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Morocco Real Estate, Explained

Guides and market insights on buying, selling and renting property in Morocco, from the Simpled Estate team on the ground in Tangier.

A traditional Moroccan family riad courtyard at golden hour, several carved wooden doors opening onto a shared central courtyard with zellige tile and a citrus tree

22 October 2026 · 7 min read

Buying a Family Home in Morocco With Siblings: Co-Ownership Done Properly

Co-owned family property in Morocco is called indivision in law, and any sibling can force a split. How partition, pre-emption and buyouts actually work.

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Terracotta rooftop terrace of a Moroccan apartment building with water tanks and satellite dishes in warm late-afternoon light, overlooking a quiet residential street

21 October 2026 · 7 min read

Annual Costs of Owning a Property in Morocco: Taxes, Syndic and Upkeep

What owning property in Morocco actually costs each year: property tax rates, syndic charges in shared buildings, utilities, and what a missed payment costs.

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The Portuguese cistern and stone ramparts of Mazagan's old fortress in El Jadida in warm afternoon light

19 October 2026 · 6 min read

Buying Property in El Jadida and Mazagan: The Atlantic Alternative

Buying property in El Jadida means a UNESCO-listed Portuguese fortress, a golf-resort coast and a commuter market, under the same rules as anywhere in Morocco.

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Two weathered carved wooden doors standing ajar in a sunlit Moroccan medina alley, ochre walls and zellige tile detail, warm late afternoon light

18 October 2026 · 7 min read

Negotiating a Property Price in Morocco: What Actually Moves Sellers

How to negotiate a property price in Morocco: what gives buyers leverage, which costs stay fixed regardless, and what to offer instead of a lower number.

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Rooftop terrace at golden hour over a Moroccan medina with ochre riad rooftops in the foreground and modern apartment buildings on the horizon

17 October 2026 · 7 min read

Apartment, Villa or Riad: Which Moroccan Property Fits Your Plan

Apartment, villa or riad: how each works as a Morocco property investment, from title risk and renovation to letting it out and reselling it later.

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Warm afternoon light across a traditional Moroccan courtyard house with carved plaster arches and a tiled floor

16 October 2026 · 8 min read

Inheritance and Property in Morocco for Foreign Owners

Morocco inheritance law for foreign owners depends on nationality and religion, not on where the property sits. What decides who inherits, and what it costs.

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Whitewashed ramparts and blue wooden fishing boats in Essaouira's harbour in warm evening light

15 October 2026 · 6 min read

Buying Property in Essaouira: Wind, Riads and Rental Seasons

Buying property in Essaouira means choosing between UNESCO-listed medina riads and a wind-driven coast, under the same legal rules as the rest of Morocco.

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The Strait of Gibraltar coastline at Tangier at golden hour, a whitewashed hillside town above the port with a calm sea and a distant ship, no people or text

14 October 2026 · 7 min read

Transferring Money to Morocco to Buy Property: The Right Way

How to transfer money to Morocco to buy property: which account it must land in, what to put on the wire, and the mistake that blocks repatriation later.

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A traditional Moroccan riad courtyard with zellige tiles and a central fountain, seen through an open wooden door from a sunlit tiled room, warm afternoon light

13 October 2026 · 6 min read

Viewing a Moroccan Property Remotely Without Getting Fooled

How to do remote property viewing in Morocco properly: what a video call can't show you, checking the listing and title, and who should visit in your place.

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Warm evening light over the whitewashed medina of Tetouan with the Rif mountains rising behind the old town walls

12 October 2026 · 5 min read

Buying Property in Tetouan and Martil: The Northern Coast Explained

Buying property in Tetouan means choosing between a UNESCO-listed medina that lets year-round and a Martil, Cabo Negro and M'diq coast that lives for summer.

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A Moroccan riad courtyard at golden hour with a zellige-tiled fountain and carved cedarwood balconies

11 October 2026 · 7 min read

MRE Mortgages: Financing a Moroccan Home From France, Belgium or Canada

An MRE mortgage covers up to 70% of a home in dirhams, or up to 100% through a guarantee on a loan from your own bank abroad. Here is how both routes work.

