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Agadir or El Jadida: where to buy?
For new builds, El Jadida is on average about 7% cheaper than Agadir. Here are the figures side by side, then our reading by project.
Figures side by side
| Criterion | Agadir | El Jadida |
|---|---|---|
| Price per m² (new) | 7,000 – 13,000 MAD/m² | 6,500 – 12,000 MAD/m² |
| Studio (≈ 40 m²) | MAD 280,000 – MAD 520,000 | MAD 260,000 – MAD 480,000 |
| 2-bedroom (≈ 95 m²) | MAD 670,000 – MAD 1,240,000 | MAD 620,000 – MAD 1,140,000 |
| Size for MAD 1 million | 100 m² | 110 m² |
| Most affordable area | Tilila · Anza · Tikiouine | Centre · Plage · Sidi Bouzid |
| Most expensive area | Taghazout Bay · Tamraght | Mazagan Beach Resort |
| Seaside areas | 2 | 2 |
| Villa areas | 1 | 1 |
| Apartment prices (IPAI, 1 quarter) | +0.9% | +0.7% |
| Areas tracked | 5 | 2 |
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.
Our reading by project
Tight budget: Agadir (3 affordable areas, lower average price).
Families: Agadir and El Jadida are even on this point.
Buy-to-let: Agadir (3 areas with strong rental demand).
Near the sea: Agadir and El Jadida are even on this point.
Upscale: Agadir (2 upscale areas).
Living in Agadir
A bay, a mild climate all year and a relaxed pace. A residential and seaside market (Founty, Taghazout Bay), with lower entry prices than the big cities.
You can walk to the beach from Founty and the centre. For a main home, look at neighbourhood life out of season.
Al Massira airport, motorway to Marrakech, expressway to Taghazout.
Living in El Jadida
A coastal city 100 km from Casablanca, with the Jorf Lasfar port and the Mazagan resort. Gentler prices than Casablanca.
Quiet coastal life, Casablanca one hour away by motorway.
Investing in Agadir
Steady holiday rentals (Moroccan and European tourism). Prefer well-managed residences close to the beach.
Investing in El Jadida
Summer rentals and Jorf Lasfar executives.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to buy in Agadir or El Jadida?
For new builds, Agadir: 7,000 – 13,000 MAD/m²; El Jadida: 6,500 – 12,000 MAD/m². El Jadida is about 7% cheaper.
How much is a 2-bedroom in Agadir and in El Jadida?
About MAD 670,000 – MAD 1,240,000 in Agadir and MAD 620,000 – MAD 1,140,000 in El Jadida, before purchase costs (≈ 7%).
What size for MAD 1 million in Agadir or El Jadida?
About 100 m² in Agadir and 110 m² in El Jadida, at the average new-build price.
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Last updated: 2026-10-20