Moving to Swaziland from Morocco

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Morocco to Swaziland, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Swazi. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Swaziland compared to Morocco.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MA
1.7
SZ
12.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MA
18.6
SZ
24.7

Morocco performs better than Swaziland across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MA
$606
SZ
$922
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MA
7.3
SZ
15.9

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland 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
SZ
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MA
1.8t
SZ
0.9t

Morocco generally does better on environment, though Swaziland leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MA
6.4
SZ
2.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MA
50.8%
SZ
77.6%

Morocco generally does better on infrastructure, though Swaziland leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MA
9.1%
SZ
37.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MA
$8,800
SZ
$10,600

Morocco generally does better on employment & economy, though Swaziland leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MA
73.7 yrs
SZ
59.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MA
19.2
SZ
39.6

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

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

Lobamba Rain: 56.8 in/yr (1442 mm)
72° / 51°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Rabat Lobamba
Jan–Mar 65°/47°F (19°/8°C) 76°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) 70°/46°F (21°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) 71°/44°F (21°/7°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/52°F (22°/11°C) 73°/55°F (23°/13°C)
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Month Rabat Lobamba
Jan 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C) 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C)
Feb 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C) 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C)
Mar 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C) 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C)
Apr 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C) 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C)
May 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C) 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C)
Jun 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C)
Jul 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C) 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C)
Aug 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C) 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C)
Sep 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C)
Oct 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C) 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C)
Nov 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C) 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C)
Dec 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C) 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Morocco passport

Morocco passport holder visiting Swaziland

Visa Required
Morocco passport holders need a visa to enter Swaziland.
Swaziland passport

Swaziland passport holder visiting Morocco

Visa Required
Swaziland 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 Swaziland?

Connectivity is usually fine (Swaziland: 2.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Swaziland offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Swaziland safe for expats?

Morocco performs better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Swaziland is 12.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.7 in Morocco.

How is healthcare in Swaziland compared to Morocco?

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 15.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Swaziland, compared to 7.3 in Morocco. Swaziland scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Morocco: 69).

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

The average high temperature in Lobamba is 72°F, compared to 73°F in Rabat. Lobamba receives around 56.8 in of rainfall per year, while Rabat gets 20.6 in.

What language do they speak in Swaziland?

The official languages in Swaziland are English and Swazi. In Morocco, the official languages are Arabic and Berber.

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At a Glance

MA SZ
Population 36,738,229 1,121,761
Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD) Swazi Lilangeni (SZL)
Languages Arabic, Berber English, Swazi
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +212 +268
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15