Moving to Morocco from Rwanda

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Rwanda to Morocco, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and Berber.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Morocco compared to Rwanda.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

RW
11.6
MA
18.6

Rwanda generally does better on safety, though Morocco leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

RW
$177
MA
$606
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

RW
0.9
MA
7.4

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Rwanda 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

RW
62.0
MA
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

RW
0.2t
MA
1.8t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

RW
0.6
MA
7.3
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

RW
20.2%
MA
50.8%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

RW
11.4%
MA
9.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

RW
$1,124
MA
$4,672

Morocco generally does better on employment & economy, though Rwanda leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

RW
68.0 yrs
MA
75.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RW
29.4
MA
14.7

Morocco generally does better on family life, though Rwanda leads in literacy rate.

Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Rwanda Revenue Authority (2016), Direction Générale des Impôts, Morocco (2016), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this

Weather in Morocco vs Rwanda

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Kigali Rain: 37.4 in/yr (951 mm)
80° / 60°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kigali Casablanca
Jan–Mar 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) 65°/50°F (18°/10°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/61°F (26°/16°C) 73°/61°F (23°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/60°F (28°/16°C) 79°/69°F (26°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) 71°/56°F (21°/13°C)
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Month Kigali Casablanca
Jan 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.6°C) 64°/48°F (17.6°/8.9°C)
Feb 81°/60°F (27.4°/15.8°C) 65°/49°F (18.1°/9.7°C)
Mar 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) 67°/53°F (19.7°/11.6°C)
Apr 79°/61°F (26.2°/16.1°C) 69°/56°F (20.6°/13.3°C)
May 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.2°C) 73°/61°F (22.7°/16.0°C)
Jun 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.3°C) 76°/66°F (24.6°/18.7°C)
Jul 81°/59°F (27.1°/15.0°C) 79°/69°F (26.1°/20.5°C)
Aug 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.0°C) 80°/70°F (26.7°/21.0°C)
Sep 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.0°C) 78°/67°F (25.8°/19.5°C)
Oct 81°/61°F (27.2°/15.9°C) 76°/62°F (24.3°/16.8°C)
Nov 79°/60°F (26.1°/15.5°C) 70°/55°F (21.0°/12.8°C)
Dec 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.6°C) 66°/51°F (18.9°/10.5°C)

Data: Rwanda Meteorology Agency Rwanda Meteorology Agency, Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale

Can you move from Rwanda to Morocco?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Rwanda 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.

Rwanda passport

Rwanda passport holder visiting Morocco

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

Morocco passport holder visiting Rwanda

Visa Free
Morocco passport holders can enter Rwanda without a visa.

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: 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?

Rwanda 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 3.6 in Rwanda.

How is healthcare in Morocco compared to Rwanda?

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Rwanda leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 7.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Morocco, compared to 0.9 in Rwanda. Morocco scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Rwanda: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Casablanca is 72°F, compared to 80°F in Kigali. Casablanca receives around 16.1 in of rainfall per year, while Kigali gets 37.4 in.

What language do they speak in Morocco?

The official languages in Morocco are Arabic and Berber. In Rwanda, the official languages are English, French and Kinyarwanda.

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At a Glance

RW MA
Population 14,569,341 38,430,770
Currency Rwandan Franc (RWF) Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Languages English, French, Kinyarwanda Arabic, Berber
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +250 +212
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 15