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Rabat or Tetouan: where to buy?
For new builds, Tetouan is on average about 30% cheaper than Rabat. Here are the figures side by side, then our reading by project.
Figures side by side
| Criterion | Rabat | Tetouan |
|---|---|---|
| Price per m² (new) | 9,000 – 18,000 MAD/m² | 6,000 – 13,000 MAD/m² |
| Studio (≈ 40 m²) | MAD 360,000 – MAD 720,000 | MAD 240,000 – MAD 520,000 |
| 2-bedroom (≈ 95 m²) | MAD 860,000 – MAD 1,710,000 | MAD 570,000 – MAD 1,240,000 |
| Size for MAD 1 million | 75 m² | 105 m² |
| Most affordable area | Salé · Sala Al Jadida · Bettana | Tétouan centre · Wilaya · Touabel |
| Most expensive area | Hay Riad | Cabo Negro · Marina Smir |
| Seaside areas | 1 | 2 |
| Villa areas | 2 | 1 |
| Apartment prices (IPAI, 1 quarter) | +1.9% | — |
| Areas tracked | 7 | 3 |
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 and Tetouan are even on this point.
Families: Rabat (4 family areas or near schools).
Buy-to-let: Rabat (3 areas with strong rental demand).
Near the sea: Tetouan (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 Tetouan
The Mediterranean coast: Tetouan to live in, Martil, M’diq and Cabo Negro for seaside second homes.
Strongly seasonal: check how lively it is outside summer.
Investing in Rabat
Stable rental market (administrations, universities, embassies). Agdal and Hay Riad hold their value well.
Investing in Tetouan
Summer rentals, to weigh against vacancy out of season.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to buy in Rabat or Tetouan?
For new builds, Rabat: 9,000 – 18,000 MAD/m²; Tetouan: 6,000 – 13,000 MAD/m². Tetouan is about 30% cheaper.
How much is a 2-bedroom in Rabat and in Tetouan?
About MAD 860,000 – MAD 1,710,000 in Rabat and MAD 570,000 – MAD 1,240,000 in Tetouan, before purchase costs (≈ 7%).
What size for MAD 1 million in Rabat or Tetouan?
About 75 m² in Rabat and 105 m² in Tetouan, at the average new-build price.
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Last updated: 2026-10-20