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Morocco

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About Morocco

Ultra-affordable with 90-day visa-free entry and rich culture.

Morocco offers US citizens 90-day visa-free entry with straightforward residency permit options for longer stays. The cost of living is remarkably low—couples can live comfortably on $1,800-2,500/month in cities like Marrakech, with meals at restaurants costing just $3-16. Housing ranges from $400/month for modest apartments to $1,500+ for premium locations. There's no specific retirement visa, but the Carte de Séjour residency permit requires proving $500-1,500/month income. Popular expat cities include Marrakech (cultural hub), Casablanca (business center), Rabat, and Tangier. French and Arabic are primary languages; English is limited but growing. Private healthcare in major cities meets international standards.

Country Overview

Key indicators to help you understand what life in Morocco might be like

Cost of LivingBelow Average
Healthcare QualityModerate
SafetyGood
English PrevalenceBelow Average
Visa AccessibilityGood

Data last updated: 1/7/2026

Highlights

  • ✓90-day visa-free entry for US citizens
  • ✓Extremely low cost of living - couples on $1,800-2,500/month
  • ✓Restaurant meals $3-16, groceries under $1
  • ✓Rich cultural heritage and stunning architecture
  • ✓Only 6-hour flight from US East Coast
  • ✓Growing digital nomad scene in Marrakech

Considerations

  • !No specific retirement or digital nomad visa
  • !French/Arabic primary - limited English
  • !Residency permit bureaucracy can be slow
  • !Public healthcare quality varies - private recommended
  • !Summer heat extreme in interior cities

Visa Options

Available visa types for Americans looking to move to Morocco

Carte de Séjour (Residency Permit)

PASSIVE_INCOME

General residency permit for retirees and those with independent means. Requires proof of $500-1,500/month income.

12 months
$500/mo min
Path to ResidencyPath to Citizenship

Tourist Entry (Visa-Free)

TOURIST

90-day visa-free entry for US citizens. Can apply for Carte de Séjour residency permit within first 30 days for longer stays.

3 months

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