Moving to Oman from Morocco

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Morocco to Oman, you would find that Oman is 59.8% more expensive than Morocco overall. A MAD703,912 salary in Morocco would need to be roughly OMR30,988 in Oman to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Muscat averages 91°F vs 73°F in Rabat, making it significantly warmer.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Morocco to Oman.

What does your salary buy?

MAD703,912 OMR30,988

To maintain the same standard of living in Oman

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 15.6% more

Groceries

pay 50.0% more

Transportation

pay 50.1% more

Housing

pay 78.2% more

Childcare

pay 96.8% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.2 times more

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Exchange rate: 1 MAD = 0.041 OMR (July 2026)

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

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MA
1.7
OM
0.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MA
18.6
OM
11.0

Oman performs significantly better than Morocco across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MA
$606
OM
$1,444
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MA
7.3
OM
20.6

Oman generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Morocco 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
OM
104.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MA
1.8t
OM
18.7t

Morocco performs better than Oman 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
OM
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MA
50.8%
OM
116.7%

Oman generally does better on infrastructure, though Morocco 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%
OM
1.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MA
$8,800
OM
$40,000

Oman performs significantly better than Morocco across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MA
73.7 yrs
OM
76.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MA
19.2
OM
14.4

Oman 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.

Rabat Rain: 20.6 in/yr (522 mm)
73° / 55°F

Avg. annual high / low

Muscat Rain: 3.5 in/yr (90 mm)
91° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Rabat Muscat
Jan–Mar 65°/47°F (19°/8°C) 81°/65°F (27°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) 100°/82°F (38°/28°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) 97°/83°F (36°/28°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/52°F (22°/11°C) 87°/70°F (31°/21°C)
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Month Rabat Muscat
Jan 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C) 77°/62°F (25.1°/16.7°C)
Feb 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C) 80°/64°F (26.4°/17.8°C)
Mar 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C) 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C) 94°/76°F (34.7°/24.2°C)
May 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C) 103°/84°F (39.6°/28.7°C)
Jun 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) 104°/87°F (40.0°/30.3°C)
Jul 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C) 100°/86°F (38.0°/30.1°C)
Aug 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C) 96°/83°F (35.6°/28.2°C)
Sep 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) 96°/80°F (35.6°/26.8°C)
Oct 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C) 94°/76°F (34.6°/24.2°C)
Nov 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C) 87°/69°F (30.3°/20.8°C)
Dec 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C) 80°/65°F (26.8°/18.3°C)

Data: Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale, Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Morocco passport

Morocco passport holder visiting Oman

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

Oman passport holder visiting Morocco

Visa Free
Oman passport holders can enter Morocco without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Oman than Morocco?

No — Oman is on average about 7% more expensive than Morocco. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Oman?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly OMR7,747 in Oman on a MAD703,912 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Oman?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Oman has 10.9 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 Oman safe for expats?

Oman performs significantly better than Morocco across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Oman is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.7 in Morocco.

How is healthcare in Oman compared to Morocco?

Oman generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Morocco leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 20.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Oman, compared to 7.3 in Morocco. Oman scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Morocco: 69).

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

The average high temperature in Muscat is 91°F, compared to 73°F in Rabat. Muscat receives around 3.5 in of rainfall per year, while Rabat gets 20.6 in.

What language do they speak in Oman?

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

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At a Glance

MA OM
Population 36,738,229 3,764,348
Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD) Omani Rial (OMR)
Languages Arabic, Berber Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +212 +968
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15 9999