Moving to Sao Tome and Principe from Morocco

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Morocco to Sao Tome and Principe — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Morocco and Sao Tome and Principe stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MA
1.7
ST
3.2
Road traffic deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MA
18.6
ST
11.7

Morocco generally does better on safety, though Sao Tome and Principe leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per personWorld Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MA
$606
ST
$355
Doctors per 10,000 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

MA
7.3
ST
4.9

Sao Tome and Principe 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
ST
85.0
CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MA
1.8t
ST
0.6t

Morocco generally does better on environment, though Sao Tome and Principe 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
ST
2.0
Water stress levelUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MA
50.8%
ST
1.9%

Morocco generally does better on infrastructure, though Sao Tome and Principe 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%
ST
14.2%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MA
$8,800
ST
$5,500

Morocco performs better than Sao Tome and Principe 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
ST
67.1 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MA
19.2
ST
44.4

Morocco generally does better on family life, though Sao Tome and Principe 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 Sao Tome and Principe. To live, work, or study long-term in Sao Tome and Principe, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Sao Tome and Principe's immigration authority.

Morocco passport

Morocco passport holder visiting Sao Tome and Principe

Visa Free
Morocco passport holders can enter Sao Tome and Principe without a visa.
Sao Tome and Principe passport

Sao Tome and Principe passport holder visiting Morocco

Visa Required
Sao Tome and Principe 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 Sao Tome and Principe?

With 2.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Sao Tome and Principe 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 Sao Tome and Principe.

Is Sao Tome and Principe safe for expats?

Morocco generally does better on safety, though Sao Tome and Principe leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Sao Tome and Principe is 3.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.7 in Morocco.

How is healthcare in Sao Tome and Principe compared to Morocco?

Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Morocco leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 4.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Sao Tome and Principe, compared to 7.3 in Morocco. Sao Tome and Principe scores 59 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Morocco: 69).

What language do they speak in Sao Tome and Principe?

The official language in Sao Tome and Principe is Portuguese. In Morocco, the official languages are Arabic and Berber.

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At a Glance

MA ST
Population36,738,229217,164
CurrencyMoroccan Dirham (MAD)São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra (STD)
LanguagesArabic, BerberPortuguese
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+212+239
Time zones11
Emergency number15