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Rabat or Mohammedia: where to buy?
For new builds, Mohammedia is on average about 19% cheaper than Rabat. Here are the figures side by side, then our reading by project.
Figures side by side
| Criterion | Rabat | Mohammedia |
|---|---|---|
| Price per m² (new) | 9,000 – 18,000 MAD/m² | 8,000 – 14,000 MAD/m² |
| Studio (≈ 40 m²) | MAD 360,000 – MAD 720,000 | MAD 320,000 – MAD 560,000 |
| 2-bedroom (≈ 95 m²) | MAD 860,000 – MAD 1,710,000 | MAD 760,000 – MAD 1,330,000 |
| Size for MAD 1 million | 75 m² | 90 m² |
| Most affordable area | Salé · Sala Al Jadida · Bettana | Bouznika · Benslimane |
| Most expensive area | Hay Riad | Centre · Parc · Plage |
| Seaside areas | 1 | 2 |
| Villa areas | 2 | 1 |
| Apartment prices (IPAI, 1 quarter) | +1.9% | — |
| 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: Mohammedia (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 Mohammedia
Between Casablanca and Rabat, with beaches and golf, and prices below Casablanca for a seaside setting.
Daily commute to Casablanca by motorway or train.
Investing in Rabat
Stable rental market (administrations, universities, embassies). Agdal and Hay Riad hold their value well.
Investing in Mohammedia
Main homes for Casablanca executives, summer rentals.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to buy in Rabat or Mohammedia?
For new builds, Rabat: 9,000 – 18,000 MAD/m²; Mohammedia: 8,000 – 14,000 MAD/m². Mohammedia is about 19% cheaper.
How much is a 2-bedroom in Rabat and in Mohammedia?
About MAD 860,000 – MAD 1,710,000 in Rabat and MAD 760,000 – MAD 1,330,000 in Mohammedia, before purchase costs (≈ 7%).
What size for MAD 1 million in Rabat or Mohammedia?
About 75 m² in Rabat and 90 m² in Mohammedia, at the average new-build price.
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Last updated: 2026-10-20