Moving to Suriname from Morocco

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Morocco to Suriname? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Morocco to Suriname, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Paramaribo averages 92°F vs 72°F in Casablanca, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Suriname compared to Morocco.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MA
1.7
SR
6.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MA
18.6
SR
16.2

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MA
$606
SR
$1,143
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

MA
7.4
SR
13.6

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MA
59.0
SR
39.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MA
1.8t
SR
4.1t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MA
7.3
SR
18.8
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MA
50.8%
SR
4.0%

Suriname generally does better on infrastructure, though Morocco leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MA
9.0%
SR
7.8%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

MA
$4,672
SR
$7,070

Morocco generally does better on employment & economy, though Suriname leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

MA
75.5 yrs
SR
73.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MA
14.7
SR
14.8

Morocco generally does better on family life, though Suriname leads in literacy rate.

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

Weather in Suriname vs Morocco

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Paramaribo Rain: 84.6 in/yr (2148 mm)
92° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Casablanca Paramaribo
Jan–Mar 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) 89°/71°F (32°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 73°/61°F (23°/16°C) 91°/73°F (33°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/69°F (26°/20°C) 93°/73°F (34°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/56°F (21°/13°C) 94°/73°F (34°/23°C)
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Month Casablanca Paramaribo
Jan 64°/48°F (17.6°/8.9°C) 89°/71°F (31.8°/21.6°C)
Feb 65°/49°F (18.1°/9.7°C) 88°/71°F (31.3°/21.6°C)
Mar 67°/53°F (19.7°/11.6°C) 90°/71°F (32.1°/21.8°C)
Apr 69°/56°F (20.6°/13.3°C) 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.6°C)
May 73°/61°F (22.7°/16.0°C) 91°/73°F (32.9°/22.7°C)
Jun 76°/66°F (24.6°/18.7°C) 92°/72°F (33.2°/22.5°C)
Jul 79°/69°F (26.1°/20.5°C) 92°/72°F (33.5°/22.5°C)
Aug 80°/70°F (26.7°/21.0°C) 93°/73°F (34.1°/22.7°C)
Sep 78°/67°F (25.8°/19.5°C) 94°/73°F (34.7°/22.9°C)
Oct 76°/62°F (24.3°/16.8°C) 95°/73°F (35.1°/22.9°C)
Nov 70°/55°F (21.0°/12.8°C) 94°/73°F (34.3°/22.6°C)
Dec 66°/51°F (18.9°/10.5°C) 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.5°C)

Data: Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale, Meteorological Service Meteorological Service

Can you move from Morocco to Suriname?

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

Morocco passport

Morocco passport holder visiting Suriname

Visa Free
Morocco passport holders can enter Suriname without a visa.
Suriname passport

Suriname passport holder visiting Morocco

Visa Required
Suriname 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 Suriname?

Connectivity is usually fine (Suriname: 18.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Suriname offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Suriname safe for expats?

Morocco generally does better on safety, though Suriname leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Suriname is 6.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.7 in Morocco.

How is healthcare in Suriname compared to Morocco?

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 13.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Suriname, compared to 7.4 in Morocco. Suriname scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Morocco: 69).

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

The average high temperature in Paramaribo is 92°F, compared to 72°F in Casablanca. Paramaribo receives around 84.6 in of rainfall per year, while Casablanca gets 16.1 in.

What language do they speak in Suriname?

The official language in Suriname is Dutch. In Morocco, the official languages are Arabic and Berber.

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At a Glance

MA SR
Population 38,430,770 639,850
Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD) Surinamese Dollar (SRD)
Languages Arabic, Berber Dutch
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +212 +597
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15 —