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Marrakech

Morocco, Marrakech-Safi

Sensory overload medina with cheap cost of living and easy long-stay residency through the Long-Stay Visa.

Semi-aridMADArabic930,000 people
The numbers

Cost, tax, and quality of life

Cost of living
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45 idx
Numbeo Cost of Living Index · Jun 2026 ↗
Rent · 1BR center
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$500 /mo
Numbeo Rent Prices · Jun 2026 ↗
Effective tax (remote)
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30%
PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries · Jun 2026 ↗
Healthcare
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55 idx
Numbeo Health Care Index · Jun 2026 ↗
Safety
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60 idx
Numbeo Crime Index (inverted) · Jun 2026 ↗
Internet
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30 Mbps
Ookla Speedtest Global Index · Jun 2026 ↗
Climate score
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80 idx
Climate-Data.org · Jun 2026 ↗
Freedom
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60 idx
Cato Human Freedom Index (2024) · Jun 2026 ↗
Visa pathways

How to legally live in Morocco

LSV · General Long-Stay
Long-Stay Visa (Carte de Séjour)
0
Processing 60-120 days

Morocco's general residency pathway. No dedicated nomad visa yet, but the long-stay is straightforward and renewable.

  • Long-stay visa from Moroccan consulate
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Proof of income
  • Police certificate
  • +1 more

Visa info is research, not legal advice. Always verify with a licensed immigration professional before applying.

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