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Marrakech or El Jadida: where to buy?
For new builds, El Jadida is on average about 23% cheaper than Marrakech. Here are the figures side by side, then our reading by project.
Figures side by side
| Criterion | Marrakech | El Jadida |
|---|---|---|
| Price per m² (new) | 8,000 – 16,000 MAD/m² | 6,500 – 12,000 MAD/m² |
| Studio (≈ 40 m²) | MAD 320,000 – MAD 640,000 | MAD 260,000 – MAD 480,000 |
| 2-bedroom (≈ 95 m²) | MAD 760,000 – MAD 1,520,000 | MAD 620,000 – MAD 1,140,000 |
| Size for MAD 1 million | 85 m² | 110 m² |
| Most affordable area | M’hamid · Massira · Azli | Centre · Plage · Sidi Bouzid |
| Most expensive area | Palmeraie | Mazagan Beach Resort |
| Seaside areas | — | 2 |
| Villa areas | 2 | 1 |
| Apartment prices (IPAI, 1 quarter) | +0.7% | +0.7% |
| Areas tracked | 6 | 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: Marrakech (2 affordable areas, lower average price).
Families: Marrakech (2 family areas or near schools).
Buy-to-let: Marrakech (2 areas with strong rental demand).
Near the sea: El Jadida (2 seaside areas).
Upscale: Marrakech (2 upscale areas).
Living in Marrakech
A tourist and residential city: medina, Guéliz, Hivernage, then estates and golf resorts on the outskirts. A large share of second homes and holiday-rental investment.
Think about summer heat (orientation, shaded outdoor space) and distances: the calm of the estates comes with driving time.
Marrakech-Menara airport with many European routes, motorways to Casablanca and Agadir.
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 Marrakech
Lively but demanding holiday-rental market (management, rules on furnished tourist rentals). Budget for pool and garden upkeep with villas.
Investing in El Jadida
Summer rentals and Jorf Lasfar executives.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to buy in Marrakech or El Jadida?
For new builds, Marrakech: 8,000 – 16,000 MAD/m²; El Jadida: 6,500 – 12,000 MAD/m². El Jadida is about 23% cheaper.
How much is a 2-bedroom in Marrakech and in El Jadida?
About MAD 760,000 – MAD 1,520,000 in Marrakech and MAD 620,000 – MAD 1,140,000 in El Jadida, before purchase costs (≈ 7%).
What size for MAD 1 million in Marrakech or El Jadida?
About 85 m² in Marrakech and 110 m² in El Jadida, at the average new-build price.
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Last updated: 2026-10-20