Borrowing capacity
How much can you borrow on a MAD 5,000 salary in Morocco?
With MAD 5,000 net per month, the maximum payment banks accept is about MAD 2,000 (40% rule). Over 25 years at 4.5%, that is a loan of about MAD 360,000.
Updated 10 October 2026
Borrowing capacity on MAD 5,000 by rate and term
| Term | 4.25% | 4.50% | 5.00% | 5.50% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 years | MAD 266,000 | MAD 261,000 | MAD 253,000 | MAD 245,000 |
| 20 years | MAD 323,000 | MAD 316,000 | MAD 303,000 | MAD 291,000 |
| 25 years | MAD 369,000 | MAD 360,000 | MAD 342,000 | MAD 326,000 |
What surface does MAD 360,000 buy in Moroccan cities?
Indicative surface at each city’s average new-build price per m². Less in prime areas, more in the suburbs.
| City | Surface at average price |
|---|---|
| Oujda | ≈ 58 m² |
| Meknès | ≈ 53 m² |
| Fès | ≈ 46 m² |
| Kénitra | ≈ 42 m² |
| El Jadida | ≈ 39 m² |
| Tétouan · Martil · Cabo Negro | ≈ 38 m² |
| Agadir | ≈ 36 m² |
| Tanger | ≈ 33 m² |
| Mohammedia | ≈ 33 m² |
| Marrakech | ≈ 30 m² |
| Casablanca | ≈ 29 m² |
| Essaouira | ≈ 29 m² |
| Rabat | ≈ 27 m² |
FAQ
How much can I borrow on MAD 5,000 in Morocco?
About MAD 360,000 over 25 years and MAD 316,000 over 20 years at 4.5%, for a maximum payment of MAD 2,000 (40% of net salary).
What can I buy on MAD 5,000?
With a 25-year loan the budget is about MAD 360,000, plus MAD 25,000 of purchase costs paid from savings. At the average new-build price, that is for example about 46 m² in Fès.
Can debt exceed 40% of income?
Some banks accept up to 45% for high earners or civil servants. A co-borrower or a larger deposit also raises the budget.
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Indicative calculations: fixed rate, constant payments, excluding insurance and bank fees. Only the bank’s loan offer is binding.