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Tangier or Kenitra: where to buy?
For new builds, Kenitra is on average about 21% cheaper than Tangier. Here are the figures side by side, then our reading by project.
Figures side by side
| Criterion | Tangier | Kenitra |
|---|---|---|
| Price per m² (new) | 7,500 – 14,000 MAD/m² | 6,000 – 11,000 MAD/m² |
| Studio (≈ 40 m²) | MAD 300,000 – MAD 560,000 | MAD 240,000 – MAD 440,000 |
| 2-bedroom (≈ 95 m²) | MAD 710,000 – MAD 1,330,000 | MAD 570,000 – MAD 1,050,000 |
| Size for MAD 1 million | 95 m² | 120 m² |
| Most affordable area | Gzenaya · Free zone | Bir Rami · Ouled Oujih |
| Most expensive area | Malabata · Corniche · Bay | Mehdia beach |
| Seaside areas | 2 | 1 |
| Villa areas | 1 | — |
| Apartment prices (IPAI, 1 quarter) | +0.8% | +0.5% |
| Areas tracked | 5 | 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: Tangier and Kenitra are even on this point.
Families: Tangier (2 family areas or near schools).
Buy-to-let: Tangier (4 areas with strong rental demand).
Near the sea: Tangier (2 seaside areas).
Upscale: Tangier (one upscale area).
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 Kenitra
A fast-growing industrial city (automotive, Atlantic Free Zone) 40 km from Rabat, linked by train and motorway. Mehdia beach nearby.
An affordable alternative to Rabat for people working along the Rabat-Kenitra axis.
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 Kenitra
Rental demand from employees of the industrial zones.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to buy in Tangier or Kenitra?
For new builds, Tangier: 7,500 – 14,000 MAD/m²; Kenitra: 6,000 – 11,000 MAD/m². Kenitra is about 21% cheaper.
How much is a 2-bedroom in Tangier and in Kenitra?
About MAD 710,000 – MAD 1,330,000 in Tangier and MAD 570,000 – MAD 1,050,000 in Kenitra, before purchase costs (≈ 7%).
What size for MAD 1 million in Tangier or Kenitra?
About 95 m² in Tangier and 120 m² in Kenitra, at the average new-build price.
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Last updated: 2026-10-20