Moving to French Polynesia from Morocco

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Morocco and French Polynesia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MA
1.7
PF
0.3

French Polynesia performs significantly better than Morocco across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate World Health Organization, 2024

share of adults with obesity

MA
21.6%
PF
49.1%

Morocco performs better than French Polynesia across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MA
1.8t
PF
3.5t

Morocco performs better than French Polynesia 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
PF
35.5
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

MA
91.2%
PF
72.7%

Morocco generally does better on infrastructure, though French Polynesia leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MA
9.0%
PF
11.7%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

MA
$4,672
PF
$22,440

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

MA
75.5 yrs
PF
84.2 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MA
14.7
PF
4.4

French Polynesia performs significantly better than Morocco across all family life metrics.

Can you move from Morocco to French Polynesia?

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

Morocco passport

Morocco passport holder visiting French Polynesia

Visa Required
Morocco passport holders need a visa to enter French Polynesia.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from French Polynesia?

With 35.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, French Polynesia 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 French Polynesia.

Is French Polynesia safe for expats?

French Polynesia performs significantly better than Morocco across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in French Polynesia is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.7 in Morocco.

How is healthcare in French Polynesia compared to Morocco?

Morocco performs better than French Polynesia across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What language do they speak in French Polynesia?

The official language in French Polynesia is French. In Morocco, the official languages are Arabic and Berber.

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At a Glance

MA PF
Population 38,430,770 282,465
Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD) CFP Franc (CFPF)
Languages Arabic, Berber French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +212 +689
Time zones 1 3
Emergency number 15 —