Moving to Morocco from Uganda

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Uganda to Morocco? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Uganda 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 82°F in Kampala, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Morocco compared to Uganda.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

UG
8.8
MA
1.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UG
16.0
MA
18.6

Uganda 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

UG
$139
MA
$606
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

UG
1.7
MA
7.3

Uganda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Morocco 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

UG
60.0
MA
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UG
0.2t
MA
1.8t

Uganda 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

UG
0.1
MA
6.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

UG
5.8%
MA
50.8%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

UG
2.8%
MA
9.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UG
$2,800
MA
$8,800

Morocco generally does better on employment & economy, though Uganda leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

UG
69.0 yrs
MA
73.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UG
30.4
MA
19.2

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

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Kampala Rain: 49.8 in/yr (1264 mm)
82° / 64°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kampala Rabat
Jan–Mar 84°/64°F (29°/18°C) 65°/47°F (19°/8°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) 74°/56°F (23°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) 81°/64°F (27°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/64°F (28°/17°C) 71°/52°F (22°/11°C)
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Month Kampala Rabat
Jan 83°/64°F (28.6°/17.7°C) 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C)
Feb 85°/64°F (29.3°/18.0°C) 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C)
Mar 84°/65°F (28.7°/18.1°C) 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C)
Apr 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C) 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C)
May 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.9°C) 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C)
Jun 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.6°C) 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C)
Jul 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.1°C) 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C)
Aug 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.1°C) 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C)
Sep 82°/63°F (27.9°/17.2°C) 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C)
Oct 82°/63°F (27.7°/17.4°C) 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C)
Nov 81°/64°F (27.4°/17.5°C) 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C)
Dec 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.5°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 Uganda 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.

Uganda passport

Uganda passport holder visiting Morocco

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

Morocco passport holder visiting Uganda

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Morocco passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Uganda.

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Morocco: 6.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Morocco offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Morocco safe for expats?

Uganda 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 8.8 in Uganda.

How is healthcare in Morocco compared to Uganda?

Uganda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Morocco leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 7.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Morocco, compared to 1.7 in Uganda. Morocco scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uganda: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Rabat is 73°F, compared to 82°F in Kampala. Rabat receives around 20.6 in of rainfall per year, while Kampala gets 49.8 in.

What language do they speak in Morocco?

The official languages in Morocco are Arabic and Berber. In Uganda, the official languages are English and Swahili.

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At a Glance

UG MA
Population 46,205,893 36,738,229
Currency Ugandan Shilling (UGX) Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Languages English, Swahili Arabic, Berber
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +256 +212
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 15