Move to Morocco
Everything a future Morocco settler needs to know. Residency, money, safety — the stuff the tourism board won't put on a poster.
Morocco at a Glance
1BR rent / mo
Democracy index
Homicides / 100k
English level
Where to land in Morocco
One city, no paradox of choice
What it costs to exist
Real monthly numbers, not what the expat blog says
$495
priciest 1BR / mo
Rent + food + transport + utilities, averaged across 1 cities. No gym membership, no brunch budget.
How rich is everyone, really
GDP, taxes, and other numbers politicians argue about
$10,415
GDP per capita
9.0%
Unemployment
1.0%
Inflation
Moderate inequality — some neighborhoods will feel like different countries.
Will the government leave you alone?
Democracy, press freedom, and whether you should use a VPN
4.97/10
⚠️ Hybrid regime
Is Morocco safe?
Homicide rates and the stats that matter for sleeping at night
Fine. Know your neighborhoods and don't be an idiot at 3am.
Can you order coffee?
The language situation, no sugarcoating
Arabic
Primary language
Low
English proficiency (#68 globally)
English won't carry you far here. Learning Arabic isn't optional — it's the price of admission.
❓ Moving to Morocco — Common Questions
What is the best city to move to in Morocco?▾
Based on our Livability Score, Marrakech ranks #1 in Morocco with a score of 66/100. City-centre rent starts around $495/month.
How much does it cost to live in Morocco?▾
City-centre 1-bedroom rent ranges from $495 to $495/month across our 1 tracked cities. Average monthly solo expenses are around $729.
Is Morocco a democracy?▾
Morocco scores 4.97/10 on the EIU Democracy Index and is classified as a "Hybrid regime."
Is Morocco safe to live in?▾
The average homicide rate across our tracked cities in Morocco is 1.7 per 100,000 people. That's within the normal range for developed countries.