Moving to Morocco from Saint Lucia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Saint Lucia 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 Saint Lucia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

LC
36.7
MA
1.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LC
8.9
MA
18.6

Saint Lucia 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

LC
$1,228
MA
$606
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

LC
6.5
MA
7.3

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia 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

LC
20.0
MA
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LC
1.7t
MA
1.8t

Saint Lucia performs better than Morocco across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LC
10.8
MA
6.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LC
14.3%
MA
50.8%

Saint Lucia performs better than Morocco across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LC
11.1%
MA
9.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LC
$22,700
MA
$8,800

Saint Lucia generally does better on employment & economy, though Morocco leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LC
79.0 yrs
MA
73.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LC
12.0
MA
19.2

Saint Lucia generally does better on family life, though Morocco leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Castries Rain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Castries Rabat
Jan–Mar 65°/47°F (19°/8°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/56°F (23°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/64°F (27°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/52°F (22°/11°C)
View all months
Month Castries Rabat
Jan 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C)
Feb 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C)
Mar 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C)
Apr 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C)
May 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C)
Jun 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C)
Jul 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C)
Aug 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C)
Sep 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C)
Oct 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C)
Nov 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C)
Dec 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C)

Data: Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services, Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Lucia 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.

Saint Lucia passport

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Morocco

Visa Required
Saint Lucia passport holders need a visa to enter Morocco.
Morocco passport

Morocco passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

Visa Required
Morocco passport holders need a visa to enter Saint Lucia.

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?

Saint Lucia 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 36.7 in Saint Lucia.

How is healthcare in Morocco compared to Saint Lucia?

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in health coverage index. There are 7.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Morocco, compared to 6.5 in Saint Lucia. Morocco scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Lucia: 77).

What's the weather like in Morocco compared to Saint Lucia?

The average high temperature in Rabat is 73°F, compared to None°F in Castries. Rabat receives around 20.6 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Morocco?

The official languages in Morocco are Arabic and Berber. In Saint Lucia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

LC MA
Population 167,122 36,738,229
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Languages English Arabic, Berber
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1758 +212
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15