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Rabat or El Jadida: where to buy?
For new builds, El Jadida is on average about 31% cheaper than Rabat. Here are the figures side by side, then our reading by project.
Figures side by side
| Criterion | Rabat | El Jadida |
|---|---|---|
| Price per m² (new) | 9,000 – 18,000 MAD/m² | 6,500 – 12,000 MAD/m² |
| Studio (≈ 40 m²) | MAD 360,000 – MAD 720,000 | MAD 260,000 – MAD 480,000 |
| 2-bedroom (≈ 95 m²) | MAD 860,000 – MAD 1,710,000 | MAD 620,000 – MAD 1,140,000 |
| Size for MAD 1 million | 75 m² | 110 m² |
| Most affordable area | Salé · Sala Al Jadida · Bettana | Centre · Plage · Sidi Bouzid |
| Most expensive area | Hay Riad | Mazagan Beach Resort |
| Seaside areas | 1 | 2 |
| Villa areas | 2 | 1 |
| Apartment prices (IPAI, 1 quarter) | +1.9% | +0.7% |
| Areas tracked | 7 | 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: Rabat (2 affordable areas, lower average price).
Families: Rabat (4 family areas or near schools).
Buy-to-let: Rabat (3 areas with strong rental demand).
Near the sea: El Jadida (2 seaside areas).
Upscale: Rabat (2 upscale areas).
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 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 Rabat
Stable rental market (administrations, universities, embassies). Agdal and Hay Riad hold their value well.
Investing in El Jadida
Summer rentals and Jorf Lasfar executives.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to buy in Rabat or El Jadida?
For new builds, Rabat: 9,000 – 18,000 MAD/m²; El Jadida: 6,500 – 12,000 MAD/m². El Jadida is about 31% cheaper.
How much is a 2-bedroom in Rabat and in El Jadida?
About MAD 860,000 – MAD 1,710,000 in Rabat and MAD 620,000 – MAD 1,140,000 in El Jadida, before purchase costs (≈ 7%).
What size for MAD 1 million in Rabat or El Jadida?
About 75 m² in Rabat and 110 m² in El Jadida, at the average new-build price.
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Last updated: 2026-10-20