Moving to Macau from Morocco

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Morocco to Macau, and you’d need to navigate life in Chinese and Portuguese. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Morocco and Macau 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
MO
0.6

Macau performs significantly better than Morocco across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MA
1.8t
MO
2.5t

Morocco performs better than Macau 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
MO
30.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

MA
88.0%
MO
88.0%

Morocco generally does better on infrastructure, though Macau 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%
MO
2.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MA
$8,800
MO
$102,000

Macau performs significantly better than Morocco across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MA
73.7 yrs
MO
85.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MA
19.2
MO
4.6

Macau 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

Macao Rain: 83.6 in/yr (2123 mm)
77° / 68°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Rabat Macao
Jan–Mar 65°/47°F (19°/8°C) 66°/57°F (19°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) 88°/78°F (31°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/52°F (22°/11°C) 74°/64°F (23°/18°C)
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Month Rabat Macao
Jan 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C) 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C)
Feb 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C) 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C)
Mar 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C) 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C)
Apr 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C) 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C)
May 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C) 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C)
Jun 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C)
Jul 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C) 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C)
Aug 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C) 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C)
Sep 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C)
Oct 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C) 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C)
Nov 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C) 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C)
Dec 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C) 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C)

Data: Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale, Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Morocco passport

Morocco passport holder visiting Macau

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

Macau passport holder visiting Morocco

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Macau?

With 30.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Macau 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 Macau.

Is Macau safe for expats?

Macau performs significantly better than Morocco across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Macau is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.7 in Morocco.

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

The average high temperature in Macao is 77°F, compared to 73°F in Rabat. Macao receives around 83.6 in of rainfall per year, while Rabat gets 20.6 in.

What language do they speak in Macau?

The official languages in Macau are Chinese and Portuguese. In Morocco, the official languages are Arabic and Berber.

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At a Glance

MA MO
Population 36,738,229 635,293
Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD) Macanese Pataca (MOP)
Languages Arabic, Berber Chinese, Portuguese
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +212 +853
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15