Morocco
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Living in Morocco

Rabat · AFRICA · Arabic / French

Cost of living

$500

excl. rent

Rent 1BR

$420

city center

Safety

7/10

GPI 2024

Internet

25 Mbps

avg speed

North Africa's most accessible destination — ancient medinas, Sahara desert, Atlantic beaches, and some of Europe's best weather, all at ultra-low prices.

Pros

  • Very low cost of living
  • Stunning scenery (Sahara, Atlas, coast)
  • Close to Europe (1h from Spain)
  • Rich culture and food
  • Fast-growing digital nomad scene in Rabat & Agadir
  • Mediterranean + Atlantic beaches

Cons

  • Language barrier (Arabic/French)
  • Slow internet outside cities
  • Conservative social norms
  • Hot in summer
  • Limited job market

Details

Climatemediterranean
EnglishLow
CurrencyMAD (Moroccan Dirham)
Beach
Mountains

Visa Options

Visa-free 90 days (most EU/US)Long-stay visa (1 yr)Residence permit

Visa-free days by passport:

US: 90dGB: 90dDE: 90dFR: 90dPL: 90dCA: 90dAU: 90d

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