C)
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Month Rabat San Salvador
Jan 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C) 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.9°C)
Feb 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C) 90°/64°F (32.0°/17.6°C)
Mar 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C) 91°/65°F (32.7°/18.4°C)
Apr 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C) 91°/68°F (32.7°/19.8°C)
May 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C) 88°/69°F (31.1°/20.4°C)
Jun 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C)
Jul 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C) 87°/67°F (30.3°/19.5°C)
Aug 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C) 87°/67°F (30.4°/19.7°C)
Sep 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.6°C)
Oct 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C) 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.4°C)
Nov 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C) 86°/65°F (29.9°/18.4°C)
Dec 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C) 86°/63°F (30.1°/17.4°C)

Data: Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale, Gerencia de Meteorología Gerencia de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Morocco passport

Morocco passport holder visiting El Salvador

Visa Required
Morocco passport holders need a visa to enter El Salvador.
El Salvador passport

El Salvador passport holder visiting Morocco

Visa Required
El Salvador 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 El Salvador?

Internet is rarely the blocker — El Salvador has 10.6 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 El Salvador safe for expats?

Morocco performs better than El Salvador across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in El Salvador is 7.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.7 in Morocco.

How is healthcare in El Salvador compared to Morocco?

El Salvador generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Morocco leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 15.5 doctors per 10,000 people in El Salvador, compared to 7.3 in Morocco. El Salvador scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Morocco: 69).

What's the weather like in El Salvador compared to Morocco?

The average high temperature in San Salvador is 87°F, compared to 73°F in Rabat. San Salvador receives around 70.0 in of rainfall per year, while Rabat gets 20.6 in.

What language do they speak in El Salvador?

The official language in El Salvador is Spanish. In Morocco, the official languages are Arabic and Berber.

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At a Glance

MA SV
Population 36,738,229 6,568,745
Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD) Salvadoran Colón (SVC)
Languages Arabic, Berber Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +212 +503
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15 911