Moving to Morocco from Papua New Guinea
What to Expect
Considering a move from Papua New Guinea to Morocco? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Papua New Guinea 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Casablanca averages 72°F vs 88°F in Port Moresby, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Morocco compared to Papua New Guinea.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Papua New Guinea 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
Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Papua New Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Papua New Guinea performs better than Morocco across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Morocco generally does better on infrastructure, though Papua New Guinea leads in water stress level.
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
Morocco generally does better on employment & economy, though Papua New Guinea leads in unemployment rate.
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 generally does better on family life, though Papua New Guinea leads in literacy rate.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2010–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2002–2021), Internal Revenue Commission, Papua New Guinea (2016), Direction Générale des Impôts, Morocco (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Morocco vs Papua New Guinea
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Port Moresby | Casablanca |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/74°F (32°/24°C) | 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/74°F (31°/23°C) | 73°/61°F (23°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) | 79°/69°F (26°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) | 71°/56°F (21°/13°C) |
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| Month | Port Moresby | Casablanca |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.7°C) | 64°/48°F (17.6°/8.9°C) |
| Feb | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.5°C) | 65°/49°F (18.1°/9.7°C) |
| Mar | 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.4°C) | 67°/53°F (19.7°/11.6°C) |
| Apr | 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) | 69°/56°F (20.6°/13.3°C) |
| May | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) | 73°/61°F (22.7°/16.0°C) |
| Jun | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.1°C) | 76°/66°F (24.6°/18.7°C) |
| Jul | 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C) | 79°/69°F (26.1°/20.5°C) |
| Aug | 87°/73°F (30.3°/22.6°C) | 80°/70°F (26.7°/21.0°C) |
| Sep | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.2°C) | 78°/67°F (25.8°/19.5°C) |
| Oct | 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.5°C) | 76°/62°F (24.3°/16.8°C) |
| Nov | 90°/74°F (32.5°/23.6°C) | 70°/55°F (21.0°/12.8°C) |
| Dec | 90°/75°F (32.4°/23.7°C) | 66°/51°F (18.9°/10.5°C) |
Data:
Papua New Guinea Meteorological Service,
Direction de la Météorologie Nationale
Can you move from Papua New Guinea to Morocco?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Papua New Guinea 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.
Papua New Guinea passport holder visiting Morocco
Visa Required
Morocco passport holder visiting Papua New Guinea
Visa RequiredData: 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: 7.3 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?
Papua New Guinea 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 9.4 in Papua New Guinea.
How is healthcare in Morocco compared to Papua New Guinea?
Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Papua New Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 7.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Morocco, compared to 0.6 in Papua New Guinea. Morocco scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Papua New Guinea: 30).
What's the weather like in Morocco compared to Papua New Guinea?
The average high temperature in Casablanca is 72°F, compared to 88°F in Port Moresby. Casablanca receives around 16.1 in of rainfall per year, while Port Moresby gets 35.4 in.
What language do they speak in Morocco?
The official languages in Morocco are Arabic and Berber. In Papua New Guinea, the official languages are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin.
