Moving to Jordan from Morocco

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Morocco to Jordan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Morocco to Jordan, you would find that Jordan is 17.6% more expensive than Morocco overall. A MAD701,348 salary in Morocco would need to be roughly JOD48,726 in Jordan to maintain the same lifestyle.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Morocco to Jordan.

What does your salary buy?

MAD701,348 JOD48,726

To maintain the same standard of living in Jordan

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 5.7% less

Groceries

pay 7.7% more

Transportation

pay 23.4% more

Housing

pay 31.7% more

Childcare

pay 32.6% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 44.2% more

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Exchange rate: 1 MAD = 0.0758 JOD (July 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Morocco to Jordan, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
601 ↑ 29% vs 2015

people born in Morocco live in Jordan · UN DESA

Who's moving to Jordan?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Morocco to Jordan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MA
1.7
JO
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MA
18.6
JO
13.6

Jordan 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
JO
$798
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

MA
7.3
JO
25.1

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jordan leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MA
59.0
JO
38.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MA
1.8t
JO
2.1t

Morocco generally does better on environment, though Jordan 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
JO
7.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MA
50.8%
JO
102.5%

Morocco generally does better on infrastructure, though Jordan leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MA
9.1%
JO
17.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MA
$8,800
JO
$9,400

Morocco generally does better on employment & economy, though Jordan 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
JO
76.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MA
19.2
JO
13.9

Jordan generally does better on family life, though Morocco leads in education spending.

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

Amman Rain: 10.6 in/yr (269 mm)
74° / 52°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Rabat Amman
Jan–Mar 65°/47°F (19°/8°C) 58°/40°F (14°/5°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) 81°/56°F (27°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) 89°/64°F (32°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/52°F (22°/11°C) 69°/49°F (21°/9°C)
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Month Rabat Amman
Jan 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C) 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C)
Feb 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C) 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C)
Mar 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C) 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C)
Apr 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C) 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C)
May 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C) 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C)
Jun 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C)
Jul 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C) 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C)
Aug 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C) 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C)
Sep 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C)
Oct 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C) 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C)
Nov 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C) 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C)
Dec 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C) 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C)

Data: Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale, Jordan Meteorological Department Jordan Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Morocco passport

Morocco passport holder visiting Jordan

Visa on Arrival
Morocco passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Jordan.
Jordan passport

Jordan passport holder visiting Morocco

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Jordan passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Morocco.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Jordan than Morocco?

Yes — Jordan is on average about 8% cheaper than Morocco. City-level variation can be significant.

How much money do I need to move to Jordan?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly JOD12,182 in Jordan on a MAD701,348 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Jordan?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Jordan has 7.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Jordan safe for expats?

Jordan performs significantly better than Morocco across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Jordan is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.7 in Morocco.

How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Morocco?

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jordan leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 25.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Jordan, compared to 7.3 in Morocco. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Morocco: 69).

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

The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to 73°F in Rabat. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Rabat gets 20.6 in.

What language do they speak in Jordan?

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

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At a Glance

MA JO
Population 36,738,229 10,998,531
Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD) Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
Languages Arabic, Berber Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +212 +962
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15 911