Moving to Gibraltar from Morocco

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Morocco to Gibraltar, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
1,006 ↑ 1% vs 2015

people born in Morocco live in Gibraltar · UN DESA

Who's moving to Gibraltar?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Morocco and Gibraltar 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
GI
3.2

Morocco performs better than Gibraltar 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
GI
16.1t

Morocco performs better than Gibraltar 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
GI
70.2
Electricity per capita World Bank, 2023

annual consumption — reflects grid capacity

MA
997 kWh
GI
5,424 kWh

Gibraltar 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%
GI
1.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MA
$8,800
GI
$61,700

Gibraltar performs significantly better than Morocco across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MA
73.7 yrs
GI
80.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MA
19.2
GI
6.2

Gibraltar 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 Gibraltar. To live, work, or study long-term in Gibraltar, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Gibraltar's immigration authority.

Morocco passport

Morocco passport holder visiting Gibraltar

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Gibraltar?

With 70.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Gibraltar 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 Gibraltar.

Is Gibraltar safe for expats?

Morocco performs better than Gibraltar across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Gibraltar is 3.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.7 in Morocco.

What language do they speak in Gibraltar?

The official language in Gibraltar is English. In Morocco, the official languages are Arabic and Berber.

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At a Glance

MA GI
Population 36,738,229 29,573
Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD) Gibraltar Pound (GIP)
Languages Arabic, Berber English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +212 +350
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15