Managing a property in Morocco remotely: building manager, taxes, upkeep, security
Paying charges and taxes, maintaining and securing the property, and avoiding bad surprises when you come back: the set-up that works.
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A home that is empty most of the year needs regular management: charges, taxes, upkeep, security. With a few tools and someone you trust, everything can be done from abroad. If you let your property, see also letting your property while living abroad.
Items to track
| Item | Frequency | How to pay or follow up |
|---|---|---|
| Co-ownership charges | Monthly or quarterly | Transfer to the building manager |
| Housing tax and municipal services tax | Annual | Online payment with the Treasury General of the Kingdom |
| Water and electricity | According to billing | Direct debit or online payment |
| Home insurance | Annual | Contract with direct debit |
| Upkeep | Seasonal | Trusted person or contractor |
See housing tax, municipal services tax and the annual cost of ownership.
Organising management
- A dedicated account in Morocco, topped up by transfer, for charges and bills.
- A trusted person with a spare set of keys who calls by regularly.
- Contact with the building manager: details, calls for charges, minutes.
- A power of attorney for the general meeting if you cannot attend; see the general meeting.
- A digital file: deed, ownership certificate, contracts, receipts.
Before each departure
- Turn off the water and, if possible, appliances that are not needed
- Close the shutters, secure the openings
- Empty the fridge
- Leave your contact’s details with the caretaker or building manager
While you are away
Have the home aired regularly, especially by the sea (damp), check for leaks and collect the post. In a gated residence, security limits the risks; in a simple building, regular visits are essential.
Example annual calendar
| Month | Action |
|---|---|
| January | Check the call for charges and the voted budget |
| March to May | Pay local taxes when notices arrive |
| Before summer | Air conditioning service, check seals and waterproofing |
| Summer | Stay: small repairs, meet the building manager |
| Autumn | Check before the rains: terraces, drains |
| December | Review spending, renew insurance |
Tools to set up
- A tracking table shared with your trusted person.
- Reminders for deadlines (taxes, insurance, charges).
- A reserve fund in the Moroccan account.
For a let property, see rental management; for the co-ownership meeting, the power of attorney.
Key points
- An account in Morocco, a trusted person and a digital file are enough to manage everything.
- Local taxes can be paid online.
- Regular visits prevent most bad surprises.
- Home insurance is essential for a home that is often empty; see letting from abroad and the annual cost of ownership.
FAQ
Can I pay local taxes from abroad?
Yes, the Treasury General of the Kingdom’s online payment services allow it.
What if there is water damage while I am away?
Your contact alerts the building manager and the insurer, takes photos and limits the damage; hence the value of insurance and someone reachable.
Should I tell the building manager I will be away?
It helps: they can contact your representative if there is a problem in the building.
Can I hand management over to the building manager?
The building manager runs the common parts; managing your home (upkeep, letting) is up to you or a representative.
Official sources
The rules and amounts quoted come from these official texts and websites. They change with finance laws: check the version in force before deciding.
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