Moving to Morocco from Pakistan
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Pakistan to Morocco — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Pakistan to Morocco, you would find that Morocco is 2.1 times more expensive than Pakistan overall. A PKR20,828,685 salary in Pakistan would need to be roughly MAD1,287,107 in Morocco to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and Berber. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Rabat averages 73°F vs 84°F in Islamabad, making it significantly cooler.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Pakistan to Morocco.
What does your salary buy?
PKR20,828,685 → MAD1,287,107
To maintain the same standard of living in Morocco
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Restaurants
pay 71.5% more
Groceries
pay 63.5% more
Transportation
pay 91.2% more
Housing
pay 2.5 times more
Childcare
pay 3.2 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 76.6% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Morocco cost about 79% more than cities in Pakistan.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Pakistan to Morocco.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Pakistan generally does better on safety, though Morocco leads in homicide rate.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Morocco leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Pakistan generally does better on environment, though Morocco leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Morocco performs significantly better than Pakistan across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Pakistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Morocco leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Morocco performs significantly better than Pakistan across all family life metrics.
Data: Federal Board of Revenue, Government of Pakistan, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Islamabad | Rabat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 69°/44°F (21°/7°C) | 65°/47°F (19°/8°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 95°/68°F (35°/20°C) | 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 94°/74°F (34°/23°C) | 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 78°/48°F (26°/9°C) | 71°/52°F (22°/11°C) |
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| Month | Islamabad | Rabat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) | 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C) |
| Feb | 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C) | 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C) |
| Mar | 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C) | 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C) |
| Apr | 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C) | 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C) |
| May | 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C) | 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C) |
| Jun | 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C) | 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) |
| Jul | 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C) | 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C) |
| Aug | 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C) | 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C) |
| Sep | 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C) | 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) |
| Oct | 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C) | 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C) |
| Nov | 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C) | 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C) |
| Dec | 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C) | 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C) |
Direction de la Météorologie NationaleVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Pakistan 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.
Pakistan passport holder visiting Morocco
Visa Required
Morocco passport holder visiting Pakistan
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Morocco than Pakistan?
No — Morocco is on average about 84% more expensive than Pakistan. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Morocco?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly MAD321,777 in Morocco on a PKR20,828,685 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Morocco?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Morocco has 6.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Morocco safe for expats?
Pakistan generally does better on safety, though Morocco leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Morocco is 1.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.2 in Pakistan.
How is healthcare in Morocco compared to Pakistan?
Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Morocco leads in health coverage index. There are 7.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Morocco, compared to 10.8 in Pakistan. Morocco scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Pakistan: 45).
What's the weather like in Morocco compared to Pakistan?
The average high temperature in Rabat is 73°F, compared to 84°F in Islamabad. Rabat receives around 20.6 in of rainfall per year, while Islamabad gets 49.1 in.
What language do they speak in Morocco?
The official languages in Morocco are Arabic and Berber. In Pakistan, the official languages are English and Urdu.
