Moving to Guinea from Morocco

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Morocco to Guinea, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Conakry averages 88°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 Guinea.

Living there in 2020
318 ↓ 5% vs 2015

people born in Morocco live in Guinea · UN DESA

Who's moving to Guinea?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Guinea compared to Morocco.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MA
18.6
GN
37.4

Morocco performs better than Guinea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MA
$606
GN
$169
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MA
7.3
GN
0.2

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guinea 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
GN
94.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MA
1.8t
GN
0.4t

Morocco generally does better on environment, though Guinea leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MA
6.4
GN
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MA
50.8%
GN
1.4%

Morocco generally does better on infrastructure, though Guinea 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%
GN
5.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MA
$8,800
GN
$4,000

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MA
73.7 yrs
GN
63.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MA
19.2
GN
49.6

Morocco performs better than Guinea across all family life metrics.

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

Conakry Rain: 146.9 in/yr (3730 mm)
88° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Rabat Conakry
Jan–Mar 65°/47°F (19°/8°C) 89°/74°F (32°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) 89°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/52°F (22°/11°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
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Month Rabat Conakry
Jan 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.3°C)
Feb 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C) 89°/74°F (31.9°/23.2°C)
Mar 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C) 90°/75°F (32.2°/24.1°C)
Apr 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C) 90°/76°F (32.3°/24.6°C)
May 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C) 89°/76°F (31.9°/24.6°C)
Jun 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C)
Jul 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C) 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.1°C)
Aug 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C)
Sep 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.2°C)
Oct 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.2°C)
Nov 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C) 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.1°C)
Dec 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C) 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.3°C)

Data: Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Morocco passport

Morocco passport holder visiting Guinea

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

Guinea passport holder visiting Morocco

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Guinea 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 Guinea?

Connectivity is usually fine (Guinea: 0.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Guinea offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Guinea safe for expats?

Morocco performs better than Guinea across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Guinea compared to Morocco?

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 0.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Guinea, compared to 7.3 in Morocco. Guinea scores 40 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Morocco: 69).

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

The average high temperature in Conakry is 88°F, compared to 73°F in Rabat. Conakry receives around 146.9 in of rainfall per year, while Rabat gets 20.6 in.

What language do they speak in Guinea?

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

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At a Glance

MA GN
Population 36,738,229 13,237,832
Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD) Guinean Franc (GNF)
Languages Arabic, Berber French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +212 +224
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15