Moving to Morocco from United States
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from United States to Morocco — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from United States to Morocco, you would find that Morocco is 52.8% cheaper than United States overall. A $75,000 salary in United States would need to be roughly MAD309,115 in Morocco to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and Berber.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from United States to Morocco.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → MAD309,115
To maintain the same standard of living in Morocco
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 69.4% less
Groceries
pay 58.0% less
Transportation
pay 12.6% less
Housing
pay 73.2% less
Childcare
pay 87.2% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 52.6% 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 62% less than cities in United States.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from United States to Morocco, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from United States to Morocco.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
United States 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 United States 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
United States 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
United States performs better than Morocco across all infrastructure metrics.
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
United States generally does better on employment & economy, though Morocco leads in top income tax 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
United States generally does better on family life, though Morocco leads in education spending.
Data: Internal Revenue Service, 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 | Washington | Rabat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 48°/28°F (9°/-2°C) | 65°/47°F (19°/8°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/51°F (24°/11°C) | 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/62°F (29°/17°C) | 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 57°/35°F (14°/2°C) | 71°/52°F (22°/11°C) |
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| Month | Washington | Rabat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°/24°F (5.8°/-4.5°C) | 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C) |
| Feb | 46°/26°F (8.0°/-3.3°C) | 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C) |
| Mar | 56°/33°F (13.1°/0.5°C) | 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C) |
| Apr | 67°/42°F (19.3°/5.6°C) | 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C) |
| May | 75°/51°F (23.9°/10.7°C) | 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C) |
| Jun | 84°/61°F (28.8°/16.1°C) | 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) |
| Jul | 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.6°C) | 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C) |
| Aug | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.9°C) | 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C) |
| Sep | 79°/56°F (26.3°/13.5°C) | 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) |
| Oct | 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.6°C) | 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C) |
| Nov | 58°/35°F (14.2°/1.8°C) | 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C) |
| Dec | 46°/27°F (7.8°/-2.7°C) | 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
Direction de la Météorologie Nationale
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.
United States passport holder visiting Morocco
Visa Free
Morocco passport holder visiting United States
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 United States?
Yes — Morocco is on average about 56% cheaper than United States. 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 MAD77,279 in Morocco on a $75,000 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?
United States 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 6.4 in United States.
How is healthcare in Morocco compared to United States?
Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United States leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 7.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Morocco, compared to 36.1 in United States. Morocco scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United States: 86).
What's the weather like in Morocco compared to United States?
The average high temperature in Rabat is 73°F, compared to 66°F in Washington. Rabat receives around 20.6 in of rainfall per year, while Washington gets 41.5 in.
What language do they speak in Morocco?
The official languages in Morocco are Arabic and Berber. In United States, the official language is English.
