Moving to Guyana from Morocco

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Morocco to Guyana, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Georgetown averages 87°F vs 73°F in Rabat, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Morocco and Guyana 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
GY
16.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MA
18.6
GY
15.2

Morocco generally does better on safety, though Guyana leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MA
$606
GY
$1,331
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

MA
7.3
GY
14.0

Guyana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Morocco 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
GY
52.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MA
1.8t
GY
4.6t

Morocco generally does better on environment, though Guyana 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
GY
13.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MA
50.8%
GY
3.3%

Guyana generally does better on infrastructure, though Morocco leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MA
9.1%
GY
12.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MA
$8,800
GY
$49,800

Morocco generally does better on employment & economy, though Guyana 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
GY
71.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MA
19.2
GY
22.1

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

Data: 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

Georgetown Rain: 89.1 in/yr (2263 mm)
87° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Rabat Georgetown
Jan–Mar 65°/47°F (19°/8°C) 84°/75°F (29°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) 91°/76°F (33°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/52°F (22°/11°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Rabat Georgetown
Jan 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C) 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C)
Feb 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C) 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C)
Mar 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C) 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C)
Apr 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C) 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C)
May 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C) 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C)
Jun 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C)
Jul 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C) 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C)
Aug 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C)
Sep 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C)
Oct 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C)
Nov 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C)
Dec 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C)

Data: Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale, Hydrometeorological Service Hydrometeorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Morocco passport

Morocco passport holder visiting Guyana

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

Guyana passport holder visiting Morocco

Visa Required
Guyana passport holders need a visa 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 Guyana?

With 13.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Guyana 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 Guyana.

Is Guyana safe for expats?

Morocco generally does better on safety, though Guyana leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Guyana is 16.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.7 in Morocco.

How is healthcare in Guyana compared to Morocco?

Guyana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Morocco leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 14.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Guyana, compared to 7.3 in Morocco. Guyana scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Morocco: 69).

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

The average high temperature in Georgetown is 87°F, compared to 73°F in Rabat. Georgetown receives around 89.1 in of rainfall per year, while Rabat gets 20.6 in.

What language do they speak in Guyana?

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

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At a Glance

MA GY
Population 36,738,229 789,683
Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD) Guyanaese Dollar (GYD)
Languages Arabic, Berber English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +212 +592
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15