Rabat, Morocco 🇲🇦
#455
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Nomad Score:
64%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
78%
Weight: 150
Generally affordable compared to Western cities; daily expenses and services are budget-friendly.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
72%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are reasonable, especially outside the city center; options range from shared apartments to 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 for short distances.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
70%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are affordable but somewhat limited compared to larger cities.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
63%
Weight: 10
Gyms are available but membership fees are moderate; fewer premium facilities.
💱 Currency Stability
67%
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 not widespread.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
54%
Weight: 40
Limited number of coworking spaces; growing but still developing market.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
76%
Weight: 30
Many cafes offer WiFi, though connection quality varies.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
68%
Weight: 30
Some cafes cater to remote workers but not widespread culture yet.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
42%
Weight: 100
Not a major hub for digital nomads yet; more popular cities nearby overshadow it.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
84%
Weight: 25
Easy to obtain prepaid SIM cards with good data plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
75%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with good opportunities to explore culture and nature.
🌳 Environmental Quality
60%
Weight: 15
Moderate pollution levels; some areas affected by traffic and urbanization.
🧼 Cleanliness
58%
Weight: 10
City cleanliness varies; some neighborhoods well-maintained, others less so.
🗨️ Language Barrier
55%
Weight: 30
Arabic and French dominate; English is less common but growing in tourist areas.
💨 Air Quality
57%
Weight: 15
Air quality can be moderate to poor in busy areas due to traffic and dust.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
65%
Weight: 25
Family-oriented culture; amenities for children are available but limited.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
64%
Weight: 20
Public healthcare is basic; private clinics offer better services but at higher cost.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
79%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are generally low compared to Western standards.
🏥 Healthcare
66%
Weight: 20
Adequate for routine care; serious medical cases may require travel to larger cities.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
87%
Weight: 80
Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and mild winters; mostly sunny year-round.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
79%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters; occasional earthquakes but rare.
🏞️ Green Spaces
61%
Weight: 10
Some parks and gardens, but green space is limited within the urban area.
❄️ Air Conditioning
68%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is common in hotels and newer buildings but less so in older structures.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
65%
Weight: 10
Mild seasonal changes with hot summers and mild winters; limited extreme variation.
🔊 Noise Pollution
49%
Weight: 10
Urban noise from traffic and street activity can be high in central areas.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
89%
Weight: 20
Rich historical and cultural heritage with museums, festivals, and traditional markets.
🌃 Nightlife
53%
Weight: 15
Nightlife is modest; more subdued compared to larger Moroccan cities like Casablanca or Marrakech.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
74%
Weight: 15
Proximity to beaches, forests, and mountains offers good outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
70%
Weight: 10
Opportunities to learn Arabic and French through local schools and language exchanges.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
83%
Weight: 10
Abundant cultural tours, historic sites, and traditional experiences available.
🎳 Indoors Fun
59%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options; some cinemas and cultural centers.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
85%
Weight: 25
Diverse Moroccan cuisine with many affordable street food and traditional restaurants.
🧠 Yoga Studios
47%
Weight: 10
Few dedicated yoga studios; wellness culture is emerging but not widespread.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
58%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms available; limited variety of fitness classes.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
71%
Weight: 15
Fresh fruits and vegetables widely available; healthy eating is accessible.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
73%
Weight: 20
GMT+1 time zone is convenient for European and African connections.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
49%
Weight: 25
Limited formal networking events for digital nomads; growing startup community.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
38%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is small; most nomads rely on international clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
45%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is nascent; few platforms or hubs locally.
🏢 Coworking Quality
52%
Weight: 30
Coworking spaces are basic; amenities and professional environment improving slowly.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
50%
Weight: 15
Emerging startup ecosystem with some incubators and accelerators.
💳 Local Payment Services
63%
Weight: 10
Mobile payments and local banking services available but less advanced than in developed markets.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
32%
Weight: 15
Low adoption and regulatory clarity; crypto use is limited.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
67%
Weight: 30
Rabat-Salé Airport offers regional flights; limited direct international connections.
🚇 Public Transit
65%
Weight: 20
Bus network is functional but can be crowded and less punctual.
🚶 Walkability
71%
Weight: 20
Central areas are walkable with pedestrian-friendly streets.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
56%
Weight: 15
Ride-hailing apps like Careem and Uber operate but coverage is limited.
🚲 Cycling
43%
Weight: 10
Cycling infrastructure is minimal; not a common mode of transport.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
74%
Weight: 15
Good train and bus connections to major Moroccan cities.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
39%
Weight: 10
Limited availability of scooter or bike rentals.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
78%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage throughout the city; 5G rollout is limited.
🔒 VPN Reliability
70%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work well; some occasional throttling reported.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
72%
Weight: 15
Stable power supply with rare outages in urban areas.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
55%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is limited mostly to cafes and hotels; not widespread.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
68%
Weight: 40
Tourist visas are easy to obtain for many nationalities; stays up to 90 days.
📊 Tax Friendliness
51%
Weight: 30
Tax system is moderate; no specific digital nomad tax incentives.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
54%
Weight: 15
Moderate restrictions; criticism of government can be sensitive.
🏛️ Political Stability
70%
Weight: 20
Relatively stable compared to regional neighbors; occasional protests.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
57%
Weight: 15
Possible but requires local documentation; process can be bureaucratic.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
60%
Weight: 10
Business registration is possible but involves paperwork and time.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa currently available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
53%
Weight: 50
Moderately friendly but lacks infrastructure and community compared to top nomad cities.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
37%
Weight: 25
Few organized events; community is small and informal.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
41%
Weight: 20
Limited online presence for nomads specifically in Rabat.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
76%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low violent crime; petty theft can occur.
♀️ Female Friendly
50%
Weight: 50
Moderate; cultural norms require awareness, especially for solo female travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
62%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but occasional discrimination reported.