Your life in Morocco starts here
Make your move to Morocco
Markets, mountains and Atlantic coast come very cheaply in Morocco, which offers a generous tax break on foreign pensions. Income-based residency offers a way in, with permanent residency in time and dual citizenship allowed.
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At a glance
Morocco, in brief.
How Morocco compares with the 80+ destinations we cover. Morocco ranks among the best for cost of living (14th of 77) and visa ease (16th of 81) and property affordability (16th of 75).
Compare destinations- Cost of living
- Very low
- Property
- Very affordable
- Healthcare
- Limited
- Safety
- Moderate
- Climate
- Warm (~19°C)
- English
- Moderate
- Expat community
- Minimal
Income-based residency ~EUR 1,500/mo, 3yr PR, dual
Progressive to 37%, big foreign-pension break
Life in Morocco
My name is Lynn Sheppard.I am a postgrad student (of Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies and Arabic), travel writer, virtual PA, mum, wife and maroc-o-phile. Where, when and…
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Your move plan
Morocco, one step at a time.
Thirteen steps, in the order most people tackle them. Each one links to the guide that walks you through it.
- 01Check which visa fits your moveRead the guide : Check which visa fits your move
- 02Work out your monthly budgetRead the guide : Work out your monthly budget
- 03Arrange health cover for your moveRead the guide : Arrange health cover for your move
- 04Understand how the health system worksRead the guide : Understand how the health system works
- 05Bring your pet, if you have oneRead the guide : Bring your pet, if you have one
- 06Find somewhere to rentRead the guide : Find somewhere to rent
- 07Open a local bank accountRead the guide : Open a local bank account
- 08Know your residency steps after you arriveRead the guide : Know your residency steps after you arrive
- 09Find a doctorRead the guide : Find a doctor
- 10Understand your tax positionRead the guide : Understand your tax position
- 11Sort out your driving licenceRead the guide : Sort out your driving licence
- 12Set up a phone and internetRead the guide : Set up a phone and internet
- 13Plan schools, if you're moving with childrenRead the guide : Plan schools, if you're moving with children
Plan your move
Answers for your move.
Free tools that turn big questions about Morocco into clear answers.
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- Compare cost of livingWhat your money is worth in Morocco.01
- Check retirement affordabilityWhere your pension clears the requirement.02
- Find visa optionsEvery route you could qualify for.03
- Get moving quotesUp to five free quotes from international movers.04
- Compare money transfer ratesFor large international transfers.05
The complete picture
The Morocco moving guide.
54 guides, from your visa to finding a vet. Start with the three most people need first.
- Start here · 01
Visas
Which visa fits your move, and how to apply.
- Start here · 02
Residency
Your residence permit, from first stay to long term.
- Start here · 03
Banking
Opening an account and moving money.
Visas, residency and work
6
Healthcare
7
Buying property
5
Health and wellbeing
8
Travel and transport
5
Driving and cars
5
You won't be the first
Real people who made the move.
People who built a life in Morocco share what surprised them, what helped and what they'd do again. All Morocco stories
- Casablanca
Monika
I am Monika, a Pole that decided to come to Morocco for an internship. And I stayed. Now I have my blog…
- Casablanca
Gaston Hakim
?My name is Gaston Hakim and I’m the owner of www.Vivre-au-Maroc.com, a blog where I share my story of expat life in…
- Casablanca
Eleanor Easton
I am a teacher in Casablanca, Morocco, and am finding my way through what you might call my freshman year of life.…
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