Moving to Samoa from Morocco

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Morocco to Samoa, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Samoan. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Apia averages 86°F vs 73°F in Rabat, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MA
1.7
WS
6.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MA
18.6
WS
9.6

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MA
$606
WS
$474
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MA
7.3
WS
5.5

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Samoa 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
WS
34.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MA
1.8t
WS
1.6t

Samoa 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
WS
0.8

Morocco performs better than Samoa 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%
WS
9.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MA
$8,800
WS
$6,000

Morocco generally does better on employment & economy, though Samoa leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MA
73.7 yrs
WS
75.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MA
19.2
WS
17.0

Samoa 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

Apia Rain: 116.7 in/yr (2965 mm)
86° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Rabat Apia
Jan–Mar 65°/47°F (19°/8°C) 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) 87°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) 85°/73°F (30°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/52°F (22°/11°C) 87°/74°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Rabat Apia
Jan 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.9°C)
Feb 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C) 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.2°C)
Mar 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/24.0°C)
Apr 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C) 87°/75°F (30.7°/23.8°C)
May 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.4°C)
Jun 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) 86°/74°F (30.0°/23.2°C)
Jul 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C) 85°/73°F (29.5°/22.6°C)
Aug 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Sep 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.1°C)
Oct 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C) 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.4°C)
Nov 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C)
Dec 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C) 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Morocco passport

Morocco passport holder visiting Samoa

Visa on Arrival
Morocco passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Samoa.
Samoa passport

Samoa passport holder visiting Morocco

Visa Required
Samoa 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 Samoa?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Samoa has 0.8 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 Samoa safe for expats?

Morocco generally does better on safety, though Samoa leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Samoa is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.7 in Morocco.

How is healthcare in Samoa compared to Morocco?

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Samoa leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 5.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Samoa, compared to 7.3 in Morocco. Samoa scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Morocco: 69).

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

The average high temperature in Apia is 86°F, compared to 73°F in Rabat. Apia receives around 116.7 in of rainfall per year, while Rabat gets 20.6 in.

What language do they speak in Samoa?

The official languages in Samoa are English and Samoan. In Morocco, the official languages are Arabic and Berber.

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At a Glance

MA WS
Population 36,738,229 206,179
Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD) Samoan Tala (WST)
Languages Arabic, Berber English, Samoan
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +212 +685
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15