Moving to Mauritius from Morocco
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Morocco to Mauritius — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Morocco to Mauritius, you would find that Mauritius is 37.5% more expensive than Morocco overall. A MAD701,579 salary in Morocco would need to be roughly MUR3,859,982 in Mauritius to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English, French and Mauritian Creole. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Port Louis averages 85°F vs 73°F in Rabat, making it significantly warmer.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Morocco to Mauritius.
What does your salary buy?
MAD701,579 → MUR3,859,982
To maintain the same standard of living in Mauritius
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Restaurants
pay 38.4% more
Groceries
pay 44.4% more
Transportation
pay 2.0 times more
Housing
pay 33.2% more
Childcare
pay 22.6% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 15.7% 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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Key Indicator Comparison
How Morocco and Mauritius stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Morocco generally does better on safety, though Mauritius 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Morocco generally does better on environment, though Mauritius leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Mauritius generally does better on infrastructure, though Morocco leads in internet access.
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
share of people below the poverty line
Mauritius generally does better on employment & economy, though Morocco leads in poverty 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
Mauritius 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 | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 65°/47°F (19°/8°C) | 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) | 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) | 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 71°/52°F (22°/11°C) | 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) |
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| Month | Rabat | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C) | 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) |
| Mar | 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) |
| Apr | 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C) | 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) |
| May | 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C) | 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) |
| Jun | 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) | 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) |
| Jul | 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C) | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) |
| Aug | 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C) | 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) |
| Sep | 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) | 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) |
| Oct | 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C) | 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) |
| Nov | 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C) | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) |
| Dec | 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C) | 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) |
Data:
Direction de la Météorologie Nationale,
Mauritius Meteorological Services
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Morocco and Mauritius. To live, work, or study long-term in Mauritius, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Mauritius's immigration authority.
Morocco passport holder visiting Mauritius
Visa on Arrival
Mauritius 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 Mauritius than Morocco?
Day-to-day costs in Mauritius run about 9% higher than Morocco on average; specific cities can swing further.
How much money do I need to move to Mauritius?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a MAD701,579 comparable salary, that's around MUR964,996 in Mauritius for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Mauritius?
With 25.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Mauritius 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 Mauritius.
Is Mauritius safe for expats?
Morocco generally does better on safety, though Mauritius leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Mauritius is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.7 in Morocco.
How is healthcare in Mauritius compared to Morocco?
Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 12.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritius, compared to 7.3 in Morocco. Mauritius scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Morocco: 69).
What's the weather like in Mauritius compared to Morocco?
The average high temperature in Port Louis is 85°F, compared to 73°F in Rabat. Port Louis receives around 28.0 in of rainfall per year, while Rabat gets 20.6 in.
What language do they speak in Mauritius?
The official languages in Mauritius are English, French and Mauritian Creole. In Morocco, the official languages are Arabic and Berber.
