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Meknes or El Jadida: where to buy?
For new builds, Meknes is on average about 27% cheaper than El Jadida. Here are the figures side by side, then our reading by project.
Figures side by side
| Criterion | Meknes | El Jadida |
|---|---|---|
| Price per m² (new) | 5,000 – 8,500 MAD/m² | 6,500 – 12,000 MAD/m² |
| Studio (≈ 40 m²) | MAD 200,000 – MAD 340,000 | MAD 260,000 – MAD 480,000 |
| 2-bedroom (≈ 95 m²) | MAD 480,000 – MAD 810,000 | MAD 620,000 – MAD 1,140,000 |
| Size for MAD 1 million | 150 m² | 110 m² |
| Most affordable area | Toulal · Ouislane · Route d’Agouray | Centre · Plage · Sidi Bouzid |
| Most expensive area | Hamria · Centre · Marjane | Mazagan Beach Resort |
| Seaside areas | — | 2 |
| Villa areas | 1 | 1 |
| Apartment prices (IPAI, 1 quarter) | −0.1% | +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: Meknes (one affordable area, lower average price).
Families: Meknes and El Jadida are even on this point.
Buy-to-let: Meknes and El Jadida are even on this point.
Near the sea: El Jadida (2 seaside areas).
Upscale: El Jadida (one upscale area).
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.
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 Meknes
Returns supported by low entry prices, with narrower rental demand.
Investing in El Jadida
Summer rentals and Jorf Lasfar executives.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to buy in Meknes or El Jadida?
For new builds, Meknes: 5,000 – 8,500 MAD/m²; El Jadida: 6,500 – 12,000 MAD/m². Meknes is about 27% cheaper.
How much is a 2-bedroom in Meknes and in El Jadida?
About MAD 480,000 – MAD 810,000 in Meknes and MAD 620,000 – MAD 1,140,000 in El Jadida, before purchase costs (≈ 7%).
What size for MAD 1 million in Meknes or El Jadida?
About 150 m² in Meknes and 110 m² in El Jadida, at the average new-build price.
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Last updated: 2026-10-20