Tangier, Morocco 🇲🇦
#452
,
Nomad Score:
63%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
78%
Weight: 150
Generally affordable compared to Western cities, with low prices for daily expenses.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
72%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are reasonable, especially outside the city center, though demand is rising.
🍎 Food & Groceries
81%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer fresh produce at low prices; imported goods are pricier.
🚌 Transportation Cost
85%
Weight: 20
Public transport and taxis are inexpensive and widely used.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
70%
Weight: 15
Affordable entertainment options, though nightlife is limited compared to larger cities.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
65%
Weight: 10
Gyms are available but fewer in number; prices are moderate.
💱 Currency Stability
60%
Weight: 30
Moroccan dirham is relatively stable but subject to regional economic fluctuations.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
68%
Weight: 100
Decent broadband speeds in urban areas; occasional interruptions possible.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
55%
Weight: 40
Limited number of coworking spaces, but growing slowly.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
70%
Weight: 30
Many cafes offer WiFi, though connection quality varies.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
60%
Weight: 30
Some cafes cater to remote workers, but not widespread.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
45%
Weight: 100
Still emerging as a digital nomad destination; less popular than other Moroccan cities.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
80%
Weight: 25
Easy to purchase and affordable 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
62%
Weight: 15
Moderate pollution in urban areas; coastal location improves air quality.
🧼 Cleanliness
50%
Weight: 10
Street cleanliness varies; some areas require improvement.
🗨️ Language Barrier
55%
Weight: 30
Arabic and French dominate; English is less common but growing among youth.
💨 Air Quality
60%
Weight: 15
Generally acceptable, with occasional smog in busy areas.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
55%
Weight: 25
Some family-friendly amenities but limited compared to larger cities.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
60%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare services are available; private clinics offer better quality.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
80%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low compared to Western countries.
🏥 Healthcare
62%
Weight: 20
Adequate for minor issues; serious cases may require travel to larger cities.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
87%
Weight: 80
Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and mild winters.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
75%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters; occasional earthquakes possible.
🏞️ Green Spaces
58%
Weight: 10
Limited public parks but some coastal and natural areas nearby.
❄️ Air Conditioning
65%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is common in hotels and newer buildings but less so in older homes.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
60%
Weight: 10
Mild seasonal changes with mostly warm weather year-round.
🔊 Noise Pollution
45%
Weight: 10
Busy streets and markets can be noisy, especially in the medina.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
85%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage with diverse influences and vibrant arts scene.
🌃 Nightlife
50%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; more subdued compared to major cities.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
78%
Weight: 15
Proximity to beaches, mountains, and natural parks offers many outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
65%
Weight: 10
Opportunities to learn Arabic and French through local schools and informal settings.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
80%
Weight: 10
Wide range of cultural tours, markets, and historical sites available.
🎳 Indoors Fun
55%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options; cinemas and malls are present but not extensive.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
83%
Weight: 25
Diverse Moroccan cuisine with many local specialties and street food.
🧠 Yoga Studios
40%
Weight: 10
Few dedicated yoga studios; wellness scene is still developing.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
55%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms available but limited variety of fitness classes.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
70%
Weight: 15
Fresh fruits and vegetables widely available; healthy eating is accessible.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
75%
Weight: 20
GMT+1 time zone is convenient for European and African connections.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
50%
Weight: 25
Limited formal networking events for digital nomads and entrepreneurs.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
40%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is small; most opportunities come from abroad.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
45%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is nascent with few support structures.
🏢 Coworking Quality
50%
Weight: 30
Coworking spaces are functional but lack advanced amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
50%
Weight: 15
Emerging startup ecosystem with some incubators but limited scale.
💳 Local Payment Services
60%
Weight: 10
Mobile payments and local banking services improving but still limited.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
35%
Weight: 15
Low adoption and regulatory uncertainty around cryptocurrencies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
65%
Weight: 30
Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport connects to major Moroccan cities and some European destinations.
🚇 Public Transit
60%
Weight: 20
Bus services available but limited metro or tram infrastructure.
🚶 Walkability
68%
Weight: 20
Old medina and city center are walkable; outskirts less so.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
55%
Weight: 15
Ride-hailing apps exist but are not as widespread as in larger cities.
🚲 Cycling
40%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure and safety concerns.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
70%
Weight: 15
Good train and bus connections to major Moroccan cities.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
35%
Weight: 10
Very limited availability of scooter or bike rentals.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
70%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage in urban areas; 5G rollout is limited.
🔒 VPN Reliability
75%
Weight: 20
VPN services generally work well without major restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
70%
Weight: 15
Stable electricity supply with occasional outages in some neighborhoods.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
55%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is limited mostly to cafes and hotels.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
65%
Weight: 40
Tourist visas are easy to obtain; longer stays require additional paperwork.
📊 Tax Friendliness
50%
Weight: 30
Tax system is complex for foreigners; no special digital nomad tax incentives.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
55%
Weight: 15
Moderate freedom of expression with some government restrictions.
🏛️ Political Stability
70%
Weight: 20
Relatively stable political environment compared to regional neighbors.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
50%
Weight: 15
Opening bank accounts can be bureaucratic and requires local documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
55%
Weight: 10
Business registration is possible but involves complex procedures.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa currently available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
50%
Weight: 50
Growing awareness but still limited infrastructure and community support.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
30%
Weight: 25
Few organized events or meetups for digital nomads.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
40%
Weight: 20
Small online presence for nomads in Tangier compared to other cities.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
70%
Weight: 100
Generally safe for tourists and nomads; petty crime exists but manageable.
♀️ Female Friendly
50%
Weight: 50
Moderate; cultural norms require some caution for solo female travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
60%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant society but occasional discrimination reported.