Rabat
Hay Riad or Hassan · Centre · Océan (Rabat): which area to choose?
In Rabat, Hassan · Centre · Océan is on average about 31% cheaper than Hay Riad for new builds. Prices by size, financing and each area’s profile.
Figures side by side
| Criterion | Hay Riad | Hassan · Centre · Océan |
|---|---|---|
| Price per m² (new) | 16,000 – 26,000 MAD/m² | 11,000 – 18,000 MAD/m² |
| Versus the city average | +56% | +7% |
| Studio (≈ 40 m²) | MAD 640,000 – MAD 1,040,000 | MAD 440,000 – MAD 720,000 |
| 1-bedroom (≈ 65 m²) | MAD 1,040,000 – MAD 1,690,000 | MAD 720,000 – MAD 1,170,000 |
| 2-bedroom (≈ 95 m²) | MAD 1,520,000 – MAD 2,470,000 | MAD 1,050,000 – MAD 1,710,000 |
| 3-bedroom (≈ 130 m²) | MAD 2,080,000 – MAD 3,380,000 | MAD 1,430,000 – MAD 2,340,000 |
| 2-bedroom monthly payment (25 yrs, 20% down) | MAD 8,900 | MAD 6,100 |
| Size for MAD 1 million | 50 m² | 70 m² |
| Profile | Family-friendly, Schools, Recent developments, Upscale | City centre, Lively |
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: Hassan · Centre · Océan (city centre, lively).
Families: Hay Riad (family-friendly, schools, recent developments, upscale).
Buy-to-let: Hassan · Centre · Océan (city centre, lively).
Upscale: Hay Riad (family-friendly, schools, recent developments, upscale).
Hay Riad at a glance
Modern residential district, embassies, schools, shops. Profile: family-friendly, schools, recent developments, upscale.
Hassan · Centre · Océan at a glance
Profile: city centre, lively.
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Frequently asked questions
Hay Riad or Hassan · Centre · Océan: which area is cheaper?
Hay Riad: 16,000 – 26,000 MAD/m²; Hassan · Centre · Océan: 11,000 – 18,000 MAD/m². Hassan · Centre · Océan is about 31% cheaper.
How much is a 2-bedroom in Hay Riad and in Hassan · Centre · Océan?
About MAD 1,520,000 – MAD 2,470,000 in Hay Riad and MAD 1,050,000 – MAD 1,710,000 in Hassan · Centre · Océan (Rabat), before purchase costs.
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Last updated: 2026-10-20