Marrakech, Morocco 🇲🇦
#449
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Nomad Score:
63%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
78%
Weight: 150
Generally affordable compared to Western cities, with low prices for food, transport, and services.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
69%
Weight: 80
Affordable options available, especially outside tourist hotspots, but quality and amenities vary.
🍎 Food & Groceries
81%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer fresh produce at low prices; eating out is inexpensive, especially traditional Moroccan cuisine.
🚌 Transportation Cost
85%
Weight: 20
Public transport and taxis are cheap and widely available.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
74%
Weight: 15
Affordable entertainment options including cultural sites, markets, and local events.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
62%
Weight: 10
Gyms are available but can be limited in number and quality; prices are moderate.
💱 Currency Stability
51%
Weight: 30
Moroccan dirham is relatively stable but subject to some fluctuations against major currencies.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
67%
Weight: 100
Average speeds around 20-30 Mbps in urban areas; some variability and occasional outages.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
58%
Weight: 40
A few coworking spaces exist but limited compared to larger cities.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
73%
Weight: 30
Many cafes offer WiFi, though connection quality varies.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
65%
Weight: 30
Some cafes cater to remote workers but not widespread.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
54%
Weight: 100
Growing but still a niche destination for digital nomads.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
83%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to purchase with good data plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
79%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with a strong emphasis on social and family time.
🌳 Environmental Quality
63%
Weight: 15
Urban pollution is moderate; surrounding natural areas are cleaner.
🧼 Cleanliness
50%
Weight: 10
Varies widely; medina areas can be crowded and less clean.
🗨️ Language Barrier
42%
Weight: 30
Arabic and French dominate; English is not widely spoken outside tourist areas.
💨 Air Quality
55%
Weight: 15
Air quality can be poor in busy urban areas due to traffic and dust.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
55%
Weight: 25
Some family-friendly activities but limited international schools.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
59%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare is available; private clinics offer better quality but at higher cost.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
76%
Weight: 25
Healthcare services are generally affordable compared to Western standards.
🏥 Healthcare
62%
Weight: 20
Satisfactory for minor issues; serious conditions may require travel to larger cities or abroad.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
87%
Weight: 80
Warm Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters; mostly sunny year-round.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
89%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters; occasional earthquakes but rare.
🏞️ Green Spaces
48%
Weight: 10
Limited green spaces within the city; parks exist but are small.
❄️ Air Conditioning
64%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning common in hotels and newer buildings but less so in older structures.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
55%
Weight: 10
Mild winters and hot summers; limited seasonal variation.
🔊 Noise Pollution
46%
Weight: 10
Busy markets and traffic contribute to high noise levels in many areas.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
92%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage with vibrant traditions, architecture, and festivals.
🌃 Nightlife
57%
Weight: 15
Nightlife is modest; mostly bars and lounges catering to tourists.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
78%
Weight: 15
Close to Atlas Mountains and desert; good opportunities for hiking and excursions.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
61%
Weight: 10
Opportunities to learn Arabic and French through local schools and informal settings.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
85%
Weight: 10
Wide variety of cultural tours, desert trips, and market explorations.
🎳 Indoors Fun
53%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options; some cinemas and cultural centers.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
89%
Weight: 25
Diverse and flavorful Moroccan cuisine with many street food and restaurant options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
47%
Weight: 10
Few dedicated yoga studios; some wellness centers offer classes.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
58%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms and fitness centers available but not widespread.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
71%
Weight: 15
Fresh fruits and vegetables widely available; healthy eating possible but less emphasized.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
74%
Weight: 20
GMT+1 time zone is convenient for European clients and some overlap with US East Coast.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
52%
Weight: 25
Limited formal networking events; informal meetups occasionally organized.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
40%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is small; most opportunities come from international clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
45%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is emerging but still small and informal.
🏢 Coworking Quality
56%
Weight: 30
Coworking spaces are basic but functional; limited amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
43%
Weight: 15
Startup ecosystem is nascent with few accelerators or investors.
💳 Local Payment Services
60%
Weight: 10
Mobile payments and local banking services improving but cash still dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
38%
Weight: 15
Limited adoption and regulatory clarity; crypto use is niche.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
71%
Weight: 30
Well-connected via Marrakech Menara Airport with flights to Europe and some international destinations.
🚇 Public Transit
54%
Weight: 20
Limited public transit options; mainly buses and shared taxis.
🚶 Walkability
63%
Weight: 20
Medina is very walkable; modern areas less pedestrian-friendly.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
49%
Weight: 15
Ride-hailing apps like Careem available but less prevalent than taxis.
🚲 Cycling
37%
Weight: 10
Cycling infrastructure is minimal and traffic can be challenging.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
70%
Weight: 15
Good bus and train connections to other Moroccan cities.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
42%
Weight: 10
Limited scooter or bike rental services; mostly informal.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
75%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage throughout the city and surrounding areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
70%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work well; some occasional restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
68%
Weight: 15
Power outages are infrequent but can occur.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
59%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is available in some cafes and hotels but not widespread.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
64%
Weight: 40
Tourist visas are easy to obtain for many nationalities; no specific digital nomad visa.
📊 Tax Friendliness
45%
Weight: 30
Tax system can be complex; no special tax incentives for digital nomads.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
50%
Weight: 15
Moderate restrictions; criticism of government can be sensitive.
🏛️ Political Stability
72%
Weight: 20
Relatively stable compared to regional neighbors.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
53%
Weight: 15
Possible but requires paperwork and local residency or business presence.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
57%
Weight: 10
Bureaucracy can be slow; processes improving but still challenging.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa currently available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
56%
Weight: 50
Growing awareness but infrastructure and services still developing.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
41%
Weight: 25
Few organized events; mostly informal gatherings.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
50%
Weight: 20
Limited online groups focused on Marrakech digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
67%
Weight: 100
Generally safe for tourists and nomads; petty crime exists.
♀️ Female Friendly
50%
Weight: 50
Cultural norms require caution; some areas more conservative.
✊ Racial Tolerance
60%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but occasional discrimination reported.