Moving to Syria from Morocco

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Morocco to Syria — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Morocco to Syria.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Morocco and Syria stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MA
1.7
SY
2.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MA
18.6
SY
29.9

Morocco performs better than Syria across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MA
$606
SY
$122
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

MA
7.3
SY
11.9

Syria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Morocco leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MA
59.0
SY
83.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MA
1.8t
SY
1.3t

Morocco generally does better on environment, though Syria 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
SY
7.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MA
50.8%
SY
124.4%

Morocco generally does better on infrastructure, though Syria 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%
SY
13.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MA
$8,800
SY
$2,900

Morocco generally does better on employment & economy, though Syria leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MA
73.7 yrs
SY
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MA
19.2
SY
15.9

Syria 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

Damascus Rain: 5.3 in/yr (134 mm)
78° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Rabat Damascus
Jan–Mar 65°/47°F (19°/8°C) 60°/35°F (15°/2°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) 85°/51°F (29°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) 96°/60°F (35°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/52°F (22°/11°C) 70°/40°F (21°/5°C)
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Month Rabat Damascus
Jan 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C) 55°/33°F (12.6°/0.4°C)
Feb 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C) 59°/34°F (14.8°/1.3°C)
Mar 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C) 66°/39°F (18.9°/3.7°C)
Apr 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C) 76°/45°F (24.5°/7.0°C)
May 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C) 85°/51°F (29.7°/10.5°C)
Jun 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) 94°/58°F (34.2°/14.2°C)
Jul 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C) 98°/62°F (36.5°/16.9°C)
Aug 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C) 97°/62°F (36.2°/16.5°C)
Sep 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) 92°/55°F (33.4°/13.0°C)
Oct 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C) 82°/48°F (28.0°/8.9°C)
Nov 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C) 69°/39°F (20.3°/4.0°C)
Dec 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C) 58°/34°F (14.2°/1.3°C)

Data: Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale, Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Morocco passport

Morocco passport holder visiting Syria

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

Syria passport holder visiting Morocco

Visa Required
Syria 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 Syria?

With 7.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Syria 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 Syria.

Is Syria safe for expats?

Morocco performs better than Syria across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Syria is 2.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.7 in Morocco.

How is healthcare in Syria compared to Morocco?

Syria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Morocco leads in health coverage index. There are 11.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Syria, compared to 7.3 in Morocco. Syria scores 64 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Morocco: 69).

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

The average high temperature in Damascus is 78°F, compared to 73°F in Rabat. Damascus receives around 5.3 in of rainfall per year, while Rabat gets 20.6 in.

What language do they speak in Syria?

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

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At a Glance

MA SY
Population 36,738,229 21,563,800
Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD) Syrian Pound (SYP)
Languages Arabic, Berber Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +212 +963
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15