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A carved wooden door and zellige tilework at the entrance of a traditional riad in a sunlit Moroccan medina alley

10 October 2026 · 8 min read

Short-Term Rentals in Morocco: What the Rules Are Right Now

The Airbnb rules in Morocco right now: the licence you need under Law 80-14, the fines for skipping it, and what is still being finalised in 2026.

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Terraced olive groves on a red-earth Moroccan hillside at golden hour, with a low stone boundary wall and hills in the distance

9 October 2026 · 6 min read

Can a Foreigner Buy Agricultural Land in Morocco? The VNA Route

Morocco has barred foreigners from buying agricultural land since 1975. Here is how the non-agricultural certificate (VNA) and the 2021 company route work.

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Golden-hour view of a narrow stone alley in the Fes medina lined with carved wooden doors and traditional zellige tilework

8 October 2026 · 7 min read

Buying Property in Fes: The Medina, the New Town and the Trade-Offs

Buying property in Fes means choosing between the UNESCO-listed medina and the modern Ville Nouvelle, two markets with different rules, titles and tenants.

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Whitewashed terrace on the northern Moroccan coast overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar at golden hour

7 October 2026 · 6 min read

Morocco vs Spain Property Investment: An Honest Comparison

Morocco vs Spain property investment compared: who can buy, what tax you pay to sell, how your money moves, and whether either still offers residency.

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A low stone boundary wall dividing sunlit terraced plots of land in the Moroccan countryside, warm late-afternoon light

5 October 2026 · 6 min read

Registration and Land Conservation Fees in Morocco, Line by Line

Registration duty and the ANCFCC land registry fee on a Moroccan property purchase, broken into every line item, with the 2026 rates and sources.

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4 October 2026 · 7 min read

Due Diligence on a Resale Property in Morocco: The Checklist

What to check before buying a resale home in Morocco: the title, registered mortgages, unpaid taxes, co-ownership charges and building permits.

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Golden-hour view of whitewashed low-rise apartment blocks along Agadir's palm-lined beach promenade facing the Atlantic Ocean

3 October 2026 · 6 min read

Buying Property in Agadir: Sun, Surf and Second Homes

Buying property in Agadir means choosing between the beachfront resort strip, the working town behind it, and the surf coast at Taghazout to the north.

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Rows of old leather-bound ledgers and registers on wooden shelves in a Moroccan archive room, warm afternoon light through a high window

2 October 2026 · 7 min read

Power of Attorney for a Property Purchase in Morocco

A Moroccan property power of attorney must be authentic, and since June 2026 it also needs registering before it has any legal effect. How it works.

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Casablanca's business district skyline of glass office towers catching warm late afternoon light above a wide palm-lined boulevard

1 October 2026 · 7 min read

Opening a Bank Account in Morocco as a Non-Resident Buyer

Opening a bank account in Morocco as a non-resident is allowed by law. The two account types buyers qualify for, what funds them, and why the choice matters.

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The blue and white lanes of the Kasbah of the Oudayas in Rabat overlooking the Atlantic river mouth at golden hour

30 September 2026 · 7 min read

Buying Property in Rabat: The Capital's Quiet Case

Buying property in Rabat means Agdal's ministries, Hay Riad's new money and Souissi's embassies, in a capital whose population fell as the region grew.

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Sunlit balcony of a furnished Moroccan apartment with a wrought-iron railing overlooking a quiet tree-lined street

29 September 2026 · 7 min read

Renting Out Your Moroccan Property From Abroad: Long-Let vs Short-Let

Renting out property in Morocco from abroad means choosing a protected long lease or a licensed short-term letting, and what each one requires.

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Traditional Moroccan office interior with a dark wood desk, stacked documents and warm afternoon light through carved shutters

28 September 2026 · 7 min read

What a Moroccan Notary Actually Does When You Buy

What a Moroccan notary checks, drafts and holds in escrow during a property purchase, and why you may still need a lawyer working only for you.

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Whitewashed Moroccan townhouse with pale blue shutters and a wrought-iron balcony in warm afternoon light

27 September 2026 · 7 min read

Capital Gains Tax on Property in Morocco (TPI), Explained

Capital gains tax on a Moroccan property sale (TPI) is 20% of the profit, with a 3% minimum charge and a 30-day deadline. Here is how it is actually worked out.

