Moving to North Korea from Morocco

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Morocco to North Korea, and you’d need to navigate life in Korean. Expect a noticeable climate shift — P'yongyang averages 60°F vs 73°F in Rabat, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in North Korea compared to Morocco.

How's the healthcare?

Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

MA
7.3
KP
36.7
Health coverage index United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access

MA
69
KP
68

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though North Korea 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
KP
86.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MA
1.8t
KP
2.5t

Morocco performs better than North Korea across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MA
50.8%
KP
27.7%
Electricity per capita World Bank, 2023

annual consumption — reflects grid capacity

MA
997 kWh
KP
830 kWh

Morocco generally does better on infrastructure, though North Korea 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%
KP
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MA
$8,800
KP
$1,700

Morocco generally does better on employment & economy, though North Korea 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
KP
71.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MA
19.2
KP
22.2

Morocco generally does better on family life, though North Korea leads in literacy rate.

Data: 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

P'yongyang Rain: 37.0 in/yr (940 mm)
60° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Rabat P'yongyang
Jan–Mar 65°/47°F (19°/8°C) 38°/20°F (4°/-7°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) 72°/52°F (22°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) 81°/65°F (27°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/52°F (22°/11°C) 50°/31°F (10°/0°C)
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Month Rabat P'yongyang
Jan 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C) 31°/13°F (-0.8°/-10.7°C)
Feb 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C) 36°/18°F (2.4°/-7.8°C)
Mar 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C) 48°/29°F (8.9°/-1.8°C)
Apr 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C) 63°/41°F (17.1°/4.9°C)
May 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C) 73°/52°F (22.6°/10.9°C)
Jun 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) 80°/62°F (26.7°/16.5°C)
Jul 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C) 83°/69°F (28.6°/20.7°C)
Aug 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C) 84°/69°F (28.9°/20.5°C)
Sep 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) 76°/58°F (24.7°/14.3°C)
Oct 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C) 65°/44°F (18.2°/6.7°C)
Nov 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C) 49°/31°F (9.4°/-0.3°C)
Dec 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C) 35°/19°F (1.7°/-7.2°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Morocco passport

Morocco passport holder visiting North Korea

Visa Required
Morocco passport holders need a visa to enter North Korea.
North Korea passport

North Korea passport holder visiting Morocco

Visa Required
North Korea 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 North Korea?

From major North Korea cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Morocco and North Korea are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in North Korea compared to Morocco?

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though North Korea leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 36.7 doctors per 10,000 people in North Korea, compared to 7.3 in Morocco. North Korea scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Morocco: 69).

What's the weather like in North Korea compared to Morocco?

The average high temperature in P'yongyang is 60°F, compared to 73°F in Rabat. P'yongyang receives around 37.0 in of rainfall per year, while Rabat gets 20.6 in.

What language do they speak in North Korea?

The official language in North Korea is Korean. In Morocco, the official languages are Arabic and Berber.

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At a Glance

MA KP
Population 36,738,229 25,955,138
Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD) North Korean Won (KPW)
Languages Arabic, Berber Korean
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +212 +850
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15