Ouarzazate, Morocco 🇲🇦
#457
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Nomad Score:
57%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Ouarzazate is quite affordable compared to major cities, with low prices for daily expenses.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
89%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are low, with many budget-friendly options for long-term stays.
🍎 Food & Groceries
83%
Weight: 40
Local markets and street food offer inexpensive and fresh options.
🚌 Transportation Cost
85%
Weight: 20
Public transport and taxis are cheap, though options are limited.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
72%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are limited but affordable when available.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
61%
Weight: 10
Gyms exist but are fewer and less modern; prices are moderate.
💱 Currency Stability
74%
Weight: 30
Moroccan dirham is relatively stable with minor fluctuations.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
58%
Weight: 100
Internet is available but can be slow and inconsistent outside main hubs.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
23%
Weight: 40
Very limited coworking spaces; mostly informal setups.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
47%
Weight: 30
Some cafes offer WiFi but connection quality varies.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
31%
Weight: 30
Few cafes cater specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
15%
Weight: 100
Not a well-known destination among digital nomads.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
80%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to purchase and affordable.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
78%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with less hustle, good for balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
86%
Weight: 15
Clean air and low pollution due to desert location.
🧼 Cleanliness
64%
Weight: 10
Generally clean but some areas can be dusty.
🗨️ Language Barrier
42%
Weight: 30
Arabic and French dominate; English is limited.
💨 Air Quality
81%
Weight: 15
Good air quality, minimal industrial pollution.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
55%
Weight: 25
Suitable for families but limited child-focused amenities.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
50%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available; advanced care requires travel.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
80%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low compared to Western countries.
🏥 Healthcare
55%
Weight: 20
Adequate for minor issues but limited for emergencies.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
89%
Weight: 80
Hot and dry with abundant sunshine, mild winters.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
92%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters like earthquakes or floods.
🏞️ Green Spaces
30%
Weight: 10
Limited green spaces due to desert environment.
❄️ Air Conditioning
67%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning available in most accommodations but not universal.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
45%
Weight: 10
Mostly hot and dry with mild winter; limited seasonal changes.
🔊 Noise Pollution
79%
Weight: 10
Low noise pollution due to small city size and low traffic.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
84%
Weight: 20
Rich Berber and Moroccan cultural heritage with historic sites.
🌃 Nightlife
28%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
87%
Weight: 15
Access to desert landscapes, Atlas mountains, and film studios.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
51%
Weight: 10
Some opportunities to learn Arabic and French locally.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
83%
Weight: 10
Good availability of desert tours, cultural excursions, and film studio visits.
🎳 Indoors Fun
34%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
76%
Weight: 25
Traditional Moroccan cuisine widely available; limited international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
20%
Weight: 10
Very few or no dedicated yoga studios.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
45%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms and fitness centers available but limited.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
68%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce available; traditional diet includes healthy options.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
70%
Weight: 20
GMT+1 timezone is convenient for Europe and parts of Africa.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
21%
Weight: 25
Limited professional networking for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
30%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is small; mostly reliant on international work.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
25%
Weight: 20
Minimal local freelance community.
🏢 Coworking Quality
20%
Weight: 30
Few coworking spaces with basic facilities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
18%
Weight: 15
Very limited startup ecosystem.
💳 Local Payment Services
55%
Weight: 10
Mobile payments and banking services exist but less advanced.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
32%
Weight: 15
Low adoption and limited infrastructure for crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
40%
Weight: 30
Small airport with limited international flights; major connections via Marrakech or Casablanca.
🚇 Public Transit
35%
Weight: 20
Limited public transit options; mostly taxis and minibuses.
🚶 Walkability
60%
Weight: 20
City center is walkable but distances can be long.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
27%
Weight: 15
Ride-sharing apps are not widely available.
🚲 Cycling
30%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure; hot climate can be a deterrent.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
55%
Weight: 15
Bus services available; train access requires travel to larger cities.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Very limited rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
71%
Weight: 20
Good mobile coverage in town; rural areas less covered.
🔒 VPN Reliability
65%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work well with minimal restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
73%
Weight: 15
Stable electricity supply with occasional outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
38%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is scarce and often unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
69%
Weight: 40
Tourist visas are easy to obtain; no specific digital nomad visa.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Tax system can be complex; no special benefits for nomads.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
55%
Weight: 15
Moderate freedom with some government restrictions.
🏛️ Political Stability
70%
Weight: 20
Relatively stable politically compared to regional neighbors.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
45%
Weight: 15
Banking requires local documentation; can be bureaucratic.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
38%
Weight: 10
Business setup is possible but involves complex procedures.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa currently available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
30%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community for nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
15%
Weight: 25
Very few or no regular nomad meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
20%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence among digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
76%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low violent crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
50%
Weight: 50
Moderate; cultural norms require some caution for solo female travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
62%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but some social conservatism exists.