Moving to Laos from Morocco

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Morocco to Laos, and you’d need to navigate life in Lao. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Vientiane averages 88°F vs 73°F in Rabat, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Laos compared to Morocco.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MA
18.6
LA
16.4

Laos 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
LA
$123
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MA
7.3
LA
3.3

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Laos 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
LA
69.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MA
1.8t
LA
3.4t

Morocco performs better than Laos 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
LA
2.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MA
50.8%
LA
4.8%

Laos generally does better on infrastructure, though Morocco 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%
LA
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MA
$8,800
LA
$8,400

Laos generally does better on employment & economy, though Morocco 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
LA
68.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MA
19.2
LA
37.8

Morocco generally does better on family life, though Laos 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

Vientiane Rain: 65.4 in/yr (1660 mm)
88° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Rabat Vientiane
Jan–Mar 65°/47°F (19°/8°C) 87°/66°F (31°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) 91°/76°F (33°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) 88°/76°F (31°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/52°F (22°/11°C) 85°/67°F (30°/20°C)
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Month Rabat Vientiane
Jan 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C) 83°/62°F (28.4°/16.4°C)
Feb 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C) 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.5°C)
Mar 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C) 91°/71°F (33.0°/21.5°C)
Apr 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C) 94°/75°F (34.3°/23.8°C)
May 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C) 91°/76°F (33.0°/24.6°C)
Jun 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) 89°/77°F (31.9°/24.9°C)
Jul 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C) 88°/76°F (31.3°/24.7°C)
Aug 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C) 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.6°C)
Sep 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) 88°/75°F (30.9°/24.1°C)
Oct 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C) 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C)
Nov 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C) 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.3°C)
Dec 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C) 83°/62°F (28.1°/16.7°C)

Data: Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale, Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH), Lao PDR Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH), Lao PDR

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Morocco passport

Morocco passport holder visiting Laos

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

Laos passport holder visiting Morocco

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Laos 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

Can I work remotely from Laos?

Connectivity is usually fine (Laos: 2.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Laos offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Laos safe for expats?

Laos performs significantly better than Morocco across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Laos compared to Morocco?

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Laos leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 3.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Laos, compared to 7.3 in Morocco. Laos scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Morocco: 69).

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

The average high temperature in Vientiane is 88°F, compared to 73°F in Rabat. Vientiane receives around 65.4 in of rainfall per year, while Rabat gets 20.6 in.

What language do they speak in Laos?

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

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At a Glance

MA LA
Population 36,738,229 7,749,595
Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD) Laotian Kip (LAK)
Languages Arabic, Berber Lao
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +212 +856
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15 191