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Kenitra or Tetouan: where to buy?
For new builds, Kenitra is on average about 11% cheaper than Tetouan. Here are the figures side by side, then our reading by project.
Figures side by side
| Criterion | Kenitra | Tetouan |
|---|---|---|
| Price per m² (new) | 6,000 – 11,000 MAD/m² | 6,000 – 13,000 MAD/m² |
| Studio (≈ 40 m²) | MAD 240,000 – MAD 440,000 | MAD 240,000 – MAD 520,000 |
| 2-bedroom (≈ 95 m²) | MAD 570,000 – MAD 1,050,000 | MAD 570,000 – MAD 1,240,000 |
| Size for MAD 1 million | 120 m² | 105 m² |
| Most affordable area | Bir Rami · Ouled Oujih | Tétouan centre · Wilaya · Touabel |
| Most expensive area | Mehdia beach | Cabo Negro · Marina Smir |
| Seaside areas | 1 | 2 |
| Villa areas | — | 1 |
| Apartment prices (IPAI, 1 quarter) | +0.5% | — |
| Areas tracked | 3 | 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: Kenitra (one affordable area, lower average price).
Families: Kenitra and Tetouan are even on this point.
Buy-to-let: Kenitra and Tetouan are even on this point.
Near the sea: Tetouan (2 seaside areas).
Upscale: Tetouan (one upscale area).
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.
Living in Tetouan
The Mediterranean coast: Tetouan to live in, Martil, M’diq and Cabo Negro for seaside second homes.
Strongly seasonal: check how lively it is outside summer.
Investing in Kenitra
Rental demand from employees of the industrial zones.
Investing in Tetouan
Summer rentals, to weigh against vacancy out of season.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to buy in Kenitra or Tetouan?
For new builds, Kenitra: 6,000 – 11,000 MAD/m²; Tetouan: 6,000 – 13,000 MAD/m². Kenitra is about 11% cheaper.
How much is a 2-bedroom in Kenitra and in Tetouan?
About MAD 570,000 – MAD 1,050,000 in Kenitra and MAD 570,000 – MAD 1,240,000 in Tetouan, before purchase costs (≈ 7%).
What size for MAD 1 million in Kenitra or Tetouan?
About 120 m² in Kenitra and 105 m² in Tetouan, at the average new-build price.
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Last updated: 2026-10-20