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Oujda or Essaouira: where to buy?
For new builds, Oujda is on average about 50% cheaper than Essaouira. Here are the figures side by side, then our reading by project.
Figures side by side
| Criterion | Oujda | Essaouira |
|---|---|---|
| Price per m² (new) | 4,500 – 8,000 MAD/m² | 9,000 – 16,000 MAD/m² |
| Studio (≈ 40 m²) | MAD 180,000 – MAD 320,000 | MAD 360,000 – MAD 640,000 |
| 2-bedroom (≈ 95 m²) | MAD 430,000 – MAD 760,000 | MAD 860,000 – MAD 1,520,000 |
| Size for MAD 1 million | 160 m² | 80 m² |
| Most affordable area | Centre · Lazaret · Al Qods | Ghazoua · Route de Marrakech · Diabat |
| Most expensive area | Saïdia (seaside resort) | Médina · seafront |
| Seaside areas | 1 | 1 |
| Villa areas | — | 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: Oujda (lower average price).
Families: Oujda (one family area or near schools).
Buy-to-let: Oujda and Essaouira are even on this point.
Near the sea: Oujda and Essaouira are even on this point.
Upscale: Essaouira (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 Essaouira
A city of art and wind, popular with Europeans and Moroccans for a second home or a riad.
Frequent wind, a mild climate, a slow pace.
Investing in Oujda
Limited rental demand outside the centre; Saïdia is very seasonal.
Investing in Essaouira
Tourist rentals and guesthouses, subject to authorisation.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to buy in Oujda or Essaouira?
For new builds, Oujda: 4,500 – 8,000 MAD/m²; Essaouira: 9,000 – 16,000 MAD/m². Oujda is about 50% cheaper.
How much is a 2-bedroom in Oujda and in Essaouira?
About MAD 430,000 – MAD 760,000 in Oujda and MAD 860,000 – MAD 1,520,000 in Essaouira, before purchase costs (≈ 7%).
What size for MAD 1 million in Oujda or Essaouira?
About 160 m² in Oujda and 80 m² in Essaouira, at the average new-build price.
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Last updated: 2026-10-20