Buying in Rabat
Buy an apartment in Rabat
New apartments in Rabat are priced on average at 9,000 – 18,000 MAD/m². Here is what your budget buys, neighbourhood by neighbourhood, with mortgage payments and purchase costs.
Indicative ranges observed for new builds (2025-2026), varying with the residence, floor, view and developer. To be confirmed case by case.
Official Bank Al-Maghrib / ANCFCC index (Q2 2026) in Rabat: apartment prices +1.9% over the quarter, sales +62.5%.
Apartment prices in Rabat by size
| Studio (≈ 40 m²) | MAD 360,000 – MAD 720,000 |
| 1-bedroom (≈ 65 m²) | MAD 590,000 – MAD 1,170,000 |
| 2-bedroom (≈ 95 m²) | MAD 860,000 – MAD 1,710,000 |
| 3-bedroom (≈ 130 m²) | MAD 1,170,000 – MAD 2,340,000 |
Which neighbourhood to buy in Rabat?
| Salé · Sala Al Jadida · Bettana Across the Bouregreg, linked by tram, low entry prices. | 6,000 – 10,000 MAD/m² |
| Témara · Ain Atiq An affordable alternative for a main home. | 6,500 – 10,000 MAD/m² |
| Harhoura · Témara beach Southern coast, beach residences and villas, 15-25 min from the centre. | 8,000 – 14,000 MAD/m² |
| Hassan · Centre · Océan | 11,000 – 18,000 MAD/m² |
| Agdal Universities and shops: student and young-professional rentals. | 15,000 – 23,000 MAD/m² |
| Souissi · Embassies district Villas and upscale residences, large plots. | 14,000 – 25,000 MAD/m² |
| Hay Riad Modern residential district, embassies, schools, shops. | 16,000 – 26,000 MAD/m² |
Which part of Rabat for your project
- Families and schools : Hay Riad (16,000 – 26,000 MAD/m²)
- Buy-to-let : Salé · Sala Al Jadida · Bettana (6,000 – 10,000 MAD/m²)
- Tight budget : Salé · Sala Al Jadida · Bettana (6,000 – 10,000 MAD/m²)
- Near the sea : Harhoura · Témara beach (8,000 – 14,000 MAD/m²)
- Upscale : Hay Riad (16,000 – 26,000 MAD/m²)
Financing example in Rabat
| Price (≈ 95 m²) | MAD 1,280,000 |
| 20% down payment | MAD 260,000 |
| Loan amount | MAD 1,020,000 |
| Monthly payment, 20 years (4.5%) | MAD 6,500 |
| Monthly payment, 25 years | MAD 5,700 |
| Recommended net income (25 years) | MAD 14,300 |
| Purchase costs (≈ 7%) | MAD 90,000 |
Excluding insurance, indicative fixed rate. Banks usually cap repayments at 40% of net income.
To live in
The tram and green spaces matter. Hay Riad and Agdal for comfortable city life, Harhoura for the sea, Témara and Salé for a controlled budget.
Schools : Lycée Descartes, André Malraux, private and international schools concentrated in Hay Riad, Souissi and Agdal.
To invest
Stable rental market (administrations, universities, embassies). Agdal and Hay Riad hold their value well.
Getting around : Rabat-Salé tram, Rabat-Agdal station (Al Boraq high-speed train), Rabat-Salé airport.
How the purchase works
- Set the total budget: price + about 7% costs, then check your borrowing capacity.
- Choose the neighbourhood by commute, schools or rental yield.
- Check the land title, the building permit and, off-plan, the VEFA contract and completion guarantee.
- Sign the preliminary contract, get the loan offer, then the deed at the notary and registration at the land registry.
Frequently asked questions
What budget for an apartment in Rabat?
For a new 1-bedroom of about 65 m² in Rabat, expect MAD 590,000 to MAD 1,170,000 depending on the area, floor and building.
What is the price per m² in Rabat?
On average 9,000 – 18,000 MAD/m² for new builds. Salé · Sala Al Jadida · Bettana is among the most affordable areas, Hay Riad among the most expensive.
What monthly payment to buy in Rabat?
For a MAD 1,280,000 home with 20% down, the payment is about MAD 5,700 over 25 years or MAD 6,500 over 20 years at 4.5%, excluding insurance.
What costs on top of the price?
About 7% of the price for a new build: 4% registration duty, 1.5% land registry, notary and sundries. For MAD 1,280,000, plan around MAD 90,000.
Can a foreigner or a Moroccan abroad buy in Rabat?
Yes. Moroccans living abroad often finance up to 70-80% of the price with Moroccan banks; foreigners can buy a home with a land title, paying through a convertible dirham account.
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