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Living in Morocco

Morocco — landmark
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Comprehensive data

Africa — Expat guide for moving and living abroad

Country overview

Capital

Rabat

Currency

MAD

Continent

Africa

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Entry requirements

Check if your passport needs a visa for Morocco.

Check visa requirements

Popular passport access to Morocco

Passport Status Max Stay
Austria Visa Free 90 days
Belgium Visa Free 90 days
Bulgaria Visa Free 90 days
Croatia Visa Free 90 days
Cyprus Visa Free 90 days
Czechia Visa Free 90 days
Denmark Visa Free 90 days
Estonia Visa Free 90 days
Finland Visa Free 90 days
France Visa Free 90 days

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Monthly costs

Rabat

Rent (center)

400 USD/mo

Groceries

200 USD/mo

Transport

30 USD/mo

Est. Monthly Total

690 USD/mo

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Work permits

  • Work Contract Visa + Carte de Séjour

    Duration: 1 year, renewable

    Employer applies to ANAPEC

Explore all work permit options for Morocco

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Salary & tax

Income Tax Range

0% – 38%

Social Security (Employee)

0.0448%

Annual thresholds in MAD. Gateway to Africa business hub.

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Useful services

Banking

Wise

Manage money in MAD with low fees and the real mid-market rate.

Open a Wise account →

Insurance

SafetyWing

Nomad health insurance for your stay in Morocco. Monthly subscription, cancel anytime.

Get a SafetyWing quote →

Connectivity

Airalo

Morocco eSIM data plans from $4.50. Activate before you land — no SIM swap.

Get an Airalo eSIM →

Privacy

NordVPN

Stay secure on public WiFi in Morocco and access services from home.

Get NordVPN →

Language

iTalki

Book 1-on-1 video lessons with native tutors before you move. 150+ languages.

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