Moving to Vanuatu from Morocco

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Morocco to Vanuatu, and you’d need to navigate life in Bislama, English and French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Port Vila averages 83°F vs 73°F in Rabat, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Vanuatu compared to Morocco.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MA
1.7
VU
0.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MA
18.6
VU
12.5

Vanuatu 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
VU
$141
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

MA
7.3
VU
1.6

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu 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
VU
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MA
1.8t
VU
0.9t

Vanuatu performs significantly better than Morocco 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
VU
1.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

MA
88.0%
VU
66.0%

Morocco performs better than Vanuatu across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MA
9.1%
VU
5.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MA
$8,800
VU
$3,000

Morocco generally does better on employment & economy, though Vanuatu 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
VU
75.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MA
19.2
VU
14.3

Vanuatu generally does better on family life, though Morocco leads in education spending.

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

Port Vila Rain: 87.5 in/yr (2222 mm)
83° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Rabat Port Vila
Jan–Mar 65°/47°F (19°/8°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) 79°/67°F (26°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/52°F (22°/11°C) 84°/71°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Rabat Port Vila
Jan 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C)
Feb 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C)
Mar 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C) 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C)
Apr 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
May 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Jun 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C)
Jul 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C) 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C)
Aug 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C) 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C)
Sep 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C)
Oct 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C) 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C)
Nov 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C) 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C)
Dec 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C) 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C)

Data: Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale, Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Morocco passport

Morocco passport holder visiting Vanuatu

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

Vanuatu passport holder visiting Morocco

Visa Required
Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu?

Connectivity is usually fine (Vanuatu: 1.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Vanuatu offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Vanuatu safe for expats?

Vanuatu performs significantly better than Morocco across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Vanuatu is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.7 in Morocco.

How is healthcare in Vanuatu compared to Morocco?

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Vanuatu, compared to 7.3 in Morocco. Vanuatu scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Morocco: 69).

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

The average high temperature in Port Vila is 83°F, compared to 73°F in Rabat. Port Vila receives around 87.5 in of rainfall per year, while Rabat gets 20.6 in.

What language do they speak in Vanuatu?

The official languages in Vanuatu are Bislama, English and French. In Morocco, the official languages are Arabic and Berber.

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At a Glance

MA VU
Population 36,738,229 308,043
Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD) Vanuatu Vatu (VUV)
Languages Arabic, Berber Bislama, English, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +212 +678
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15