Moving to Republic of the Congo from Morocco

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Morocco to Republic of the Congo — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Morocco to Republic of the Congo, and you’d need to navigate life in French, Kikongo and Lingala.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Morocco and Republic of the Congo stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MA
18.6
CG
8.4

Republic of the Congo performs significantly better than Morocco across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per personWorld Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MA
$606
CG
$209
Doctors per 10,000 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MA
7.3
CG
1.7

Republic of the Congo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Morocco leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MA
59.0
CG
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MA
1.8t
CG
1.3t

Morocco generally does better on environment, though Republic of the Congo leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MA
6.4
CG
0.0
Water stress levelUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MA
50.8%
CG
0.0%

Morocco generally does better on infrastructure, though Republic of the Congo leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MA
9.1%
CG
20.1%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MA
$8,800
CG
$6,200

Morocco performs better than Republic of the Congo across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MA
73.7 yrs
CG
62.1 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MA
19.2
CG
47.9

Morocco generally does better on family life, though Republic of the Congo leads in literacy rate.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Morocco passport

Morocco passport holder visiting Republic of the Congo

Visa on Arrival
Morocco passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Republic of the Congo.
Republic of the Congo passport

Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Morocco

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Republic of the Congo passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) 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 Republic of the Congo?

With 0.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Republic of the Congo 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 Republic of the Congo.

Is Republic of the Congo safe for expats?

Republic of the Congo performs significantly better than Morocco across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Republic of the Congo compared to Morocco?

Republic of the Congo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Morocco leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Republic of the Congo, compared to 7.3 in Morocco. Republic of the Congo scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Morocco: 69).

What language do they speak in Republic of the Congo?

The official languages in Republic of the Congo are French, Kikongo and Lingala. In Morocco, the official languages are Arabic and Berber.

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At a Glance

MA CG
Population36,738,2295,546,307
CurrencyMoroccan Dirham (MAD)CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
LanguagesArabic, BerberFrench, Kikongo, Lingala
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+212+242
Time zones11
Emergency number15