Inflation
0.7 %2025 · latest annual observation
Exact values
- 2020
- 0.71 %
- 2021
- 1.4 %
- 2022
- 6.66 %
- 2023
- 6.09 %
- 2024
- 0.99 %
- 2025
- 0.7 %
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🇲🇦 Morocco
View on Google MapsMarrakesh’s medina and Atlantic Casablanca.
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Residency
eVisa and residence card are separate
Jobs
Covered route conditions, not a hiring forecast
Safety
No formal advice-against-travel flag — not a safety guarantee · FCDO · 2026-09-12
Economy
Inflation 0.7% · 2025 · World Bank
Climate
Temperature and humidity by city
Healthcare
Route insurance; clinic directory pending
Taxes
Home, economic interests or length of stay
A CLOSER LOOK
Cities & places
- Marrakesh · streets near Jemaa el-Fnaa
Omalihy · resized · 2018 · CC BY-SA 4.0 - Casablanca · view towards Hassan II Mosque
elchicogris · 2007 · CC BY-SA 2.0 - Casablanca · coast at sunset
Vincent If Huang · 2017 · CC BY 3.0
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TRAVEL SAFETY
Before you travel
No advice against travel
This is not a safety guarantee: risks vary by area and route.
About this warning
Source: the UK Foreign Office. Advice is for British nationals; entry rules for your passport may differ. This is travel advice, not crime statistics.
Publisher updated: 2026-08-19 · Retrieved: 2026-09-12 14:49 UTC
Latest change (English)
This travel advice has been reviewed for accuracy with updates made throughout, including new information about passports, using dating applications, outdoor activities and adventure tourism, using electronic scooters and bikes, quad biking, hot air balloons and beaches and wildfires; information about rabies and food hygiene and allergies; updated information about taking money into or out of Morocco, and information about illegal drugs and prison sentences (See 'Entry requirements', 'Safety and security' and 'Health' pages).
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Overview
Marrakesh’s medina and Atlantic Casablanca.
Marrakesh
The medina’s riads and souks differ from modern Guéliz and Hivernage. The district matters more than a single city-wide description.
Casablanca
An Atlantic business metropolis: office districts and the Aïn Diab waterfront rather than a quiet resort.
Choose a city, then explore residence options, documents and housing below.
Visa & residency
eVisa and residence card are separate
Residence & citizenship
Residence and citizenship are separate procedures. A passport follows a separate citizenship decision.
eVisa and residence card are separate
A tourism or business eVisa is not a residence route.
- Longer-term residents apply for a Carte d’Immatriculation through the local police or gendarmerie. Entry rules depend on the passport; British-national rules do not automatically apply to everyone.
Guide summary, not an individual eligibility assessment. Guide date: · Primary source · Further details
Eligibility depends on nationality, status, family and documents. Years are a pre-application residence condition, excluding time to obtain the initial status and processing.
eVisa and residence card are separate
A tourism or business eVisa is not a residence route.
- Longer-term residents apply for a Carte d’Immatriculation through the local police or gendarmerie. Entry rules depend on the passport; British-national rules do not automatically apply to everyone.
Primary sources: Acces Maroc · eVisa conditions · FCDO · Living in Morocco
Cost of living
Household, rent, school, transport and relocation
Your family and routines
Citizenship and purpose are saved with your profile; this calculator does not determine visa eligibility. Check route conditions separately. Conditions
Who's coming
Adults
2
Children
1
Child 1
Housing & bedrooms
Bedrooms, excluding living room
2
Suggested bedrooms: 2. Adults in pairs; children under 8 can share, older children follow your room preference. A planning suggestion, not a legal rule.
Transport & pets
Cats
0
Dogs
0
Jobs & business
Conditions of the covered route, not employment probability
A tourism or business eVisa is not a residence route.
Residence conditionsEconomy
Currency, inflation and investment with observation dates
ECONOMY & CURRENCY
What the annual data shows
Historical World Bank observations. Not today’s exchange rate or an assessment of current military or political conditions.
Real GDP growth
4.6 %2025 · latest annual observation
Exact values
- 2020
- -7.18 %
- 2021
- 8.15 %
- 2022
- 1.81 %
- 2023
- 3.66 %
- 2024
- 3.79 %
- 2025
- 4.6 %
Local currency per dollar
9.35 LCU/USD2025 · latest annual observation
Exact values
- 2020
- 9.5 LCU/USD
- 2021
- 8.99 LCU/USD
- 2022
- 10.16 LCU/USD
- 2023
- 10.13 LCU/USD
- 2024
- 9.94 LCU/USD
- 2025
- 9.35 LCU/USD
Foreign direct investment
1.82 % GDP2025 · latest annual observation
Exact values
- 2020
- 1.17 % GDP
- 2021
- 1.59 % GDP
- 2022
- 1.75 % GDP
- 2023
- 0.73 % GDP
- 2024
- 1.09 % GDP
- 2025
- 1.82 % GDP
How to read these indicators and their limits
FX is an official annual average; parallel markets, fees and restrictions are excluded. FDI measures net investment flows, not the appeal of a property or business; values can be negative. Inflation and GDP growth do not measure personal living costs, safety or hiring prospects.
World Bank · 2020–2025 · CC BY 4.0
Taxes & money
Home, economic interests or length of stay
Home, economic interests or length of stay
The 2026 tax code tests a permanent home, economic interests or more than 183 days in any 365-day period.
- Residents may be taxable on Moroccan and foreign income. Article 23 refers to a stay exceeding 183 days, not simply a nationality or visa type.
Primary sources: Ministry of Finance · CGI 2026 · article 23
Housing
Written lease and security deposit
Written lease and security deposit
Ordinary residential leases exceeding 30 days require a written agreement and a condition report.
