Morocco
Marrakesh
#4 Top 5 cities
Marrakesh has strong international visibility and social appeal, but it is less practically stable for long-term living than Rabat.
Country overview
Population
995Β 871
Year-round temperatures
Day: 18°C aΕΎ 38°C
Night: 6°C aΕΎ 23°C
Climate
Drier inland climate with a very hot summer and more comfortable winter months.
Distance to the sea
170 km
Social atmosphere
7/10
Costs
Housing cost
5/10
Food cost
7/10
Business friendliness
6/10
Safety
6/10
Tourist crowds bring frequent pickpocketing, scams, aggressive sales tactics, and harassment by unofficial guides; avoid isolated streets after dark and use licensed transport and guides.
Natural disaster resilience
3/10
The 2023 Al Haouz earthquake demonstrated serious seismic exposure near Marrakesh; extreme heat, drought and water scarcity, dust, and sudden flooding after heavy rain add recurring risks.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
8/10
Internet speed
7/10
Internet stability
7/10
Electricity stability
7/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- π«π·French
- π¬π§British
- πΊπΈAmericans
- π©πͺGermans
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Strong remote community
- +Cafe culture
- +Tourist infrastructure
- +Pleasant atmosphere
Cons
- βHigher prices
- βTourism seasonality
- βLess authentic atmosphere