Moving to Turks and Caicos Islands from Morocco

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Morocco to Turks and Caicos Islands, and you’d need to navigate life in English. 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 Turks and Caicos Islands compared to Morocco.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MA
1.7
TC
76.6

Morocco performs better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MA
1.8t
TC
4.9t

Morocco performs better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all environment metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MA
9.1%
TC
10.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MA
$8,800
TC
$22,400

Morocco generally does better on employment & economy, though Turks and Caicos Islands 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
TC
80.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MA
19.2
TC
11.6

Turks and Caicos Islands generally does better on family life, though Morocco leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Morocco passport

Morocco passport holder visiting Turks and Caicos Islands

Visa Required
Morocco passport holders need a visa to enter Turks and Caicos Islands.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Turks and Caicos Islands?

From major Turks and Caicos Islands cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Morocco and Turks and Caicos Islands are what actually decide it long-term.

Is Turks and Caicos Islands safe for expats?

Morocco performs better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Turks and Caicos Islands is 76.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.7 in Morocco.

What language do they speak in Turks and Caicos Islands?

The official language in Turks and Caicos Islands is English. In Morocco, the official languages are Arabic and Berber.

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At a Glance

MA TC
Population 36,738,229 58,286
Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Arabic, Berber English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +212 +1649
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15