Moving to Turkmenistan from Morocco

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MA
1.7
TM
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MA
18.6
TM
8.0

Turkmenistan 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
TM
$1,264
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MA
7.3
TM
21.4

Turkmenistan 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
TM
87.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MA
1.8t
TM
10.9t

Morocco performs better than Turkmenistan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MA
6.4
TM
5.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MA
50.8%
TM
135.2%

Morocco generally does better on infrastructure, though Turkmenistan 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%
TM
4.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MA
$8,800
TM
$14,700

Turkmenistan performs significantly better than Morocco across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MA
73.7 yrs
TM
71.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MA
19.2
TM
37.6

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

Data: 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

Ashgabat Rain: 8.9 in/yr (227 mm)
74° / 51°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Rabat Ashgabat
Jan–Mar 65°/47°F (19°/8°C) 51°/34°F (11°/1°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) 86°/61°F (30°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) 96°/68°F (35°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/52°F (22°/11°C) 62°/40°F (17°/5°C)
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Month Rabat Ashgabat
Jan 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C) 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C)
Feb 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C) 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C)
Mar 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C) 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C)
Apr 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C) 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C)
May 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C) 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C)
Jun 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C)
Jul 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C) 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C)
Aug 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C) 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C)
Sep 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C)
Oct 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C) 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C)
Nov 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C) 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C)
Dec 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C) 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Morocco passport

Morocco passport holder visiting Turkmenistan

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

Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Morocco

Visa Required
Turkmenistan 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 Turkmenistan?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Turkmenistan has 5.9 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 Turkmenistan safe for expats?

Turkmenistan performs significantly better than Morocco across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Turkmenistan is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.7 in Morocco.

How is healthcare in Turkmenistan compared to Morocco?

Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Morocco leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 21.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Turkmenistan, compared to 7.3 in Morocco. Turkmenistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Morocco: 69).

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

The average high temperature in Ashgabat is 74°F, compared to 73°F in Rabat. Ashgabat receives around 8.9 in of rainfall per year, while Rabat gets 20.6 in.

What language do they speak in Turkmenistan?

The official languages in Turkmenistan are Russian and Turkmen. In Morocco, the official languages are Arabic and Berber.

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At a Glance

MA TM
Population 36,738,229 5,636,011
Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD) Turkmenistani Manat (TMT)
Languages Arabic, Berber Russian, Turkmen
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +212 +993
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15