Moving to Namibia from Morocco

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Morocco to Namibia, and you’d need to navigate life in Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana. 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 Namibia compared to Morocco.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MA
1.7
NA
12.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MA
18.6
NA
22.0

Morocco performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MA
$606
NA
$1,068
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MA
7.3
NA
5.4

Morocco performs better than Namibia across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MA
59.0
NA
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MA
1.8t
NA
1.2t

Namibia 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
NA
3.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MA
50.8%
NA
0.9%

Namibia generally does better on infrastructure, though Morocco 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%
NA
19.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MA
$8,800
NA
$11,500

Namibia generally does better on employment & economy, though Morocco 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
NA
66.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MA
19.2
NA
29.4

Morocco generally does better on family life, though Namibia 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

Windhoek Rain: 14.5 in/yr (368 mm)
80° / 55°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Rabat Windhoek
Jan–Mar 65°/47°F (19°/8°C) 84°/63°F (29°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) 74°/50°F (23°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) 76°/49°F (24°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/52°F (22°/11°C) 87°/61°F (30°/16°C)
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Month Rabat Windhoek
Jan 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C)
Feb 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C) 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C)
Mar 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C) 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C)
Apr 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C) 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C)
May 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C) 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C)
Jun 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C)
Jul 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C) 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C)
Aug 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C) 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C)
Sep 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C)
Oct 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C) 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C)
Nov 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C) 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C)
Dec 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C) 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C)

Data: Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale, Namibia Meteorological Service Namibia Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Morocco passport

Morocco passport holder visiting Namibia

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

Namibia passport holder visiting Morocco

Visa Required
Namibia 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 Namibia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Namibia: 3.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Namibia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Namibia safe for expats?

Morocco performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Namibia is 12.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.7 in Morocco.

How is healthcare in Namibia compared to Morocco?

Morocco performs better than Namibia across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 5.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Namibia, compared to 7.3 in Morocco. Namibia scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Morocco: 69).

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

The average high temperature in Windhoek is 80°F, compared to 73°F in Rabat. Windhoek receives around 14.5 in of rainfall per year, while Rabat gets 20.6 in.

What language do they speak in Namibia?

The official languages in Namibia are Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana. In Morocco, the official languages are Arabic and Berber.

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At a Glance

MA NA
Population 36,738,229 2,727,409
Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD) Namibian Dollar (NAD)
Languages Arabic, Berber Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +212 +264
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15 10111