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Marrakech, Morocco 🇲🇦
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Nomad Score:
66%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Generally low cost of living compared to Western cities; affordable food, transport, and services.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
79%
Weight: 80
Affordable rentals, especially outside tourist hotspots; riads and apartments available at reasonable prices.
🍎 Food & Groceries
85%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer fresh produce at low prices; dining out is inexpensive, especially traditional Moroccan cuisine.
🚌 Transportation Cost
91%
Weight: 20
Public transport and taxis are very affordable; local buses and shared taxis widely used.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
76%
Weight: 15
Affordable entertainment options including cultural shows, markets, and museums; nightlife is modestly priced.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
63%
Weight: 10
Gyms are available but fewer in number; membership prices are moderate but less competitive than in bigger cities.
💱 Currency Stability
64%
Weight: 30
Moroccan Dirham is relatively stable but subject to regional economic fluctuations.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
68%
Weight: 100
Decent internet speeds in city centers; fiber available but can be inconsistent in some areas.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
57%
Weight: 40
Limited number of coworking spaces; growing but still developing market.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
74%
Weight: 30
Many cafes offer WiFi, though connection quality varies.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
69%
Weight: 30
Some cafes cater to digital nomads but not widespread; atmosphere can be noisy in tourist areas.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
52%
Weight: 100
Emerging destination for digital nomads but not yet mainstream.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
84%
Weight: 25
Easy to purchase with ID; affordable data plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
78%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with opportunities to explore culture and nature; slower pace than major global hubs.
🌳 Environmental Quality
61%
Weight: 15
Urban pollution exists but less severe than larger industrial cities; some air quality concerns.
🧼 Cleanliness
54%
Weight: 10
Varies by neighborhood; tourist areas are cleaner, but some streets can be littered.
🗨️ Language Barrier
58%
Weight: 30
Arabic and French dominate; English is less common but growing in tourist and expat areas.
💨 Air Quality
59%
Weight: 15
Moderate air pollution due to traffic and dust; better in outskirts.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
56%
Weight: 25
Limited family-oriented amenities; more suited for singles or couples.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
63%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare services are available; private clinics offer better quality but at higher cost.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
80%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low compared to Western countries.
🏥 Healthcare
65%
Weight: 20
Adequate for minor issues; serious medical care may require travel to Casablanca or abroad.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
89%
Weight: 80
Warm Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters; mostly sunny year-round.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
77%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters; occasional earthquakes but rare.
🏞️ Green Spaces
52%
Weight: 10
Limited green parks within the city; more natural spaces outside urban areas.
❄️ Air Conditioning
71%
Weight: 15
Common in hotels and newer buildings; less prevalent in traditional riads.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
64%
Weight: 10
Mild seasonal changes; hot summers and mild winters with little rainfall.
🔊 Noise Pollution
48%
Weight: 10
Busy medina and markets can be noisy; traffic noise common.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
93%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage with vibrant traditions, festivals, and historic sites.
🌃 Nightlife
55%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; mostly bars and lounges in tourist areas.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
78%
Weight: 15
Proximity to Atlas Mountains and desert offers excellent outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
67%
Weight: 10
Opportunities to learn Arabic and French through local schools and informal settings.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
86%
Weight: 10
Wide range of cultural tours, desert excursions, and market experiences.
🎳 Indoors Fun
59%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment; some museums and cultural centers available.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
88%
Weight: 25
Diverse and flavorful Moroccan cuisine with many street food and restaurant options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
43%
Weight: 10
Few dedicated yoga studios; some wellness centers offer classes.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
56%
Weight: 15
Limited gyms and fitness centers; mostly basic facilities.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
72%
Weight: 15
Fresh fruits and vegetables widely available; traditional diet includes healthy options.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
75%
Weight: 20
GMT+1 time zone is convenient for European and African clients.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
51%
Weight: 25
Limited formal networking events; growing expat and nomad communities.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
48%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is small; most rely on international clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
50%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is nascent; limited local platforms.
🏢 Coworking Quality
55%
Weight: 30
Coworking spaces are functional but lack advanced amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
47%
Weight: 15
Emerging startup ecosystem centered in Casablanca; Marrakech less developed.
💳 Local Payment Services
62%
Weight: 10
Mobile payment adoption growing but cash remains dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
39%
Weight: 15
Limited adoption and regulatory clarity; niche community.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
73%
Weight: 30
Marrakech Menara Airport offers good connections to Europe and some African cities.
🚇 Public Transit
58%
Weight: 20
Limited bus network; no metro; taxis are primary mode.
🚶 Walkability
69%
Weight: 20
Medina is very walkable; modern parts less pedestrian-friendly.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
45%
Weight: 15
Ride-sharing apps like Careem exist but less prevalent than taxis.
🚲 Cycling
37%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure; traffic and road conditions challenging.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
76%
Weight: 15
Good train and bus connections to other Moroccan cities.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
41%
Weight: 10
Few rental options; not widely used by locals or tourists.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
79%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage in urban areas; 5G rollout limited.
🔒 VPN Reliability
70%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work well; occasional throttling reported.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
74%
Weight: 15
Stable electricity supply with occasional outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
56%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi limited mostly to cafes and hotels.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
68%
Weight: 40
Tourist visas easy to obtain; no dedicated digital nomad visa.
📊 Tax Friendliness
53%
Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates; complex regulations for foreigners.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
50%
Weight: 15
Limited compared to Western standards; some restrictions on media and expression.
🏛️ Political Stability
72%
Weight: 20
Relatively stable government; occasional protests but low risk.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
54%
Weight: 15
Possible but requires paperwork and local residency proof.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
60%
Weight: 10
Bureaucracy exists but improving; foreign entrepreneurs face some hurdles.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa currently available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
61%
Weight: 50
Growing awareness and infrastructure but still developing.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
42%
Weight: 25
Few organized events; informal meetups occasionally held.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
55%
Weight: 20
Moderate online presence; some Facebook and Meetup groups.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
67%
Weight: 100
Generally safe for tourists; petty crime exists, caution advised.
♀️ Female Friendly
50%
Weight: 50
Cultural norms require awareness; some areas less comfortable for solo female travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
63%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but occasional discrimination reported.