Moving to Morocco from Zambia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Zambia to Morocco? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Zambia 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
The numbers behind daily life in Morocco compared to Zambia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Zambia 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 Zambia leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Zambia performs better than Morocco across all environment metrics.
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
Morocco generally does better on infrastructure, though Zambia leads in water stress level.
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
Zambia generally does better on employment & economy, though Morocco leads in gdp per capita.
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 Zambia leads in literacy rate.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank, Zambia Revenue Authority
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Lusaka | Rabat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 80°/62°F (27°/17°C) | 65°/47°F (19°/8°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) | 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/55°F (26°/13°C) | 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/64°F (29°/18°C) | 71°/52°F (22°/11°C) |
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| Month | Lusaka | Rabat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80°/63°F (26.6°/17.1°C) | 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C) |
| Feb | 80°/62°F (26.5°/16.8°C) | 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C) |
| Mar | 81°/62°F (27.0°/16.6°C) | 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C) |
| Apr | 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.1°C) | 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C) |
| May | 78°/55°F (25.3°/12.7°C) | 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C) |
| Jun | 74°/51°F (23.4°/10.6°C) | 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) |
| Jul | 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.2°C) | 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C) |
| Aug | 79°/54°F (25.9°/12.3°C) | 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C) |
| Sep | 85°/60°F (29.4°/15.3°C) | 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) |
| Oct | 87°/64°F (30.8°/17.5°C) | 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C) |
| Nov | 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.9°C) | 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C) |
| Dec | 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.3°C) | 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C) |
Data:
Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD),
Direction de la Météorologie Nationale
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zambia 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.
Zambia passport holder visiting Morocco
Visa Required
Morocco passport holder visiting Zambia
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?
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?
Zambia 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 5.2 in Zambia.
How is healthcare in Morocco compared to Zambia?
Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zambia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 7.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Morocco, compared to 2.6 in Zambia. Morocco scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zambia: 56).
What's the weather like in Morocco compared to Zambia?
The average high temperature in Rabat is 73°F, compared to 80°F in Lusaka. Rabat receives around 20.6 in of rainfall per year, while Lusaka gets 31.4 in.
What language do they speak in Morocco?
The official languages in Morocco are Arabic and Berber. In Zambia, the official language is English.
