Moving to Gabon from Morocco

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Morocco to Gabon, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Libreville averages 83°F vs 73°F in Rabat, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Morocco to Gabon.

Living there in 2020
717 ↑ 10% vs 2015

people born in Morocco live in Gabon · UN DESA

Who's moving to Gabon?

Top countries of origin for Gabon's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Gabon compared to Morocco.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MA
18.6
GA
12.5

Gabon performs significantly better than Morocco across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MA
$606
GA
$673
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MA
7.3
GA
4.8

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MA
59.0
GA
53.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MA
1.8t
GA
2.0t

Morocco generally does better on environment, though Gabon leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MA
6.4
GA
3.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MA
50.8%
GA
0.5%

Morocco generally does better on infrastructure, though Gabon 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%
GA
20.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MA
$8,800
GA
$19,800

Morocco generally does better on employment & economy, though Gabon 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
GA
69.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MA
19.2
GA
28.6

Morocco generally does better on family life, though Gabon leads in literacy rate.

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

Libreville Rain: 111.9 in/yr (2842 mm)
83° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Rabat Libreville
Jan–Mar 65°/47°F (19°/8°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) 81°/72°F (27°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/52°F (22°/11°C) 83°/74°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Rabat Libreville
Jan 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C)
Feb 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C) 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C)
Mar 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C)
Apr 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C) 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C)
May 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C)
Jun 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C)
Jul 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C) 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C)
Aug 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C) 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C)
Sep 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C)
Oct 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C) 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C)
Nov 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C)
Dec 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)

Data: Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Morocco passport

Morocco passport holder visiting Gabon

Visa Free
Morocco passport holders can enter Gabon without a visa.
Gabon passport

Gabon passport holder visiting Morocco

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Gabon passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) 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 Gabon?

Connectivity is usually fine (Gabon: 3.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Gabon offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Gabon safe for expats?

Gabon performs significantly better than Morocco across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Gabon compared to Morocco?

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in adult obesity rate. There are 4.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Gabon, compared to 7.3 in Morocco. Gabon scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Morocco: 69).

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

The average high temperature in Libreville is 83°F, compared to 73°F in Rabat. Libreville receives around 111.9 in of rainfall per year, while Rabat gets 20.6 in.

What language do they speak in Gabon?

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

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At a Glance

MA GA
Population 36,738,229 2,340,613
Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Arabic, Berber French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +212 +241
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15