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.

If you moved from Morocco to French Polynesia, and you’d need to navigate life in French.

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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 United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MA
1.7
PF
0.3

French Polynesia performs significantly better than Morocco across all safety 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 United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MA
6.4
PF
25.6

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MA
9.1%
PF
11.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MA
$8,800
PF
$18,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MA
73.7 yrs
PF
78.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MA
19.2
PF
4.4

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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 25.6 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.

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 36,738,229 299,356
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