Moving to Seychelles from Morocco

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Morocco to Seychelles, and you’d need to navigate life in English, French and Seychellois Creole. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Victoria 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 Seychelles.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MA
1.7
SC
9.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MA
18.6
SC
6.6

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MA
$606
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MA
7.3
SC
38.2

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Morocco 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
SC
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MA
1.8t
SC
7.2t

Morocco generally does better on environment, though Seychelles leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MA
6.4
SC
35.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

MA
88.0%
SC
82.0%

Morocco generally does better on infrastructure, though Seychelles leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MA
9.1%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MA
$8,800
SC
$29,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MA
73.7 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MA
19.2
SC
10.6

Seychelles 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

Victoria Rain: 93.2 in/yr (2367 mm)
86° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Rabat Victoria
Jan–Mar 65°/47°F (19°/8°C) 87°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) 87°/78°F (30°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) 84°/76°F (29°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/52°F (22°/11°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Rabat Victoria
Jan 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C)
Feb 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C)
Mar 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C) 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C)
Apr 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C) 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C)
May 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C)
Jun 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C)
Jul 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C) 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C)
Aug 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C) 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C)
Sep 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C)
Oct 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C)
Nov 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)
Dec 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)

Data: Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale, Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Morocco passport

Morocco passport holder visiting Seychelles

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Morocco passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Seychelles.
Seychelles passport

Seychelles passport holder visiting Morocco

Visa Required
Seychelles 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 Seychelles?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Seychelles has 35.0 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 Seychelles safe for expats?

Morocco generally does better on safety, though Seychelles leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Seychelles is 9.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.7 in Morocco.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Morocco?

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Morocco leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 38.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Seychelles, compared to 7.3 in Morocco. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Morocco: 69).

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

The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 73°F in Rabat. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Rabat gets 20.6 in.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

The official languages in Seychelles are English, French and Seychellois Creole. In Morocco, the official languages are Arabic and Berber.

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At a Glance

MA SC
Population 36,738,229 97,017
Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages Arabic, Berber English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +212 +248
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15