Buying in Rabat
Buy a villa in Rabat
In the villa neighbourhoods of Rabat, expect on average 8,000 – 25,000 MAD/m². Here are the areas to look in, the budget by size, monthly 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%.
Villa prices in Rabat by size
| Villa ≈ 200 m² | MAD 1,600,000 – MAD 5,000,000 |
| Villa ≈ 300 m² | MAD 2,400,000 – MAD 7,500,000 |
| Villa ≈ 450 m² | MAD 3,600,000 – MAD 11,250,000 |
Villa neighbourhoods in Rabat
| Harhoura · Témara beach Southern coast, beach residences and villas, 15-25 min from the centre. | 8,000 – 14,000 MAD/m² |
| Souissi · Embassies district Villas and upscale residences, large plots. | 14,000 – 25,000 MAD/m² |
Which part of Rabat for your project
- Families and schools : Harhoura · Témara beach (8,000 – 14,000 MAD/m²)
- Near the sea : Harhoura · Témara beach (8,000 – 14,000 MAD/m²)
- Upscale : Souissi · Embassies district (14,000 – 25,000 MAD/m²)
Financing example in Rabat
| Price (≈ 250 m²) | MAD 4,130,000 |
| 20% down payment | MAD 830,000 |
| Loan amount | MAD 3,300,000 |
| Monthly payment, 20 years (4.5%) | MAD 20,900 |
| Monthly payment, 25 years | MAD 18,300 |
| Recommended net income (25 years) | MAD 45,800 |
| Purchase costs (≈ 7%) | MAD 270,000 |
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, plus upkeep (garden, pool).
- Choose between a villa in a gated community (security, services) and a standalone villa.
- Check the land title, plot boundaries, occupancy permit and planning rules.
- 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 a villa in Rabat?
For a villa of about 200 m² in the villa neighbourhoods of Rabat, expect MAD 1,600,000 to MAD 5,000,000 for a new build, depending on the area, plot and finishes.
What is the price per m² in Rabat?
On average 8,000 – 25,000 MAD/m² for new builds. Harhoura · Témara beach is among the most affordable areas, Souissi · Embassies district among the most expensive.
What monthly payment to buy in Rabat?
For a MAD 4,130,000 home with 20% down, the payment is about MAD 18,300 over 25 years or MAD 20,900 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 4,130,000, plan around MAD 270,000.
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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