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Rabat or Agadir: where to buy?
For new builds, Agadir is on average about 26% cheaper than Rabat. Here are the figures side by side, then our reading by project.
Figures side by side
| Criterion | Rabat | Agadir |
|---|---|---|
| Price per m² (new) | 9,000 – 18,000 MAD/m² | 7,000 – 13,000 MAD/m² |
| Studio (≈ 40 m²) | MAD 360,000 – MAD 720,000 | MAD 280,000 – MAD 520,000 |
| 2-bedroom (≈ 95 m²) | MAD 860,000 – MAD 1,710,000 | MAD 670,000 – MAD 1,240,000 |
| Size for MAD 1 million | 75 m² | 100 m² |
| Most affordable area | Salé · Sala Al Jadida · Bettana | Tilila · Anza · Tikiouine |
| Most expensive area | Hay Riad | Taghazout Bay · Tamraght |
| Seaside areas | 1 | 2 |
| Villa areas | 2 | 1 |
| Apartment prices (IPAI, 1 quarter) | +1.9% | +0.9% |
| Areas tracked | 7 | 5 |
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: Agadir (3 affordable areas, lower average price).
Families: Rabat (4 family areas or near schools).
Buy-to-let: Rabat and Agadir are even on this point.
Near the sea: Agadir (2 seaside areas).
Upscale: Rabat and Agadir are even on this point.
Living in Rabat
Administrative capital, green and well organised, with the ocean and the Bouregreg. Steady demand from civil servants, diplomats and executives; high prices in central districts, alternatives on the southern coast (Harhoura, Témara) and in Salé.
The tram and green spaces matter. Hay Riad and Agdal for comfortable city life, Harhoura for the sea, Témara and Salé for a controlled budget.
Rabat-Salé tram, Rabat-Agdal station (Al Boraq high-speed train), Rabat-Salé airport.
Living in Agadir
A bay, a mild climate all year and a relaxed pace. A residential and seaside market (Founty, Taghazout Bay), with lower entry prices than the big cities.
You can walk to the beach from Founty and the centre. For a main home, look at neighbourhood life out of season.
Al Massira airport, motorway to Marrakech, expressway to Taghazout.
Investing in Rabat
Stable rental market (administrations, universities, embassies). Agdal and Hay Riad hold their value well.
Investing in Agadir
Steady holiday rentals (Moroccan and European tourism). Prefer well-managed residences close to the beach.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to buy in Rabat or Agadir?
For new builds, Rabat: 9,000 – 18,000 MAD/m²; Agadir: 7,000 – 13,000 MAD/m². Agadir is about 26% cheaper.
How much is a 2-bedroom in Rabat and in Agadir?
About MAD 860,000 – MAD 1,710,000 in Rabat and MAD 670,000 – MAD 1,240,000 in Agadir, before purchase costs (≈ 7%).
What size for MAD 1 million in Rabat or Agadir?
About 75 m² in Rabat and 100 m² in Agadir, at the average new-build price.
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Last updated: 2026-10-20