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Fez or El Jadida: where to buy?
For new builds, Fez is on average about 16% cheaper than El Jadida. Here are the figures side by side, then our reading by project.
Figures side by side
| Criterion | Fez | El Jadida |
|---|---|---|
| Price per m² (new) | 5,500 – 10,000 MAD/m² | 6,500 – 12,000 MAD/m² |
| Studio (≈ 40 m²) | MAD 220,000 – MAD 400,000 | MAD 260,000 – MAD 480,000 |
| 2-bedroom (≈ 95 m²) | MAD 520,000 – MAD 950,000 | MAD 620,000 – MAD 1,140,000 |
| Size for MAD 1 million | 130 m² | 110 m² |
| Most affordable area | Narjiss · Oued Fès · Saïss | Centre · Plage · Sidi Bouzid |
| Most expensive area | Ville Nouvelle · Route d’Imouzzer · Racecourse | Mazagan Beach Resort |
| Seaside areas | — | 2 |
| Villa areas | — | 1 |
| Apartment prices (IPAI, 1 quarter) | +1.7% | +0.7% |
| 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: Fez (one affordable area, lower average price).
Families: Fez (2 family areas or near schools).
Buy-to-let: Fez (one area with strong rental demand).
Near the sea: El Jadida (2 seaside areas).
Upscale: El Jadida (one upscale area).
Living in Fez
Spiritual capital and a large university city. Affordable prices, student and family rental demand, new developments in the Ville Nouvelle and along the Imouzzer road.
Ville Nouvelle to be close to services, Route d’Imouzzer for recent residential areas.
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 Fez
Student and family rentals, low entry budget.
Investing in El Jadida
Summer rentals and Jorf Lasfar executives.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to buy in Fez or El Jadida?
For new builds, Fez: 5,500 – 10,000 MAD/m²; El Jadida: 6,500 – 12,000 MAD/m². Fez is about 16% cheaper.
How much is a 2-bedroom in Fez and in El Jadida?
About MAD 520,000 – MAD 950,000 in Fez and MAD 620,000 – MAD 1,140,000 in El Jadida, before purchase costs (≈ 7%).
What size for MAD 1 million in Fez or El Jadida?
About 130 m² in Fez and 110 m² in El Jadida, at the average new-build price.
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Last updated: 2026-10-20