Moving to Western Sahara from Morocco

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Morocco to Western Sahara.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Western Sahara compared to Morocco.

What are the job prospects?

GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MA
$8,800
EH
$2,500

Morocco performs better than Western Sahara 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
EH
64.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MA
19.2
EH
47.9

Morocco performs better than Western Sahara across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Western Sahara?

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

What language do they speak in Western Sahara?

The official languages in Western Sahara are Berber, Hassaniya and Spanish. In Morocco, the official languages are Arabic and Berber.

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At a Glance

MA EH
Population 36,738,229 652,271
Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD) Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Languages Arabic, Berber Berber, Hassaniya, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +212 +2
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15