Rabat
What can you buy with MAD 500,000 in Rabat?
With a budget of MAD 500,000 in Rabat, you can aim for about 20 to 85 m² in a new build, depending on the neighbourhood (before purchase costs). Salé · Sala Al Jadida · Bettana is where this budget goes furthest.
Size you can buy by neighbourhood in Rabat
| Neighbourhood | Size you can buy | Home type |
|---|---|---|
| Salé · Sala Al Jadida · Bettana | 50 – 85 m² | 1-bedroom |
| Témara · Ain Atiq | 50 – 75 m² | 1-bedroom |
| Harhoura · Témara beach | 35 – 65 m² | studio |
| Hassan · Centre · Océan | 30 – 45 m² | studio |
| Agdal | 20 – 35 m² | too tight |
| Souissi · Embassies district | 20 – 35 m² | too tight |
| Hay Riad | 20 – 30 m² | too tight |
Size = budget ÷ price per m² (top then bottom of the area’s range). Home type estimated on the average size. Indicative 2025-2026 new-build benchmarks tracked by ABRAJ (price per m² by neighbourhood), before purchase costs. ABRAJ publishes no listings: an advisor searches for the matching property.
Financing MAD 500,000: down payment, monthly payment, income
| Price | MAD 500,000 |
| 20% down payment | MAD 100,000 |
| Purchase costs (≈ 7%) | MAD 30,000 |
| Cash needed (down payment + costs) | MAD 130,000 |
| Loan amount | MAD 400,000 |
| Monthly payment, 20 years (4.5%) | MAD 2,500 |
| Monthly payment, 25 years | MAD 2,200 |
| Recommended net income (25 years) | MAD 5,500 |
Excluding insurance, indicative 2026 fixed rate. Banks usually cap repayments at 40% of net income. Prices based on new-build benchmarks, to be confirmed property by property.
Our reading of this budget in Rabat
This budget mainly buys a 1-bedroom (≈ 65 m²), in Salé · Sala Al Jadida · Bettana, Témara · Ain Atiq. For a 2-bedroom, look at a more affordable nearby city or raise the down payment.
Near the sea, Harhoura · Témara beach remains possible with about 45 m².
Add about 7% in purchase costs (MAD 30,000): registration duties, land registry, notary.
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Frequently asked questions
What can you buy with MAD 500,000 in Rabat?
About 20 to 85 m² in a new build depending on the area, typically a studio. Salé · Sala Al Jadida · Bettana is where this budget goes furthest.
What salary to buy a MAD 500,000 property?
With 20% down and a 25-year loan, the monthly payment is about MAD 2,200: a net income of about MAD 5,500 a month is recommended.
What down payment for MAD 500,000?
Banks often ask for 10 to 20% down plus purchase costs: plan about MAD 130,000 in cash (20% + costs).
What costs on top of MAD 500,000?
About MAD 30,000 for a new build: registration duties 4%, land registry 1.5%, notary about 1% + VAT.
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Last updated: 2026-10-20