MarrakechvsAlexandria
💰
Alexandria saves you $400/month
31% cheaper on rent, food & transport
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Marrakech
Alexandria
Total Budget
$1,300/mo
$900/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$550/mo
$350/mo ✓
Coworking
$100/mo
$100/mo
Meal Out
$5
$2 ✓
Coffee
$2
$1.5 ✓
Alexandria is $400/mo cheaper (44% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🇲🇦 Marrakech
📶 Internet30 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC-1
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West4h
🇺🇸 US East7h
🇬🇧 London8h
🇩🇪 Berlin8h
🌍 Alexandria
📶 Internet15 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+2
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West1h
🇺🇸 US East4h
🇬🇧 London8h
🇩🇪 Berlin8h
🌡️ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Marrakech
ClimateMediterranean
Avg Temp21°C
Rainy Days36/year
Best months: April, May, June, February
Alexandria
ClimateMediterranean
Avg Temp22°C
Rainy Days31/year
Best months: April, May, June, July
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
13°15°
Apr
21°20°
Jul
30°28°
Oct
23°24°
MarrakechAlexandria
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇲🇦Marrakech
🌍Alexandria
💰
Monthly Budget
$1,300
$900
Winner📶
Internet Speed
30 Mbps
Winner15 Mbps
🛡️
Safety
3.4/5
Winner3/5
⭐
Nomad Score
3.8/10
3.5/10
🍽️
Food Scene
9/10
8/10
🎉
Nightlife
7/10
6/10
🚶
Walkability
7/10
6/10
👥
Community
medium
medium
2
Marrakech wins
vs
1
Alexandria wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Alexandria
$400/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Either works
Both have adequate internet for development work
🦋Social Butterfly
Either works
Similar social opportunities
🛡️Safety-First
Either works
Both cities are similarly safe
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
Either works
Both have great nightlife
🇲🇦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
- −Persistent street harassment especially for women travelers
- −Scams and aggressive touts are extremely common in Medina
- −WiFi in traditional riads and Medina is often unreliable
- −Intense heat during summer months reaching over 40 degrees
🌍Alexandria
Pros
- +Extremely affordable cost of living for digital nomads
- +Rich ancient history with UNESCO sites and museums
- +Mediterranean climate milder than inland Egypt
- +32km scenic Corniche waterfront promenade
Cons
- −Internet speeds slower and less reliable than Western standards
- −Street harassment and catcalling common for women
- −Limited English outside tourist areas
- −Tap water not safe to drink
