Moving to Morocco from Tunisia

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Tunisia to Morocco — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Tunisia to Morocco, you would find that Morocco is 34.7% more expensive than Tunisia overall. A TND221,924 salary in Tunisia would need to be roughly MAD708,165 in Morocco to maintain the same lifestyle.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Tunisia to Morocco.

What does your salary buy?

TND221,924 MAD708,165

To maintain the same standard of living in Morocco

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 23.6% more

Groceries

pay 18.7% more

Transportation

pay 69.0% more

Housing

pay 43.6% more

Childcare

pay 32.3% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 62.1% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 TND = 3.16 MAD (July 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Tunisia to Morocco, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
2,781 ↑ 10% vs 2015

people born in Tunisia live in Morocco · UN DESA

Who's moving to Morocco?

Top countries of origin for Morocco's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Tunisia and Morocco stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

TN
4.6
MA
1.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TN
16.3
MA
18.6

Tunisia 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

TN
$1,112
MA
$606
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TN
12.9
MA
7.3

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tunisia 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

TN
55.0
MA
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TN
2.6t
MA
1.8t

Tunisia generally does better on environment, though Morocco leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TN
13.7
MA
6.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TN
98.1%
MA
50.8%

Tunisia generally does better on infrastructure, though Morocco leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TN
15.1%
MA
9.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TN
$12,300
MA
$8,800

Tunisia 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

TN
76.8 yrs
MA
73.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TN
11.9
MA
19.2

Tunisia performs better than Morocco across all family life metrics.

Data: La Direction Générale des Impôts, Ministère des Finances, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tunis Rain: 18.3 in/yr (466 mm)
74° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tunis Rabat
Jan–Mar 62°/46°F (17°/8°C) 65°/47°F (19°/8°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/57°F (25°/14°C) 74°/56°F (23°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) 81°/64°F (27°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) 71°/52°F (22°/11°C)
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Month Tunis Rabat
Jan 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C) 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C)
Feb 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C) 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C)
Mar 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C)
Apr 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C) 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C)
May 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C) 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C)
Jun 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C) 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C)
Jul 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C) 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C)
Aug 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C) 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C)
Sep 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C)
Oct 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C) 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C)
Nov 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C) 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C)
Dec 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°C) 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C)

Data: Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tunisia 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.

Tunisia passport

Tunisia passport holder visiting Morocco

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Tunisia passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Morocco.
Morocco passport

Morocco passport holder visiting Tunisia

Visa Free
Morocco passport holders can enter Tunisia without a visa.

Data: 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 Tunisia?

Headline costs are within a few percent between Morocco and Tunisia; rent and dining are where you'll actually feel differences.

How much money do I need to move to Morocco?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a TND221,924 comparable salary, that's around MAD177,041 in Morocco for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

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 Tunisia and Morocco.

Is Morocco safe for expats?

Tunisia 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 4.6 in Tunisia.

How is healthcare in Morocco compared to Tunisia?

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tunisia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 7.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Morocco, compared to 12.9 in Tunisia. Morocco scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tunisia: 67).

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

The average high temperature in Rabat is 73°F, compared to 74°F in Tunis. Rabat receives around 20.6 in of rainfall per year, while Tunis gets 18.3 in.

What language do they speak in Morocco?

The official languages in Morocco are Arabic and Berber. In Tunisia, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

TN MA
Population 11,896,972 36,738,229
Currency Tunisian Dinar (TND) Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Languages Arabic Arabic, Berber
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +216 +212
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 197 15