ZanzibarvsMarrakech
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Marrakech saves you $300/month
19% cheaper on rent, food & transport
🌡️
Tropical Wet vs Mediterranean climate
Different weather patterns year-round
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Zanzibar
Marrakech
Total Budget
$1,600/mo
$1,300/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$360/mo ✓
$550/mo
Coworking
$180/mo
$100/mo ✓
Meal Out
$4 ✓
$5
Coffee
$2
$2
Marrakech is $300/mo cheaper (23% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🌍 Zanzibar
📶 Internet20 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+3
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West0h
🇺🇸 US East3h
🇬🇧 London8h
🇩🇪 Berlin8h
🇲🇦 Marrakech
📶 Internet30 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC-1
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West4h
🇺🇸 US East7h
🇬🇧 London8h
🇩🇪 Berlin8h
🌡️ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Zanzibar
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp27°C
Rainy Days221/year
Best months: January, July, September
Marrakech
ClimateMediterranean
Avg Temp21°C
Rainy Days36/year
Best months: April, May, June, February
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
28°13°
Apr
26°21°
Jul
25°30°
Oct
26°23°
ZanzibarMarrakech
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🌍Zanzibar
🇲🇦Marrakech
💰
Monthly Budget
$1,600
$1,300
Winner📶
Internet Speed
20 Mbps
30 Mbps
Winner🛡️
Safety
4/5
Winner3.4/5
⭐
Nomad Score
3.8/10
3.8/10
🍽️
Food Scene
8/10
9/10
🎉
Nightlife
6/10
7/10
🚶
Walkability
6/10
7/10
👥
Community
small
medium
Winner1
Zanzibar wins
vs
3
Marrakech wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Marrakech
$300/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Either works
Both have adequate internet for development work
🦋Social Butterfly
Marrakech
Larger nomad community for networking
🛡️Safety-First
Zanzibar
Significantly higher safety rating
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
Either works
Both have great nightlife
🌍Zanzibar
Pros
- +Stunning pristine white sand beaches and turquoise waters
- +Rich Swahili and Arab cultural heritage
- +UNESCO World Heritage Stone Town
- +Delicious fusion cuisine with African, Arab, and Indian influences
Cons
- −Internet can be slow and unreliable with frequent power cuts
- −Accommodation is expensive for long-term stays
- −Limited coworking space options compared to other DN hubs
- −Most things are imported making groceries expensive
🇲🇦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
