Moving to Lebanon from Morocco
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Morocco to Lebanon — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Morocco to Lebanon, you would find that Lebanon is 64.2% more expensive than Morocco overall. A MAD688,781 salary in Morocco would need to be roughly LBP7,884,519,300 in Lebanon to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Morocco to Lebanon.
What does your salary buy?
MAD688,781 → LBP7,884,519,300
To maintain the same standard of living in Lebanon
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 94.2% more
Groceries
pay 14.7% more
Transportation
pay 95.1% more
Housing
pay 2.2 times more
Childcare
pay 70.4% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 26.1% more
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 Lebanon, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Morocco to Lebanon.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Morocco generally does better on safety, though Lebanon leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Morocco leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Morocco performs better than Lebanon across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Morocco generally does better on infrastructure, though Lebanon leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Lebanon generally does better on employment & economy, though Morocco leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Lebanon 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Rabat | Beirut |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 65°/47°F (19°/8°C) | — |
| Apr–Jun | 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) | — |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) | — |
| Oct–Dec | 71°/52°F (22°/11°C) | — |
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| Month | Rabat | Beirut |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C) | — |
| Feb | 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C) | — |
| Mar | 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C) | — |
| Apr | 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C) | — |
| May | 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C) | — |
| Jun | 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) | — |
| Jul | 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C) | — |
| Aug | 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C) | — |
| Sep | 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) | — |
| Oct | 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C) | — |
| Nov | 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C) | — |
| Dec | 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C) | — |
Direction de la Météorologie NationaleVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Morocco and Lebanon. To live, work, or study long-term in Lebanon, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Lebanon's immigration authority.
Morocco passport holder visiting Lebanon
Visa on Arrival
Lebanon passport holder visiting Morocco
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Lebanon than Morocco?
No — Lebanon is on average about 17% more expensive than Morocco. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Lebanon?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly LBP1,971,129,825 in Lebanon on a MAD688,781 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Lebanon?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Lebanon has 7.6 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 Lebanon safe for expats?
Morocco generally does better on safety, though Lebanon leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Lebanon is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.7 in Morocco.
How is healthcare in Lebanon compared to Morocco?
Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Morocco leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 26.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Lebanon, compared to 7.3 in Morocco. Lebanon scores 73 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Morocco: 69).
What's the weather like in Lebanon compared to Morocco?
The average high temperature in Beirut is None°F, compared to 73°F in Rabat. Beirut receives around 32.5 in of rainfall per year, while Rabat gets 20.6 in.
What language do they speak in Lebanon?
The official languages in Lebanon are Arabic and French. In Morocco, the official languages are Arabic and Berber.
