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Rabat, Morocco 🇲🇦
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Nomad Score:
65%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
78%
Weight: 150
Moderately affordable compared to Western cities; daily expenses are reasonable for digital nomads.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
72%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are affordable, especially outside the city center; options range from shared apartments to private studios.
🍎 Food & Groceries
81%
Weight: 40
Local markets and street food offer inexpensive and fresh options; imported goods are pricier.
🚌 Transportation Cost
85%
Weight: 20
Public transport is cheap and widely used; taxis are affordable but less recommended for long distances.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
70%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are affordable but somewhat limited compared to larger Moroccan cities like Casablanca.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
64%
Weight: 10
Gyms are available but not abundant; membership fees are moderate but less competitive than in bigger cities.
💱 Currency Stability
68%
Weight: 30
Moroccan dirham is relatively stable but subject to regional economic fluctuations.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
69%
Weight: 100
Average speeds around 20-40 Mbps; fiber available in some areas but inconsistent in others.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
55%
Weight: 40
Limited coworking spaces; a few modern options exist but not widespread.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
73%
Weight: 30
Many cafes offer WiFi, though connection quality varies.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
62%
Weight: 30
Some cafes cater to remote workers but overall infrastructure is still developing.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
48%
Weight: 100
Rabat is less popular among digital nomads compared to Marrakech or Casablanca.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
80%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to purchase with valid ID; affordable data plans available.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
76%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with a good balance between work and leisure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
67%
Weight: 15
Moderate pollution levels; some areas near traffic can be noisy and polluted.
🧼 Cleanliness
59%
Weight: 10
City cleanliness varies; some neighborhoods are well-maintained, others less so.
🗨️ Language Barrier
54%
Weight: 30
Arabic and French dominate; English is less common but understood in tourist and business areas.
💨 Air Quality
61%
Weight: 15
Air quality is moderate; occasional dust and pollution from traffic.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
62%
Weight: 25
Family-friendly amenities exist but limited compared to larger cities.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
65%
Weight: 20
Public healthcare is basic; private clinics offer better services but at higher costs.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
77%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is affordable compared to Western standards, especially in public facilities.
🏥 Healthcare
66%
Weight: 20
Access to healthcare is decent but specialized treatments may require travel to larger cities.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
84%
Weight: 80
Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters; mostly sunny and pleasant.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
89%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters such as earthquakes or floods.
🏞️ Green Spaces
63%
Weight: 10
Several parks and gardens, but green spaces are limited compared to other cities.
❄️ Air Conditioning
71%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is common in hotels and newer buildings but less so in older residences.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
68%
Weight: 10
Mild seasonal changes with warm summers and mild winters; limited extreme weather.
🔊 Noise Pollution
54%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise levels, especially in busy markets and traffic-heavy areas.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
87%
Weight: 20
Rich historical and cultural heritage with museums, architecture, and festivals.
🌃 Nightlife
52%
Weight: 15
Nightlife is modest; more subdued compared to Marrakech or Casablanca.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
74%
Weight: 15
Access to beaches, parks, and nearby natural attractions.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
70%
Weight: 10
Opportunities to learn Arabic and French through local schools and informal settings.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
78%
Weight: 10
Good variety of cultural tours, markets, and historical sites.
🎳 Indoors Fun
57%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options such as cinemas and malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
83%
Weight: 25
Diverse and flavorful Moroccan cuisine with many street food options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
49%
Weight: 10
Few dedicated yoga studios; wellness scene is still emerging.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
58%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms available but limited variety of fitness classes.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
71%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce widely available; healthy eating is accessible but not mainstream.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
76%
Weight: 20
GMT+1 timezone is convenient for European and African clients.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
53%
Weight: 25
Limited professional networking events for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
47%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is small; most opportunities come from international clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
51%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is small but growing slowly.
🏢 Coworking Quality
54%
Weight: 30
Coworking spaces are functional but lack advanced amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
56%
Weight: 15
Emerging startup ecosystem with some government support but still nascent.
💳 Local Payment Services
62%
Weight: 10
Mobile payments and banking apps exist but cash is still dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
43%
Weight: 15
Limited adoption and regulatory clarity around crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
70%
Weight: 30
Rabat-Salé Airport offers regional flights; international connectivity is moderate.
🚇 Public Transit
68%
Weight: 20
Bus network is functional but limited; no metro system.
🚶 Walkability
74%
Weight: 20
City center is walkable with pedestrian-friendly areas.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
60%
Weight: 15
Ride-hailing apps like Careem and Uber are available but less widespread.
🚲 Cycling
45%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure; not a common mode of transport.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
79%
Weight: 15
Good train and bus connections to other Moroccan cities.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
38%
Weight: 10
Few scooter or bike rental services; not popular or well-developed.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
75%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage throughout the city; 5G rollout limited.
🔒 VPN Reliability
72%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work well; some occasional restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
70%
Weight: 15
Power outages are rare but can occur in some areas.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
59%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is limited mostly to cafes and hotels.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
67%
Weight: 40
Tourist visas are easy to obtain for many nationalities; no specific digital nomad visa.
📊 Tax Friendliness
50%
Weight: 30
Tax system is complex; no special tax incentives for digital nomads.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
58%
Weight: 15
Moderate freedom of speech with some government restrictions.
🏛️ Political Stability
71%
Weight: 20
Relatively stable political environment compared to regional neighbors.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
55%
Weight: 15
Opening bank accounts can be bureaucratic and requires local documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
57%
Weight: 10
Business registration is possible but involves paperwork and time.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No dedicated digital nomad visa available as of mid-2025.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
56%
Weight: 50
Moderately friendly but lacks infrastructure and community compared to top nomad hubs.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
42%
Weight: 25
Few organized nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
50%
Weight: 20
Limited online presence for digital nomads in Rabat.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
73%
Weight: 100
Generally safe for tourists and nomads; petty crime exists but violent crime is rare.
♀️ Female Friendly
60%
Weight: 50
Women should exercise caution; cultural norms are conservative but major areas are safe.
✊ Racial Tolerance
65%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant society; some occasional discrimination reported.