Moving to Morocco from Suriname
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Suriname to Morocco — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Suriname 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 92°F in Paramaribo, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Suriname and Morocco stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Suriname 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 Suriname leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Suriname generally does better on environment, though Morocco leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
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
Suriname generally does better on infrastructure, though Morocco leads in internet access.
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
Suriname generally does better on employment & economy, though Morocco leads in poverty 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 Suriname leads in literacy rate.
Data: Ministry of Finance, 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 | Paramaribo | Rabat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/71°F (32°/22°C) | 65°/47°F (19°/8°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) | 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 93°/73°F (34°/23°C) | 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 94°/73°F (34°/23°C) | 71°/52°F (22°/11°C) |
View all months
| Month | Paramaribo | Rabat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 89°/71°F (31.8°/21.6°C) | 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C) |
| Feb | 88°/71°F (31.3°/21.6°C) | 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C) |
| Mar | 90°/71°F (32.1°/21.8°C) | 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C) |
| Apr | 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.6°C) | 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C) |
| May | 91°/73°F (32.9°/22.7°C) | 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C) |
| Jun | 92°/72°F (33.2°/22.5°C) | 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) |
| Jul | 92°/72°F (33.5°/22.5°C) | 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C) |
| Aug | 93°/73°F (34.1°/22.7°C) | 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C) |
| Sep | 94°/73°F (34.7°/22.9°C) | 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) |
| Oct | 95°/73°F (35.1°/22.9°C) | 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C) |
| Nov | 94°/73°F (34.3°/22.6°C) | 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C) |
| Dec | 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.5°C) | 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Service,
Direction de la Météorologie Nationale
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Suriname 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.
Suriname passport holder visiting Morocco
Visa Required
Morocco passport holder visiting Suriname
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Morocco?
With 6.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Morocco can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Suriname and Morocco.
Is Morocco safe for expats?
Suriname 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 7.3 in Suriname.
How is healthcare in Morocco compared to Suriname?
Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 7.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Morocco, compared to 14.8 in Suriname. Morocco scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Suriname: 63).
What's the weather like in Morocco compared to Suriname?
The average high temperature in Rabat is 73°F, compared to 92°F in Paramaribo. Rabat receives around 20.6 in of rainfall per year, while Paramaribo gets 84.6 in.
What language do they speak in Morocco?
The official languages in Morocco are Arabic and Berber. In Suriname, the official language is Dutch.
