Moving to Tajikistan from Morocco

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Morocco to Tajikistan, and you’d need to navigate life in Russian and Tajik.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Morocco to Tajikistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MA
1.7
TJ
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MA
18.6
TJ
13.9

Tajikistan performs significantly better than Morocco across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MA
$606
TJ
$364
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MA
7.3
TJ
21.3

Tajikistan 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
TJ
159.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MA
1.8t
TJ
0.9t

Morocco generally does better on environment, though Tajikistan 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
TJ
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MA
50.8%
TJ
69.9%

Morocco generally does better on infrastructure, though Tajikistan 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%
TJ
7.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MA
$8,800
TJ
$4,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MA
73.7 yrs
TJ
69.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MA
19.2
TJ
32.3

Morocco generally does better on family life, though Tajikistan 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

Dushanbe Rain: 25.7 in/yr (653 mm)
72° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Rabat Dushanbe
Jan–Mar 65°/47°F (19°/8°C) 52°/33°F (11°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) 81°/56°F (27°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) 92°/59°F (33°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/52°F (22°/11°C) 62°/39°F (17°/4°C)
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Month Rabat Dushanbe
Jan 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C) 47°/28°F (8.1°/-2.4°C)
Feb 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C) 49°/31°F (9.3°/-0.8°C)
Mar 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C) 59°/40°F (15.1°/4.4°C)
Apr 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C) 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.8°C)
May 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C) 80°/55°F (26.8°/12.9°C)
Jun 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) 91°/62°F (33.0°/16.8°C)
Jul 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C) 96°/65°F (35.7°/18.3°C)
Aug 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C) 94°/61°F (34.4°/16.0°C)
Sep 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) 86°/52°F (29.9°/11.3°C)
Oct 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C) 74°/45°F (23.2°/7.1°C)
Nov 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C) 62°/38°F (16.5°/3.3°C)
Dec 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C) 51°/33°F (10.6°/0.3°C)

Data: Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Morocco passport

Morocco passport holder visiting Tajikistan

Visa on Arrival
Morocco passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Tajikistan.
Tajikistan passport

Tajikistan passport holder visiting Morocco

Visa Required
Tajikistan 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 Tajikistan?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Tajikistan has 0.1 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 Tajikistan safe for expats?

Tajikistan performs significantly better than Morocco across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Tajikistan is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.7 in Morocco.

How is healthcare in Tajikistan compared to Morocco?

Tajikistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Morocco leads in health coverage index. There are 21.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Tajikistan, compared to 7.3 in Morocco. Tajikistan scores 67 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Morocco: 69).

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

The average high temperature in Dushanbe is 72°F, compared to 73°F in Rabat. Dushanbe receives around 25.7 in of rainfall per year, while Rabat gets 20.6 in.

What language do they speak in Tajikistan?

The official languages in Tajikistan are Russian and Tajik. In Morocco, the official languages are Arabic and Berber.

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At a Glance

MA TJ
Population 36,738,229 9,119,347
Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD) Tajikistani Somoni (TJS)
Languages Arabic, Berber Russian, Tajik
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +212 +992
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15