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Oujda or El Jadida: where to buy?
For new builds, Oujda is on average about 32% cheaper than El Jadida. Here are the figures side by side, then our reading by project.
Figures side by side
| Criterion | Oujda | El Jadida |
|---|---|---|
| Price per m² (new) | 4,500 – 8,000 MAD/m² | 6,500 – 12,000 MAD/m² |
| Studio (≈ 40 m²) | MAD 180,000 – MAD 320,000 | MAD 260,000 – MAD 480,000 |
| 2-bedroom (≈ 95 m²) | MAD 430,000 – MAD 760,000 | MAD 620,000 – MAD 1,140,000 |
| Size for MAD 1 million | 160 m² | 110 m² |
| Most affordable area | Centre · Lazaret · Al Qods | Centre · Plage · Sidi Bouzid |
| Most expensive area | Saïdia (seaside resort) | Mazagan Beach Resort |
| Seaside areas | 1 | 2 |
| Villa areas | — | 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: Oujda (lower average price).
Families: Oujda and El Jadida are even on this point.
Buy-to-let: Oujda and El Jadida are even on this point.
Near the sea: El Jadida (2 seaside areas).
Upscale: El Jadida (one upscale area).
Living in Oujda
Capital of the Oriental region with very affordable prices; Saïdia for the seaside.
A large diaspora (France, Belgium, the Netherlands), many purchases made from abroad.
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 Oujda
Limited rental demand outside the centre; Saïdia is very seasonal.
Investing in El Jadida
Summer rentals and Jorf Lasfar executives.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to buy in Oujda or El Jadida?
For new builds, Oujda: 4,500 – 8,000 MAD/m²; El Jadida: 6,500 – 12,000 MAD/m². Oujda is about 32% cheaper.
How much is a 2-bedroom in Oujda and in El Jadida?
About MAD 430,000 – MAD 760,000 in Oujda and MAD 620,000 – MAD 1,140,000 in El Jadida, before purchase costs (≈ 7%).
What size for MAD 1 million in Oujda or El Jadida?
About 160 m² in Oujda and 110 m² in El Jadida, at the average new-build price.
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Last updated: 2026-10-20