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Meknes or Tetouan: where to buy?
For new builds, Meknes is on average about 29% cheaper than Tetouan. Here are the figures side by side, then our reading by project.
Figures side by side
| Criterion | Meknes | Tetouan |
|---|---|---|
| Price per m² (new) | 5,000 – 8,500 MAD/m² | 6,000 – 13,000 MAD/m² |
| Studio (≈ 40 m²) | MAD 200,000 – MAD 340,000 | MAD 240,000 – MAD 520,000 |
| 2-bedroom (≈ 95 m²) | MAD 480,000 – MAD 810,000 | MAD 570,000 – MAD 1,240,000 |
| Size for MAD 1 million | 150 m² | 105 m² |
| Most affordable area | Toulal · Ouislane · Route d’Agouray | Tétouan centre · Wilaya · Touabel |
| Most expensive area | Hamria · Centre · Marjane | Cabo Negro · Marina Smir |
| Seaside areas | — | 2 |
| Villa areas | 1 | 1 |
| Apartment prices (IPAI, 1 quarter) | −0.1% | — |
| Areas tracked | 2 | 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: Meknes (one affordable area, lower average price).
Families: Meknes and Tetouan are even on this point.
Buy-to-let: Tetouan (one area with strong rental demand).
Near the sea: Tetouan (2 seaside areas).
Upscale: Tetouan (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 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 Meknes
Returns supported by low entry prices, with narrower rental demand.
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 Meknes or Tetouan?
For new builds, Meknes: 5,000 – 8,500 MAD/m²; Tetouan: 6,000 – 13,000 MAD/m². Meknes is about 29% cheaper.
How much is a 2-bedroom in Meknes and in Tetouan?
About MAD 480,000 – MAD 810,000 in Meknes and MAD 570,000 – MAD 1,240,000 in Tetouan, before purchase costs (≈ 7%).
What size for MAD 1 million in Meknes or Tetouan?
About 150 m² in Meknes and 105 m² in Tetouan, at the average new-build price.
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Last updated: 2026-10-20