Moving to Malawi from Morocco

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Malawi compared to Morocco.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MA
1.7
MW
1.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MA
18.6
MW
20.2

Morocco performs better than Malawi across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MA
$606
MW
$125
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MA
7.3
MW
0.5

Malawi generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Morocco 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
MW
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MA
1.8t
MW
0.2t

Malawi performs significantly better than Morocco 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
MW
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MA
50.8%
MW
17.5%

Morocco generally does better on infrastructure, though Malawi leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MA
9.1%
MW
5.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MA
$8,800
MW
$1,700

Morocco generally does better on employment & economy, though Malawi leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MA
73.7 yrs
MW
72.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MA
19.2
MW
33.4

Morocco performs better than Malawi across all family life metrics.

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

Lilongwe Rain: 50.7 in/yr (1289 mm)
75° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Rabat Lilongwe
Jan–Mar 65°/47°F (19°/8°C) 78°/61°F (25°/16°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) 72°/53°F (22°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) 72°/45°F (22°/7°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/52°F (22°/11°C) 80°/57°F (27°/14°C)
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Month Rabat Lilongwe
Jan 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C) 78°/61°F (25.5°/16.1°C)
Feb 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C) 78°/62°F (25.6°/16.5°C)
Mar 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C) 77°/61°F (24.8°/16.0°C)
Apr 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C) 74°/59°F (23.5°/14.9°C)
May 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C) 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C)
Jun 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) 69°/46°F (20.4°/7.9°C)
Jul 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C) 69°/44°F (20.3°/6.5°C)
Aug 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C) 71°/44°F (21.9°/6.6°C)
Sep 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) 77°/48°F (25.1°/8.7°C)
Oct 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C) 81°/53°F (27.2°/11.7°C)
Nov 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C) 81°/58°F (27.2°/14.2°C)
Dec 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C) 79°/61°F (26.1°/15.9°C)

Data: Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale, Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Morocco passport

Morocco passport holder visiting Malawi

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

Malawi passport holder visiting Morocco

Visa Required
Malawi 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 Malawi?

Connectivity is usually fine (Malawi: 0.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Malawi offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Malawi safe for expats?

Morocco performs better than Malawi across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Malawi is 1.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.7 in Morocco.

How is healthcare in Malawi compared to Morocco?

Malawi generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Morocco leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 0.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Malawi, compared to 7.3 in Morocco. Malawi scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Morocco: 69).

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

The average high temperature in Lilongwe is 75°F, compared to 73°F in Rabat. Lilongwe receives around 50.7 in of rainfall per year, while Rabat gets 20.6 in.

What language do they speak in Malawi?

The official languages in Malawi are Chewa and English. In Morocco, the official languages are Arabic and Berber.

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At a Glance

MA MW
Population 36,738,229 20,794,353
Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD) Malawian Kwacha (MWK)
Languages Arabic, Berber Chewa, English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +212 +265
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15