Moving to Eritrea from Morocco

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Eritrea compared to Morocco.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MA
1.7
ER
14.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MA
18.6
ER
17.7

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MA
$606
ER
$87
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MA
7.3
ER
0.7

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Eritrea 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
ER
78.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MA
1.8t
ER
0.2t

Morocco generally does better on environment, though Eritrea 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
ER
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MA
50.8%
ER
11.2%

Morocco generally does better on infrastructure, though Eritrea 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%
ER
5.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MA
$8,800
ER
$1,600

Morocco generally does better on employment & economy, though Eritrea 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
ER
66.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MA
19.2
ER
41.5

Morocco generally does better on family life, though Eritrea 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

Asmara Rain: 20.9 in/yr (532 mm)
74° / 48°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Rabat Asmara
Jan–Mar 65°/47°F (19°/8°C) 75°/44°F (24°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) 77°/51°F (25°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) 72°/51°F (22°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/52°F (22°/11°C) 71°/46°F (22°/8°C)
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Month Rabat Asmara
Jan 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C) 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C)
Feb 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C) 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C)
Mar 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C) 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C)
Apr 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C) 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C)
May 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C) 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C)
Jun 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C)
Jul 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C) 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C)
Aug 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C) 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C)
Sep 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C)
Oct 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C) 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C)
Nov 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C) 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C)
Dec 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C) 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C)

Data: Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale, Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Morocco passport

Morocco passport holder visiting Eritrea

Visa Required
Morocco passport holders need a visa to enter Eritrea.
Eritrea passport

Eritrea passport holder visiting Morocco

Visa Required
Eritrea 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 Eritrea?

Connectivity is usually fine (Eritrea: 0.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Eritrea offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Eritrea safe for expats?

Morocco generally does better on safety, though Eritrea leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Eritrea is 14.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.7 in Morocco.

How is healthcare in Eritrea compared to Morocco?

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Eritrea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 0.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Eritrea, compared to 7.3 in Morocco. Eritrea scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Morocco: 69).

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

The average high temperature in Asmara is 74°F, compared to 73°F in Rabat. Asmara receives around 20.9 in of rainfall per year, while Rabat gets 20.6 in.

What language do they speak in Eritrea?

The official languages in Eritrea are Arabic, English and Tigrinya. In Morocco, the official languages are Arabic and Berber.

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At a Glance

MA ER
Population 36,738,229 6,209,262
Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD) Eritrean Nakfa (ERN)
Languages Arabic, Berber Arabic, English, Tigrinya
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +212 +291
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15