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Africa · Arabic, Amazigh, French · updated 2026-10

Moving to Morocco: visas, cost of living & citizenship

A single person needs about $1,100 a month to live in Casablanca / Marrakesh, and a family of four about $2,400, including rent. Morocco usually lets you apply for permanent residence after 4 yrs, with citizenship after 5 yrs, and dual citizenship is limited. You can move here without a job offer through the Residence for retirees and the Self-employed residence.

Monthly budget
$1,100
Very low cost
Safety
52
Moderately safe
Stability
35
Fragile
Family
35
Fair
Main city
Casablanca / Marrakesh
Language
Arabic, Amazigh, French
Permanent residence
4 yrs
Citizenship
5 yrs
Dual citizenship
Limited
Digital nomad visa
Yes
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Cost of living in Morocco, per month in US$

One person
$1,100
Family of four
$2,400
RentGroceriesTransportUtilities & internetEating out & leisureOther
1-bed flat, Casablanca / Marrakesh centre
$450
Estimate
3-bed family flat
$850
Estimate
Price level
42
US = 100
Income per person
$363
GNI ÷ 12, World Bank

Safety

Safety score
52
Moderately safe
Homicides per 100k
1.71
US 5.8 · UK 1.0 · Japan 0.2

Political stability & governance

Political stability−0.54
Rule of law−0.34
Control of corruption−0.50
Government effectiveness+0.18
−2.5 weak0strong +2.5

Worldwide Governance Indicators, World Bank. Fragile overall (35/100).

Family-friendliness

Family score
35
Fair
Child outcomes (HCI)
0.504
Health & schooling, 0–1
Under-5 mortality
15.7
per 1,000 births
Life expectancy
75.5 yrs
at birth
Health spending
$232
per person / year
Education spending
6%
of GDP

Visa & residence routes

Passive income
Residence for retireesProof of stable income from abroad.
Remote work
Self-employed residenceRegistered business or liberal profession.
Job offer
Work contract (ANAPEC)Employer certifies no Moroccan is available.

Who gets easier access to Morocco

Morocco is not part of a free-movement area in the index.

Visiting: 73 passports can visit visa-free, 3 with an electronic travel authorisation, 0 get a visa on arrival, 5 can apply for an eVisa and 117 need a visa in advance (Passport Index dataset).

Road to permanent residence & citizenship

ArrivePRCitizen024681012+ yrs
Permanent residence
4 yrs
10-year residence card after several years of residence
Citizenship
5 yrs
Rarely granted
Dual citizenship
Limited

Last checked 2026-10.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to live in Morocco?

About $1,100 a month for one person and $2,400 for a family of four in Casablanca / Marrakesh, including rent. A city-centre 1-bedroom flat costs around $450 a month and a 3-bedroom around $850. Prices are 42% of US levels. Morocco is the 11th cheapest of the 76 countries in the index.

Is Morocco safe to live in?

Morocco scores 52/100 for safety (moderately safe), ranking 54th of 76. The homicide rate is 1.71 per 100,000 people (US 5.8, UK 1.0, Japan 0.2).

Is Morocco politically stable?

Morocco scores 35/100 for stability (fragile), ranking 66th of 76, based on the World Bank's indicators for political stability, rule of law, control of corruption and government effectiveness.

Is Morocco good for families?

Morocco scores 35/100 for family-friendliness (fair), ranking 64th of 76. Life expectancy is 75.5 years and under-5 mortality is 15.7 per 1,000 births.

How long does it take to get permanent residence in Morocco?

Usually 4 yrs of legal residence. 10-year residence card after several years of residence.

How long until I can become a citizen of Morocco?

Usually 5 yrs of residence. Rarely granted. Dual citizenship: limited.

Can I move to Morocco without a job offer?

Yes. Residence for retirees: Proof of stable income from abroad. Self-employed residence: Registered business or liberal profession.

Does Morocco have a digital nomad visa?

Yes: the Self-employed residence. Registered business or liberal profession.

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