Moving to Morocco from Saudi Arabia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Saudi Arabia to Morocco — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Saudi Arabia to Morocco, you would find that Morocco is 23.6% cheaper than Saudi Arabia overall. A SAR281,865 salary in Saudi Arabia would need to be roughly MAD537,719 in Morocco to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Rabat averages 73°F vs 92°F in Riyadh, making it significantly cooler.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Saudi Arabia to Morocco.
What does your salary buy?
SAR281,865 → MAD537,719
To maintain the same standard of living in Morocco
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Restaurants
pay 7.7% less
Groceries
pay 31.9% less
Transportation
pay 20.5% more
Housing
pay 49.7% less
Childcare
pay 52.9% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 27.2% less
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 24% less than cities in Saudi Arabia.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Saudi Arabia to Morocco.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Saudi Arabia performs better than Morocco across all safety metrics.
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
Saudi Arabia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Morocco 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
Morocco performs significantly better than Saudi Arabia across all environment metrics.
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
Saudi Arabia generally does better on infrastructure, though Morocco 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
Saudi Arabia performs better than Morocco across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Saudi Arabia performs better than Morocco across all family life metrics.
Data: Department of Zakat and Income Tax, 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 | Riyadh | Rabat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 75°/50°F (24°/10°C) | 65°/47°F (19°/8°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 101°/72°F (38°/22°C) | 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 109°/77°F (43°/25°C) | 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/56°F (29°/13°C) | 71°/52°F (22°/11°C) |
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| Month | Riyadh | Rabat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.9°C) | 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C) |
| Feb | 74°/49°F (23.3°/9.3°C) | 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C) |
| Mar | 82°/56°F (27.7°/13.2°C) | 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C) |
| Apr | 92°/65°F (33.3°/18.4°C) | 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C) |
| May | 103°/74°F (39.4°/23.4°C) | 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C) |
| Jun | 109°/78°F (42.6°/25.3°C) | 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) |
| Jul | 111°/80°F (43.7°/26.4°C) | 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C) |
| Aug | 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.3°C) | 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C) |
| Sep | 105°/73°F (40.6°/22.9°C) | 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) |
| Oct | 96°/65°F (35.5°/18.2°C) | 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C) |
| Nov | 83°/56°F (28.1°/13.3°C) | 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C) |
| Dec | 72°/47°F (22.1°/8.4°C) | 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C) |
Data:
National Center for Meteorology,
Direction de la Météorologie Nationale
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saudi Arabia 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.
Saudi Arabia passport holder visiting Morocco
Visa Free
Morocco passport holder visiting Saudi Arabia
Visa RequiredData: 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 Saudi Arabia?
Yes — Morocco is on average about 23% cheaper than Saudi Arabia. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Morocco?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly MAD134,430 in Morocco on a SAR281,865 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?
Saudi Arabia performs better than Morocco across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Morocco is 1.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Saudi Arabia.
How is healthcare in Morocco compared to Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Morocco leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 7.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Morocco, compared to 30.8 in Saudi Arabia. Morocco scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saudi Arabia: 74).
What's the weather like in Morocco compared to Saudi Arabia?
The average high temperature in Rabat is 73°F, compared to 92°F in Riyadh. Rabat receives around 20.6 in of rainfall per year, while Riyadh gets 4.4 in.
What language do they speak in Morocco?
The official languages in Morocco are Arabic and Berber. In Saudi Arabia, the official language is Arabic.
