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Meknes or Mohammedia: where to buy?
For new builds, Meknes is on average about 39% cheaper than Mohammedia. Here are the figures side by side, then our reading by project.
Figures side by side
| Criterion | Meknes | Mohammedia |
|---|---|---|
| Price per m² (new) | 5,000 – 8,500 MAD/m² | 8,000 – 14,000 MAD/m² |
| Studio (≈ 40 m²) | MAD 200,000 – MAD 340,000 | MAD 320,000 – MAD 560,000 |
| 2-bedroom (≈ 95 m²) | MAD 480,000 – MAD 810,000 | MAD 760,000 – MAD 1,330,000 |
| Size for MAD 1 million | 150 m² | 90 m² |
| Most affordable area | Toulal · Ouislane · Route d’Agouray | Bouznika · Benslimane |
| Most expensive area | Hamria · Centre · Marjane | Centre · Parc · Plage |
| Seaside areas | — | 2 |
| Villa areas | 1 | 1 |
| Apartment prices (IPAI, 1 quarter) | −0.1% | — |
| 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 Mohammedia are even on this point.
Buy-to-let: Meknes and Mohammedia are even on this point.
Near the sea: Mohammedia (2 seaside areas).
Upscale: Meknes and Mohammedia are even on this point.
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 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 Meknes
Returns supported by low entry prices, with narrower rental demand.
Investing in Mohammedia
Main homes for Casablanca executives, summer rentals.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to buy in Meknes or Mohammedia?
For new builds, Meknes: 5,000 – 8,500 MAD/m²; Mohammedia: 8,000 – 14,000 MAD/m². Meknes is about 39% cheaper.
How much is a 2-bedroom in Meknes and in Mohammedia?
About MAD 480,000 – MAD 810,000 in Meknes and MAD 760,000 – MAD 1,330,000 in Mohammedia, before purchase costs (≈ 7%).
What size for MAD 1 million in Meknes or Mohammedia?
About 150 m² in Meknes and 90 m² in Mohammedia, at the average new-build price.
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Last updated: 2026-10-20