Moving to Morocco from Swaziland

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Swaziland to Morocco — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Swaziland 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Swaziland to Morocco.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
12.7
MA
1.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
24.7
MA
18.6

Morocco performs significantly better than Swaziland across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SZ
$922
MA
$606
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SZ
15.9
MA
7.3

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SZ
66.0
MA
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SZ
0.9t
MA
1.8t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SZ
2.3
MA
6.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SZ
77.6%
MA
50.8%

Morocco generally does better on infrastructure, though Swaziland leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SZ
37.6%
MA
9.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SZ
$10,600
MA
$8,800

Swaziland 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

SZ
59.7 yrs
MA
73.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SZ
39.6
MA
19.2

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

Data: Swaziland Revenue Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Lobamba Rain: 56.8 in/yr (1442 mm)
72° / 51°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lobamba Rabat
Jan–Mar 76°/58°F (24°/14°C) 65°/47°F (19°/8°C)
Apr–Jun 70°/46°F (21°/8°C) 74°/56°F (23°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 71°/44°F (21°/7°C) 81°/64°F (27°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) 71°/52°F (22°/11°C)
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Month Lobamba Rabat
Jan 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C) 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C)
Feb 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C) 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C)
Mar 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C) 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C)
Apr 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C) 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C)
May 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C) 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C)
Jun 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C) 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C)
Jul 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C) 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C)
Aug 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C) 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C)
Sep 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C) 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C)
Oct 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C) 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C)
Nov 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C) 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C)
Dec 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C) 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C)

Data: Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service, Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Swaziland 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.

Swaziland passport

Swaziland passport holder visiting Morocco

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

Morocco passport holder visiting Swaziland

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

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?

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?

Morocco performs significantly better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Morocco is 1.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.7 in Swaziland.

How is healthcare in Morocco compared to Swaziland?

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 7.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Morocco, compared to 15.9 in Swaziland. Morocco scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Swaziland: 56).

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

The average high temperature in Rabat is 73°F, compared to 72°F in Lobamba. Rabat receives around 20.6 in of rainfall per year, while Lobamba gets 56.8 in.

What language do they speak in Morocco?

The official languages in Morocco are Arabic and Berber. In Swaziland, the official languages are English and Swazi.

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At a Glance

SZ MA
Population 1,121,761 36,738,229
Currency Swazi Lilangeni (SZL) Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Languages English, Swazi Arabic, Berber
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +268 +212
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15