- Under Law 67-12, the deposit cannot exceed two months’ rent. Documented debts and damage may be deducted; leases governed by special provisions have exceptions.
- The government portal labels the French translation unofficial. A legal dispute requires checking the original statutory text.
Primary sources: Government portal · Law 67-12
Safety
Official advice; city crime statistics not yet verified
The warning summary above shows retrieval dates and regional scope. It is FCDO advice for British nationals, not a crime ranking.
Read travel warningsClimate & surroundings
City temperatures, humidity and seasons
CLIMATE & HOME
What the seasons feel like
A daily mean includes the night. It is not a heat ceiling: individual days can be much hotter.
NASA POWER: modeled outdoor relative humidity, roughly 50 km grid. Not an apartment sensor or a particular day’s weather. 2001–2020 · Data
NASA POWER · 2001–2020. Temperature is a daily mean, not a daytime high. Climate, not a forecast. A model grid cell, not an urban station. Terrain and neighbourhoods can differ.
Marrakesh · long-term climate, not a forecast
Warmest month · daily mean28.9°C
Coldest month · daily mean10.2°C
Winter comfortCheck heating
Jan10.2°C daily mean58% outdoors · NASA model1.2 mm rainfall / day
Housing: questions before signing
There is a cool season here; heating provision varies by home.
- How is the bedroom heated, and can you control the temperature overnight?
- What did electricity and heating cost in winter? Request actual bills.
- Are there drafts, wet walls or a musty smell? Request video of corners and cupboards.
- When was the boiler or heat pump last serviced, if installed?
Wildlife: what to consider
Local species for this destination are not verified yet. Tropical wildlife is not assumed to be present everywhere.
City encounter frequency is not quantified: no percentages or frequent/rare rating is available. Inspect the property, screens, drains, waste, standing water and seasonal warnings. Sources of differing dates checked 12 September 2026; categories can overlap.
Natural risks & signals
Earthquakes and flash floods
Earthquakes and flash floods
Pay particular attention to mountains, river channels and building condition.
- The 2023 earthquake is a historical event, not a reason to display a current nationwide alert. Current warnings and background risks are separate.
Healthcare & insurance
Medicines and clinic access
Medicines and clinic access
Public facilities have limited capacity; private clinics are available. Ambulance: 150. Some familiar medicines can be difficult to obtain: a pharmacy may refer you to a Moroccan doctor for an alternative prescription. Families managing food allergies should note that venues do not consistently provide allergen information.
Family & children
Public schooling for foreign children
Public schooling for foreign children
UNHCR Morocco states that public schools are accessible regardless of nationality or immigration status; primary and secondary enrolment is handled directly by schools. Public tuition is free, but allow separately for supplies, food and transport. Financial support described by UNHCR belongs to its refugee programme, not to every foreign household.
Transport & infrastructure
Vehicle insurance and night driving
Vehicle insurance and night driving
The vehicle needs insurance evidenced by a green card. Mountain and secondary roads are particularly difficult in poor weather; weak lighting and animals add night-driving hazards. After a collision, parties complete a constat amiable form, available from insurers. Check recognition of the specific foreign licence by issuing country, separately from rental requirements.
Laws & documents
Police record, medical certificate and funds
Police record, medical certificate and funds
Residence-card evidence depends on the route and local office.
- A criminal-record certificate, a local doctor’s medical certificate and a Moroccan bank statement may be required. Prepare certified copies where requested.
Primary sources: FCDO · Living in Morocco
Cities
Marrakesh · Casablanca
Two cities, two different scenarios. These are starting points, not a finished neighborhood ranking.
Practical tips
General checklist; a country-specific collection is pending
Rule updates
Visas and expat life: date, source and next action
Sources checked: 2026-09-12. An editorial selection, not automatic monitoring of all legislation.
Seven calendar days through 2026-09-12 · by primary-source publication or update date. Newly published verified records reload every five minutes; sourcing and review are currently editorial.
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Sources & data coverage
Reviewed:
- Acces Maroc · eVisa conditions
- FCDO · Living in Morocco
- Ministry of Finance · CGI 2026 · article 23
- Government portal · Law 67-12
- FCDO · Morocco safety
- ONMT · Casablanca
- ONMT · modern districts
Dates and limitations appear with each dataset. This guide is not a substitute for individual legal and tax review.
Practical answers before moving
Morocco: what goes into a family living budget?
Example for two adults and a seven-year-old: a two-bedroom rental, private school and public transport. These are editorial assumptions, not verified prices. Deposits, relocation, vehicle purchase and taxes are excluded.
- Marrakesh: 3,281 USD/month: housing 897 USD, groceries 598 USD, utilities 130 USD, education 500 USD. The remainder covers transport, insurance, leisure and reserve.
- Casablanca: 3,528 USD/month: housing 966 USD, groceries 650 USD, utilities 143 USD, education 550 USD. The remainder covers transport, insurance, leisure and reserve.
Which cities should I compare before moving?
Ordinary residential leases exceeding 30 days require a written agreement and a condition report.
- Marrakesh: The medina’s riads and souks differ from modern Guéliz and Hivernage. The district matters more than a single city-wide description.
- Casablanca: An Atlantic business metropolis: office districts and the Aïn Diab waterfront rather than a quiet resort.
Where should residence planning start?
A tourism or business eVisa is not a residence route.
What should families with children consider in this country?
UNHCR Morocco states that public schools are accessible regardless of nationality or immigration status; primary and secondary enrolment is handled directly by schools. Public tuition is free, but allow separately for supplies, food and transport. Financial support described by UNHCR belongs to its refugee programme, not to every foreign household.
Country sources and recorded review dates · Methodology and limitations