Moving to Saint Lucia from Morocco

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Morocco to Saint Lucia, and you’d need to navigate life in English. 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 Saint Lucia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MA
1.7
LC
36.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MA
18.6
LC
8.9

Morocco generally does better on safety, though Saint Lucia leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MA
$606
LC
$1,228
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

MA
7.3
LC
6.5

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MA
59.0
LC
20.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MA
1.8t
LC
1.7t

Saint Lucia 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
LC
10.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MA
50.8%
LC
14.3%

Saint Lucia performs significantly better than Morocco across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MA
9.1%
LC
11.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MA
$8,800
LC
$22,700

Morocco generally does better on employment & economy, though Saint Lucia leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MA
73.7 yrs
LC
79.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MA
19.2
LC
12.0

Saint Lucia generally does better on family life, though Morocco leads in education spending.

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

Castries Rain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Rabat Castries
Jan–Mar 65°/47°F (19°/8°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/56°F (23°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/64°F (27°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/52°F (22°/11°C)
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Month Rabat Castries
Jan 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C)
Feb 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C)
Mar 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C)
Apr 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C)
May 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C)
Jun 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C)
Jul 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C)
Aug 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C)
Sep 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C)
Oct 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C)
Nov 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C)
Dec 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C)

Data: Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale, Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Morocco passport

Morocco passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

Visa Required
Morocco passport holders need a visa to enter Saint Lucia.
Saint Lucia passport

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Morocco

Visa Required
Saint Lucia 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 Saint Lucia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Saint Lucia has 10.8 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 Saint Lucia safe for expats?

Morocco generally does better on safety, though Saint Lucia leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Saint Lucia is 36.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.7 in Morocco.

How is healthcare in Saint Lucia compared to Morocco?

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in health coverage index. There are 6.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Lucia, compared to 7.3 in Morocco. Saint Lucia scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Morocco: 69).

What's the weather like in Saint Lucia compared to Morocco?

The average high temperature in Castries is None°F, compared to 73°F in Rabat. Castries receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Rabat gets 20.6 in.

What language do they speak in Saint Lucia?

The official language in Saint Lucia is English. In Morocco, the official languages are Arabic and Berber.

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At a Glance

MA LC
Population 36,738,229 167,122
Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Arabic, Berber English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +212 +1758
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15