Marrakesh logs 150 hot days a year to Rabat's 12 — Rabat wins by 138. Marrakesh also leads on sunny days by 17.

Marrakesh runs about $906/mo for a balanced lifestyle against Rabat's $830/mo — Rabat comes in $76 cheaper each month, roughly 9% less.

Marrakesh and Rabat score neck-and-neck on mobility (2.0 vs 2.0, 0–5 scale).

Marrakesh's culture score of 2.5 sits well above Rabat's 2.2, with the biggest gap on nightlife. Rabat still holds an edge on theatre & performing arts.

Rabat's nature & outdoors score of 3.8 sits well above Marrakesh's 3.2, with the biggest gap on sea access. Marrakesh still holds an edge on hiking.

Rabat's safety score is ~1.5× Marrakesh's — in the middle of the scale, while Marrakesh lands below average, with the biggest gap on earthquake safety.

Rabat's career score of 2.3 sits well above Marrakesh's 1.8, with the biggest gap on career opportunities.

Marrakesh's social & community score of 2.6 sits well above Rabat's 2.3, with the biggest gap on urban energy. Rabat still holds an edge on local-first community.

On food & dining, Marrakesh scores 2.4 vs Rabat's 1.8 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on brunch availability.

Marrakesh and Rabat score neck-and-neck on family (2.2 vs 2.2, 0–5 scale).

On healthcare, Rabat scores 2.7 vs Marrakesh's 2.0 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on private healthcare quality.

Marrakesh averages 21.4 µg/m³ (sensitive-groups) PM2.5 annually versus Rabat's 13.2 µg/m³ (moderate) — Rabat breathes ~38% cleaner air (8.2 µg/m³ lower).

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