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Agadir or Meknes: where to buy?
For new builds, Meknes is on average about 32% cheaper than Agadir. Here are the figures side by side, then our reading by project.
Figures side by side
| Criterion | Agadir | Meknes |
|---|---|---|
| Price per m² (new) | 7,000 – 13,000 MAD/m² | 5,000 – 8,500 MAD/m² |
| Studio (≈ 40 m²) | MAD 280,000 – MAD 520,000 | MAD 200,000 – MAD 340,000 |
| 2-bedroom (≈ 95 m²) | MAD 670,000 – MAD 1,240,000 | MAD 480,000 – MAD 810,000 |
| Size for MAD 1 million | 100 m² | 150 m² |
| Most affordable area | Tilila · Anza · Tikiouine | Toulal · Ouislane · Route d’Agouray |
| Most expensive area | Taghazout Bay · Tamraght | Hamria · Centre · Marjane |
| Seaside areas | 2 | — |
| Villa areas | 1 | 1 |
| Apartment prices (IPAI, 1 quarter) | +0.9% | −0.1% |
| 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 Meknes 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 Meknes
A calm imperial city 60 km from Fez. Prices among the most affordable of Morocco’s large cities.
A peaceful setting and a moderate cost of living.
Investing in Agadir
Steady holiday rentals (Moroccan and European tourism). Prefer well-managed residences close to the beach.
Investing in Meknes
Returns supported by low entry prices, with narrower rental demand.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to buy in Agadir or Meknes?
For new builds, Agadir: 7,000 – 13,000 MAD/m²; Meknes: 5,000 – 8,500 MAD/m². Meknes is about 32% cheaper.
How much is a 2-bedroom in Agadir and in Meknes?
About MAD 670,000 – MAD 1,240,000 in Agadir and MAD 480,000 – MAD 810,000 in Meknes, before purchase costs (≈ 7%).
What size for MAD 1 million in Agadir or Meknes?
About 100 m² in Agadir and 150 m² in Meknes, at the average new-build price.
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Last updated: 2026-10-20