Moving to Morocco from Mozambique

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mozambique to Morocco, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and Berber. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Morocco compared to Mozambique.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MZ
3.6
MA
1.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MZ
20.1
MA
18.6

Morocco performs significantly better than Mozambique across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MZ
$143
MA
$606
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MZ
0.8
MA
7.3

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mozambique 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

MZ
64.0
MA
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MZ
0.3t
MA
1.8t

Mozambique generally does better on environment, though Morocco leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MZ
0.2
MA
6.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MZ
1.8%
MA
50.8%

Morocco generally does better on infrastructure, though Mozambique leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MZ
3.5%
MA
9.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MZ
$1,500
MA
$8,800

Mozambique generally does better on employment & economy, though Morocco leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MZ
57.1 yrs
MA
73.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MZ
61.4
MA
19.2

Morocco performs significantly better than Mozambique across all family life metrics.

Data: Autoridade Tributária de Moçambique, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Maputo Rain: 32.0 in/yr (814 mm)
81° / 65°F

Avg. annual high / low

Rabat Rain: 20.6 in/yr (522 mm)
73° / 55°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Maputo Rabat
Jan–Mar 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) 65°/47°F (19°/8°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/62°F (26°/17°C) 74°/56°F (23°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 78°/60°F (25°/16°C) 81°/64°F (27°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/68°F (28°/20°C) 71°/52°F (22°/11°C)
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Month Maputo Rabat
Jan 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.3°C) 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C)
Feb 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.3°C) 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C)
Mar 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C)
Apr 82°/67°F (27.8°/19.4°C) 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C)
May 80°/62°F (26.4°/16.8°C) 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C)
Jun 76°/58°F (24.6°/14.4°C) 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C)
Jul 76°/58°F (24.4°/14.2°C) 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C)
Aug 78°/60°F (25.3°/15.4°C) 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C)
Sep 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.2°C) 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C)
Oct 80°/65°F (26.5°/18.3°C) 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C)
Nov 81°/67°F (27.4°/19.7°C) 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C)
Dec 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.4°C) 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Mozambique passport

Mozambique passport holder visiting Morocco

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

Morocco passport holder visiting Mozambique

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Morocco?

Connectivity is usually fine (Morocco: 6.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Morocco offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Morocco safe for expats?

Morocco performs significantly better than Mozambique across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Morocco is 1.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.6 in Mozambique.

How is healthcare in Morocco compared to Mozambique?

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mozambique leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 7.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Morocco, compared to 0.8 in Mozambique. Morocco scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mozambique: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Rabat is 73°F, compared to 81°F in Maputo. Rabat receives around 20.6 in of rainfall per year, while Maputo gets 32.0 in.

What language do they speak in Morocco?

The official languages in Morocco are Arabic and Berber. In Mozambique, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

MZ MA
Population 31,693,239 36,738,229
Currency Mozambican Metical (MZN) Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Languages Portuguese Arabic, Berber
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +258 +212
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 119 15