Imsouane vs Marrakech
π°
Imsouane saves you $400/month
π‘οΈ
Desert vs Mediterranean climate
π° Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Imsouane
Marrakech
Total Budget
$900/mo β
$1,300/mo
Rent (1BR)
$350/mo β
$550/mo
Coworking
$100/mo
$100/mo
Meal Out
$3 β
$5
Coffee
$1.5 β
$2
Imsouane is $400/mo cheaper (31% savings)
π» Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
π²π¦ Imsouane
πΆ Internet25 Mbps
π TimezoneUTC-1
π£οΈ Englishmedium
π Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
πΊπΈ US West4h
πΊπΈ US East7h
π¬π§ London8h
π©πͺ Berlin8h
π²π¦ Marrakech
πΆ Internet30 Mbps
π TimezoneUTC-1
π£οΈ Englishmedium
π Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
πΊπΈ US West4h
πΊπΈ US East7h
π¬π§ London8h
π©πͺ Berlin8h
π‘οΈ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Imsouane
ClimateDesert
Avg Temp21Β°C
Rainy Days26/year
Best months: January, February, December, April
Marrakech
ClimateMediterranean
Avg Temp21Β°C
Rainy Days36/year
Best months: April, May, June, February
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
17Β°13Β°
Apr
20Β°21Β°
Jul
25Β°30Β°
Oct
22Β°23Β°
ImsouaneMarrakech
π Full Comparison
Category
π²π¦Imsouane
π²π¦Marrakech
π°
Monthly Budget
$900
Winner$1,300
πΆ
Internet Speed
25 Mbps
30 Mbps
π‘οΈ
Safety
4.5/5
Winner3.4/5
β
Nomad Score
4/10
3.8/10
π½οΈ
Food Scene
7/10
9/10
Winnerπ
Nightlife
3/10
7/10
WinnerπΆ
Walkability
8/10
7/10
π₯
Community
small
medium
Winner2
Imsouane wins
vs
3
Marrakech wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
π΅Budget Nomad
Imsouane
$400/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
π»Developer
Either works
Both have adequate internet for development work
π¦Social Butterfly
Marrakech
Larger nomad community for networking
π‘οΈSafety-First
Imsouane
Significantly higher safety rating
πFoodie
Marrakech
Better food scene with incredible variety
πParty Person
Marrakech
World-famous nightlife scene
π²π¦Imsouane
Pros
- +Incredibly affordable cost of living
- +World-class surf with longest wave in Africa
- +Authentic Moroccan fishing village atmosphere
- +Strong international surf community
Cons
- βLimited and unreliable internet connectivity
- βNo dedicated coworking spaces
- βVery remote location far from airports
- βLimited nightlife and entertainment
π²π¦Marrakech
Pros
- +Incredibly affordable cost of living for Western earners
- +Rich cultural heritage with stunning architecture and souks
- +World-class Moroccan cuisine with endless food options
- +Over 300 days of sunshine with mild winters
Cons
- βPersistent street harassment especially for women travelers
- βScams and aggressive touts are extremely common in Medina
- βWiFi in traditional riads and Medina is often unreliable
- βIntense heat during summer months reaching over 40 degrees