Moving to Morocco from Samoa
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Samoa to Morocco — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Samoa 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 — Rabat averages 73°F vs 86°F in Apia, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Samoa to Morocco.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Samoa 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Samoa 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
Samoa performs better than Morocco across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Morocco performs significantly better than Samoa 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
Morocco generally does better on employment & economy, though Samoa leads in top income tax 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
Samoa generally does better on family life, though Morocco leads in education spending.
Data: Ministry of Revenue, Samoa, 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 | Apia | Rabat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) | 65°/47°F (19°/8°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) | 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/73°F (30°/23°C) | 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/74°F (30°/24°C) | 71°/52°F (22°/11°C) |
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| Month | Apia | Rabat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.9°C) | 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C) |
| Feb | 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.2°C) | 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C) |
| Mar | 87°/75°F (30.6°/24.0°C) | 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C) |
| Apr | 87°/75°F (30.7°/23.8°C) | 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C) |
| May | 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.4°C) | 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C) |
| Jun | 86°/74°F (30.0°/23.2°C) | 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) |
| Jul | 85°/73°F (29.5°/22.6°C) | 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C) |
| Aug | 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) | 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C) |
| Sep | 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.1°C) | 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) |
| Oct | 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.4°C) | 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C) |
| Nov | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C) | 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C) |
| Dec | 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) | 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C) |
Direction de la Météorologie NationaleVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Samoa 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.
Samoa passport holder visiting Morocco
Visa Required
Morocco passport holder visiting Samoa
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
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?
Samoa 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 6.2 in Samoa.
How is healthcare in Morocco compared to Samoa?
Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Samoa leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 7.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Morocco, compared to 5.5 in Samoa. Morocco scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Samoa: 55).
What's the weather like in Morocco compared to Samoa?
The average high temperature in Rabat is 73°F, compared to 86°F in Apia. Rabat receives around 20.6 in of rainfall per year, while Apia gets 116.7 in.
What language do they speak in Morocco?
The official languages in Morocco are Arabic and Berber. In Samoa, the official languages are English and Samoan.
