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Tangier or El Jadida: where to buy?
For new builds, El Jadida is on average about 14% cheaper than Tangier. Here are the figures side by side, then our reading by project.
Figures side by side
| Criterion | Tangier | El Jadida |
|---|---|---|
| Price per m² (new) | 7,500 – 14,000 MAD/m² | 6,500 – 12,000 MAD/m² |
| Studio (≈ 40 m²) | MAD 300,000 – MAD 560,000 | MAD 260,000 – MAD 480,000 |
| 2-bedroom (≈ 95 m²) | MAD 710,000 – MAD 1,330,000 | MAD 620,000 – MAD 1,140,000 |
| Size for MAD 1 million | 95 m² | 110 m² |
| Most affordable area | Gzenaya · Free zone | Centre · Plage · Sidi Bouzid |
| Most expensive area | Malabata · Corniche · Bay | Mazagan Beach Resort |
| Seaside areas | 2 | 2 |
| Villa areas | 1 | 1 |
| Apartment prices (IPAI, 1 quarter) | +0.8% | +0.7% |
| Areas tracked | 5 | 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: Tangier (2 affordable areas, lower average price).
Families: Tangier (2 family areas or near schools).
Buy-to-let: Tangier (4 areas with strong rental demand).
Near the sea: Tangier and El Jadida are even on this point.
Upscale: Tangier and El Jadida are even on this point.
Living in Tangier
Gateway to Europe, Tanger Med port and industrial zones: a growing working population, strong rental demand, and highly sought-after sea views over the bay and Malabata.
Check exposure to the wind (chergui), slopes and access. A sea view has a price, and a resale value.
Al Boraq high-speed train to Rabat and Casablanca, Ibn Battouta airport, passenger port to Spain.
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 Tangier
Rental demand driven by Tanger Med, the automotive and textile industries. Studios and 1-bedroom flats near employment zones let quickly.
Investing in El Jadida
Summer rentals and Jorf Lasfar executives.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to buy in Tangier or El Jadida?
For new builds, Tangier: 7,500 – 14,000 MAD/m²; El Jadida: 6,500 – 12,000 MAD/m². El Jadida is about 14% cheaper.
How much is a 2-bedroom in Tangier and in El Jadida?
About MAD 710,000 – MAD 1,330,000 in Tangier and MAD 620,000 – MAD 1,140,000 in El Jadida, before purchase costs (≈ 7%).
What size for MAD 1 million in Tangier or El Jadida?
About 95 m² in Tangier and 110 m² in El Jadida, at the average new-build price.
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Last updated: 2026-10-20