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Essaouira or Mohammedia: where to buy?
For new builds, Mohammedia is on average about 12% cheaper than Essaouira. Here are the figures side by side, then our reading by project.
Figures side by side
| Criterion | Essaouira | Mohammedia |
|---|---|---|
| Price per m² (new) | 9,000 – 16,000 MAD/m² | 8,000 – 14,000 MAD/m² |
| Studio (≈ 40 m²) | MAD 360,000 – MAD 640,000 | MAD 320,000 – MAD 560,000 |
| 2-bedroom (≈ 95 m²) | MAD 860,000 – MAD 1,520,000 | MAD 760,000 – MAD 1,330,000 |
| Size for MAD 1 million | 80 m² | 90 m² |
| Most affordable area | Ghazoua · Route de Marrakech · Diabat | Bouznika · Benslimane |
| Most expensive area | Médina · seafront | Centre · Parc · Plage |
| Seaside areas | 1 | 2 |
| Villa areas | 1 | 1 |
| Apartment prices (IPAI, 1 quarter) | — | — |
| Areas tracked | 2 | 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: Mohammedia (lower average price).
Families: Mohammedia (one family area or near schools).
Buy-to-let: Essaouira and Mohammedia are even on this point.
Near the sea: Mohammedia (2 seaside areas).
Upscale: Essaouira (one upscale area).
Living in Essaouira
A city of art and wind, popular with Europeans and Moroccans for a second home or a riad.
Frequent wind, a mild climate, a slow pace.
Living in Mohammedia
Between Casablanca and Rabat, with beaches and golf, and prices below Casablanca for a seaside setting.
Daily commute to Casablanca by motorway or train.
Investing in Essaouira
Tourist rentals and guesthouses, subject to authorisation.
Investing in Mohammedia
Main homes for Casablanca executives, summer rentals.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to buy in Essaouira or Mohammedia?
For new builds, Essaouira: 9,000 – 16,000 MAD/m²; Mohammedia: 8,000 – 14,000 MAD/m². Mohammedia is about 12% cheaper.
How much is a 2-bedroom in Essaouira and in Mohammedia?
About MAD 860,000 – MAD 1,520,000 in Essaouira and MAD 760,000 – MAD 1,330,000 in Mohammedia, before purchase costs (≈ 7%).
What size for MAD 1 million in Essaouira or Mohammedia?
About 80 m² in Essaouira and 90 m² in Mohammedia, at the average new-build price.
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Last updated: 2026-10-20