Morocco ranks among top African retirement destinations in 2025 Global Index

Morocco has been ranked as one of Africa’s top retirement destinations, placing third on the continent and 24th globally in the 2025 Global Retirement Index published by Global Citizen Solutions, an investment migration consultancy.

The kingdom scored 81.51 points out of a possible 100 in the report, which assessed 44 countries across six subcategories: procedures, citizenship and mobility, economy, taxes, quality of life, and safety and integration.

Mauritius led the African rankings with 89.24 points, placing second globally behind Portugal. Cape Verde followed with 84.21 points, ranking 17th worldwide. South Africa and Zambia came in 42nd and 43rd, respectively, rounding out the African top five.

Morocco was recognized for its simplified entry procedures, with retirement visa applications processed within two months. Applicants are required to demonstrate a monthly income of $1,000. The country also allows foreigners to apply for citizenship after five years of residency, although dual nationality is restricted under Moroccan law.

The report highlighted Morocco’s strengths in several areas, including a 7th-place global ranking in economic performance, 14th in tax optimization, 16th in both quality of life and visa procedures, and 24th in safety and integration.

Retirement programs in Morocco also extend to immediate family members, such as spouses or legal partners and minor children.

However, the report noted challenges in international mobility and access to full citizenship rights. Morocco ranked 37th in this category, with experts pointing to complex conditions for acquiring nationality through retirement or passive income pathways—similar to countries such as Indonesia and the Philippines.

Globally, Portugal topped the list with 92.61 points, followed by Mauritius and Spain with 88.52 points. Malaysia ranked lowest in the index at 44th, scoring 73.53 points.