Moving to Mozambique from Morocco

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Morocco to Mozambique — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Morocco to Mozambique.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MA
1.7
MZ
3.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MA
18.6
MZ
20.1

Morocco performs better than Mozambique across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MA
$606
MZ
$143
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MA
7.3
MZ
0.8

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mozambique 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
MZ
64.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MA
1.8t
MZ
0.3t

Morocco generally does better on environment, though Mozambique leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MA
6.4
MZ
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MA
50.8%
MZ
1.8%

Morocco generally does better on infrastructure, though Mozambique 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%
MZ
3.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MA
$8,800
MZ
$1,500

Morocco generally does better on employment & economy, though Mozambique 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
MZ
57.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MA
19.2
MZ
61.4

Morocco performs better than Mozambique 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

Maputo Rain: 32.0 in/yr (814 mm)
81° / 65°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Rabat Maputo
Jan–Mar 65°/47°F (19°/8°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) 79°/62°F (26°/17°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) 78°/60°F (25°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/52°F (22°/11°C) 82°/68°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Rabat Maputo
Jan 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C) 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.3°C)
Feb 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C) 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.3°C)
Mar 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C) 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C)
Apr 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C) 82°/67°F (27.8°/19.4°C)
May 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C) 80°/62°F (26.4°/16.8°C)
Jun 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) 76°/58°F (24.6°/14.4°C)
Jul 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C) 76°/58°F (24.4°/14.2°C)
Aug 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C) 78°/60°F (25.3°/15.4°C)
Sep 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.2°C)
Oct 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C) 80°/65°F (26.5°/18.3°C)
Nov 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C) 81°/67°F (27.4°/19.7°C)
Dec 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C) 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.4°C)

Data: Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Morocco passport

Morocco passport holder visiting Mozambique

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

Mozambique passport holder visiting Morocco

Visa Required
Mozambique 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 Mozambique?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Mozambique has 0.2 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 Mozambique safe for expats?

Morocco performs better than Mozambique across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mozambique is 3.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.7 in Morocco.

How is healthcare in Mozambique compared to Morocco?

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mozambique leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 0.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Mozambique, compared to 7.3 in Morocco. Mozambique scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Morocco: 69).

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

The average high temperature in Maputo is 81°F, compared to 73°F in Rabat. Maputo receives around 32.0 in of rainfall per year, while Rabat gets 20.6 in.

What language do they speak in Mozambique?

The official language in Mozambique is Portuguese. In Morocco, the official languages are Arabic and Berber.

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At a Glance

MA MZ
Population 36,738,229 31,693,239
Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD) Mozambican Metical (MZN)
Languages Arabic, Berber Portuguese
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +212 +258
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15 119