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Agadir or Kenitra: where to buy?
For new builds, Kenitra is on average about 15% cheaper than Agadir. Here are the figures side by side, then our reading by project.
Figures side by side
| Criterion | Agadir | Kenitra |
|---|---|---|
| Price per m² (new) | 7,000 – 13,000 MAD/m² | 6,000 – 11,000 MAD/m² |
| Studio (≈ 40 m²) | MAD 280,000 – MAD 520,000 | MAD 240,000 – MAD 440,000 |
| 2-bedroom (≈ 95 m²) | MAD 670,000 – MAD 1,240,000 | MAD 570,000 – MAD 1,050,000 |
| Size for MAD 1 million | 100 m² | 120 m² |
| Most affordable area | Tilila · Anza · Tikiouine | Bir Rami · Ouled Oujih |
| Most expensive area | Taghazout Bay · Tamraght | Mehdia beach |
| Seaside areas | 2 | 1 |
| Villa areas | 1 | — |
| Apartment prices (IPAI, 1 quarter) | +0.9% | +0.5% |
| Areas tracked | 5 | 3 |
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 Kenitra are even on this point.
Buy-to-let: Agadir (3 areas with strong rental demand).
Near the sea: Agadir (2 seaside areas).
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 Kenitra
A fast-growing industrial city (automotive, Atlantic Free Zone) 40 km from Rabat, linked by train and motorway. Mehdia beach nearby.
An affordable alternative to Rabat for people working along the Rabat-Kenitra axis.
Investing in Agadir
Steady holiday rentals (Moroccan and European tourism). Prefer well-managed residences close to the beach.
Investing in Kenitra
Rental demand from employees of the industrial zones.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to buy in Agadir or Kenitra?
For new builds, Agadir: 7,000 – 13,000 MAD/m²; Kenitra: 6,000 – 11,000 MAD/m². Kenitra is about 15% cheaper.
How much is a 2-bedroom in Agadir and in Kenitra?
About MAD 670,000 – MAD 1,240,000 in Agadir and MAD 570,000 – MAD 1,050,000 in Kenitra, before purchase costs (≈ 7%).
What size for MAD 1 million in Agadir or Kenitra?
About 100 m² in Agadir and 120 m² in Kenitra, at the average new-build price.
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Last updated: 2026-10-20