Morocco vs South Africa

Morocco is cheaper than South Africa — $906/mo vs $1,294/mo. Morocco is cheaper than 5 of 7 African countries; South Africa is pricier than 4 of 7 African countries.

Morocco is safer than South Africa — 2.3/5 vs 0.8/5. Morocco is safer than 5 of 7 African countries; South Africa is less safe than 5 of 7 African countries.

Morocco scores higher on mobility than South Africa — 2.4/5 vs 2.1/5. Morocco is easier to get around than 5 of 7 African countries; South Africa is easier to get around than 4 of 7 African countries.

South Africa scores higher on culture than Morocco — 3.4/5 vs 2.7/5. Morocco is lighter on culture than 3 of 7 African countries; South Africa is richer in culture than 6 of 7 African countries.

Morocco's passport reaches 45 destinations visa-free to South Africa's 65 — South Africa opens more doors without a visa. Passport strength shifts over years of naturalisation, not months of planning, so it's a long-horizon footnote — not scored in the tally.

South Africa is better connected than Morocco — 38M passengers/yr vs 25M passengers/yr. Morocco is quieter than 44 of 87 countries worldwide; South Africa is busier than 50 of 87 countries worldwide. Morocco sees ~69 air passengers per 100 residents a year; South Africa sees ~65 air passengers per 100 residents a year — a derived figure, not itself ranked.

Morocco runs 1°C to 38°C for most people; South Africa runs -2°C to 33°C for most people. Midelt runs colder, at -9°C. Depends on you — which range fits your tolerance is the real question here, not a score.