Moving to Ethiopia from Morocco

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Morocco to Ethiopia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MA
1.7
ET
8.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MA
18.6
ET
17.7

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MA
$606
ET
$86
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

MA
7.4
ET
1.4

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ethiopia 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
ET
46.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MA
1.8t
ET
0.1t

Ethiopia performs significantly better than Morocco across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MA
7.3
ET
0.6
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MA
50.8%
ET
32.3%

Morocco generally does better on infrastructure, though Ethiopia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MA
9.0%
ET
3.3%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

MA
$4,672
ET
$933

Morocco generally does better on employment & economy, though Ethiopia leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

MA
75.5 yrs
ET
67.6 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MA
14.7
ET
34.5

Morocco performs better than Ethiopia across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2012–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Direction Générale des Impôts, Morocco (2016), Ethiopian Revenues and Customs Authority (2016), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this

Weather in Ethiopia vs Morocco

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Casablanca Rain: 16.1 in/yr (410 mm)
72° / 59°F

Avg. annual high / low

Addis Ababa Rain: 45.9 in/yr (1165 mm)
74° / 49°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Casablanca Addis Ababa
Jan–Mar 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) 76°/48°F (24°/9°C)
Apr–Jun 73°/61°F (23°/16°C) 75°/51°F (24°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/69°F (26°/20°C) 71°/50°F (21°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/56°F (21°/13°C) 73°/46°F (23°/8°C)
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Month Casablanca Addis Ababa
Jan 64°/48°F (17.6°/8.9°C) 75°/46°F (24.0°/8.0°C)
Feb 65°/49°F (18.1°/9.7°C) 75°/48°F (24.0°/9.0°C)
Mar 67°/53°F (19.7°/11.6°C) 77°/50°F (25.0°/10.0°C)
Apr 69°/56°F (20.6°/13.3°C) 75°/52°F (24.0°/11.0°C)
May 73°/61°F (22.7°/16.0°C) 77°/52°F (25.0°/11.0°C)
Jun 76°/66°F (24.6°/18.7°C) 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.0°C)
Jul 79°/69°F (26.1°/20.5°C) 70°/50°F (21.0°/10.0°C)
Aug 80°/70°F (26.7°/21.0°C) 70°/50°F (21.0°/10.0°C)
Sep 78°/67°F (25.8°/19.5°C) 72°/50°F (22.0°/10.0°C)
Oct 76°/62°F (24.3°/16.8°C) 73°/48°F (23.0°/9.0°C)
Nov 70°/55°F (21.0°/12.8°C) 73°/45°F (23.0°/7.0°C)
Dec 66°/51°F (18.9°/10.5°C) 73°/45°F (23.0°/7.0°C)

Data: Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale, Ethiopian Meteorological Institute (EMI) Ethiopian Meteorological Institute (EMI)

Can you move from Morocco to Ethiopia?

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

Morocco passport

Morocco passport holder visiting Ethiopia

Visa on Arrival
Morocco passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Ethiopia.
Ethiopia passport

Ethiopia passport holder visiting Morocco

Visa Required
Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Ethiopia has 0.6 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 Ethiopia safe for expats?

Morocco generally does better on safety, though Ethiopia leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Ethiopia is 8.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.7 in Morocco.

How is healthcare in Ethiopia compared to Morocco?

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ethiopia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Ethiopia, compared to 7.4 in Morocco. Ethiopia scores 35 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Morocco: 69).

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

The average high temperature in Addis Ababa is 74°F, compared to 72°F in Casablanca. Addis Ababa receives around 45.9 in of rainfall per year, while Casablanca gets 16.1 in.

What language do they speak in Ethiopia?

The official language in Ethiopia is Amharic. In Morocco, the official languages are Arabic and Berber.

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At a Glance

MA ET
Population 38,430,770 135,472,051
Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD) Ethiopian Birr (ETB)
Languages Arabic, Berber Amharic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +212 +251
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15 911