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Whitewashed buildings climbing a hillside above the bay of Tangier at golden hour, with the Strait of Gibraltar visible in the distance

18 September 2026 · 6 min read

Buying Property in Tangier: The Port, the Coast and the Price Gap

Buying property in Tangier means choosing between Malabata's bay towers, the Marshan's old villas and a centre that lets all year to port and free zone workers.

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Warm evening light over a Moroccan medina rooftop with satellite dishes and a distant minaret against the sky

16 September 2026 · 7 min read

MRE Buying Property in Morocco: The Guide for Moroccans Living Abroad

MRE buying property in Morocco: the ownership rules that don't change, the bank account and mortgage rules that do, and the tax break MRE alone can claim.

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A part-built concrete apartment block with scaffolding against a warm evening sky in Morocco

15 September 2026 · 7 min read

Buying Off-Plan in Morocco (VEFA): What Protects Your Deposit

VEFA is the law governing off-plan property in Morocco. What it requires developers to do with your deposit, stage by stage, before the keys are yours.

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A modern Casablanca apartment building at golden hour with an Atlantic corniche and palm trees in the foreground

14 September 2026 · 6 min read

Buying Property in Casablanca: Where the Year-Round Rentals Are

Buying property in Casablanca means choosing between Gauthier, Racine, Ain Diab and Anfa, in a market shaped by working tenants, not summer visitors.

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Sunlit rooftop terrace of a Moroccan townhouse looking out over terracotta rooftops of a quiet residential neighbourhood

13 September 2026 · 7 min read

Property Taxes in Morocco for Owners Who Live Abroad

Property tax in Morocco does not rise because you live abroad. The taxe d'habitation and taxe de services communaux rates, and the reduction MREs can claim.

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Ornate brass keys resting on a carved wooden table in a sunlit Moroccan riad courtyard entrance

12 September 2026 · 6 min read

How to Buy a Property in Morocco Without Being There

How to buy a property in Morocco from abroad without flying out. Power of attorney, remote viewings, funding the purchase and signing at the notary.

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A sunlit riad courtyard in the Marrakech medina with zellige tilework and a carved wooden door

11 September 2026 · 6 min read

Buying Property in Marrakech: Neighbourhoods, Riads and What to Check

Buying property in Marrakech means choosing between the medina, Gueliz, Hivernage, Agdal and the Palmeraie. Here is what each one asks of a buyer abroad.

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A weathered stone and carved plaster doorway in an old Moroccan medina courtyard, warm afternoon light

10 September 2026 · 8 min read

Titre Foncier vs Melkia: The Title Question That Decides Everything

Titre foncier and melkia are not the same thing in Morocco. What each one actually proves, why the difference matters, and how to check before you sign.

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Modern apartment balconies on a Casablanca residential building in warm late-afternoon light

9 September 2026 · 6 min read

What Buying a Property in Morocco Really Costs: Every Fee Listed

The cost of buying property in Morocco beyond the price tag: registration duty, ANCFCC land registry fees and notary charges, sourced and dated for 2026.

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Casablanca's Corniche coastline at golden hour with waves against the seawall and buildings along the boulevard

8 September 2026 · 7 min read

How to Get Your Money Out of Morocco After Selling a Property

How to repatriate money after selling property in Morocco. The foreign-currency rule that decides it, the tax deadline, and what your bank will need to see.

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A traditional Moroccan riad courtyard with a tiled fountain and warm afternoon light

6 September 2026 · 7 min read

Can Foreigners Buy Property in Morocco? The Rules, Plainly

Can foreigners buy property in Morocco? Yes, with one exception. The ownership rules, the agricultural land carve-out, and how to move your money in legally.

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Villa in El Jadida, Morocco, listed by Simpled Estate

5 July 2026 · 9 min read

How to Buy Property in Morocco: The Complete 2026 Guide

Everything you need to buy property in Morocco in 2026: legal steps, notary process, fees, financing, off-plan vs resale, and how MREs and foreigners buy safely.

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