Moving to Morocco from North Korea

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from North Korea to Morocco — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from North Korea to Morocco, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and Berber. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Casablanca averages 72°F vs 60°F in P'yongyang, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How North Korea and Morocco stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

KP
36.3
MA
7.4
Health coverage index United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access

KP
68
MA
69

North Korea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Morocco leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

KP
86.0
MA
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KP
2.5t
MA
1.8t

Morocco performs significantly better than North Korea across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KP
27.7%
MA
50.8%
Electricity per capita World Bank, 2023

annual consumption — reflects grid capacity

KP
789 kWh
MA
997 kWh

North Korea generally does better on infrastructure, though Morocco leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

KP
3.5%
MA
9.0%

North Korea performs better than Morocco across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

KP
73.7 yrs
MA
75.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KP
13.3
MA
14.7

North Korea generally does better on family life, though Morocco leads in life expectancy.

Weather in Morocco vs North Korea

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

P'yongyang Rain: 37.0 in/yr (940 mm)
60° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Casablanca Rain: 16.1 in/yr (410 mm)
72° / 59°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months P'yongyang Casablanca
Jan–Mar 38°/20°F (4°/-7°C) 65°/50°F (18°/10°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) 73°/61°F (23°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) 79°/69°F (26°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 50°/31°F (10°/0°C) 71°/56°F (21°/13°C)
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Month P'yongyang Casablanca
Jan 31°/13°F (-0.8°/-10.7°C) 64°/48°F (17.6°/8.9°C)
Feb 36°/18°F (2.4°/-7.8°C) 65°/49°F (18.1°/9.7°C)
Mar 48°/29°F (8.9°/-1.8°C) 67°/53°F (19.7°/11.6°C)
Apr 63°/41°F (17.1°/4.9°C) 69°/56°F (20.6°/13.3°C)
May 73°/52°F (22.6°/10.9°C) 73°/61°F (22.7°/16.0°C)
Jun 80°/62°F (26.7°/16.5°C) 76°/66°F (24.6°/18.7°C)
Jul 83°/69°F (28.6°/20.7°C) 79°/69°F (26.1°/20.5°C)
Aug 84°/69°F (28.9°/20.5°C) 80°/70°F (26.7°/21.0°C)
Sep 76°/58°F (24.7°/14.3°C) 78°/67°F (25.8°/19.5°C)
Oct 65°/44°F (18.2°/6.7°C) 76°/62°F (24.3°/16.8°C)
Nov 49°/31°F (9.4°/-0.3°C) 70°/55°F (21.0°/12.8°C)
Dec 35°/19°F (1.7°/-7.2°C) 66°/51°F (18.9°/10.5°C)

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

Can you move from North Korea to Morocco?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between North Korea 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.

North Korea passport

North Korea passport holder visiting Morocco

Visa Required
North Korea passport holders need a visa to enter Morocco.
Morocco passport

Morocco passport holder visiting North Korea

Visa Required
Morocco passport holders need a visa to enter North Korea.

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?

Working remotely from Morocco's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in North Korea and Morocco.

How is healthcare in Morocco compared to North Korea?

North Korea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Morocco leads in health coverage index. There are 7.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Morocco, compared to 36.3 in North Korea. Morocco scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (North Korea: 68).

What's the weather like in Morocco compared to North Korea?

The average high temperature in Casablanca is 72°F, compared to 60°F in P'yongyang. Casablanca receives around 16.1 in of rainfall per year, while P'yongyang gets 37.0 in.

What language do they speak in Morocco?

The official languages in Morocco are Arabic and Berber. In North Korea, the official language is Korean.

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At a Glance

KP MA
Population 26,571,036 38,430,770
Currency North Korean Won (KPW) Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Languages Korean Arabic, Berber
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +850 +212
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 15