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 72°F in Casablanca, 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 World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MA
1.7
WS
6.3
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
$475
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MA
7.4
WS
5.6

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 World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MA
7.3
WS
0.9
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

MA
91.2%
WS
75.3%

Morocco performs better than Samoa across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MA
9.0%
WS
5.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

MA
$4,672
WS
$5,873

Samoa generally does better on employment & economy, though Morocco leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

MA
75.5 yrs
WS
71.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MA
14.7
WS
12.3

Morocco generally does better on family life, though Samoa leads in infant mortality.

Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2022), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2021), Direction Générale des Impôts, Morocco (2016), Ministry of Revenue, Samoa (2016). How we calculate this

Weather in Samoa vs Morocco

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Casablanca Rain: 16.1 in/yr (410 mm)
72° / 59°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Casablanca Apia
Jan–Mar 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 73°/61°F (23°/16°C) 87°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/69°F (26°/20°C) 85°/73°F (30°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/56°F (21°/13°C) 87°/74°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Casablanca Apia
Jan 64°/48°F (17.6°/8.9°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.9°C)
Feb 65°/49°F (18.1°/9.7°C) 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.2°C)
Mar 67°/53°F (19.7°/11.6°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/24.0°C)
Apr 69°/56°F (20.6°/13.3°C) 87°/75°F (30.7°/23.8°C)
May 73°/61°F (22.7°/16.0°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.4°C)
Jun 76°/66°F (24.6°/18.7°C) 86°/74°F (30.0°/23.2°C)
Jul 79°/69°F (26.1°/20.5°C) 85°/73°F (29.5°/22.6°C)
Aug 80°/70°F (26.7°/21.0°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Sep 78°/67°F (25.8°/19.5°C) 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.1°C)
Oct 76°/62°F (24.3°/16.8°C) 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.4°C)
Nov 70°/55°F (21.0°/12.8°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C)
Dec 66°/51°F (18.9°/10.5°C) 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C)

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

Can you move from Morocco to Samoa?

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 0.9 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 Samoa safe for expats?

Morocco generally does better on safety, though Samoa leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Samoa is 6.3 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 5.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Samoa, compared to 7.4 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 72°F in Casablanca. Apia receives around 116.7 in of rainfall per year, while Casablanca gets 16.1 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 38,430,770 219,306
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 —