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Tangier or Meknes: where to buy?
For new builds, Meknes is on average about 37% cheaper than Tangier. Here are the figures side by side, then our reading by project.
Figures side by side
| Criterion | Tangier | Meknes |
|---|---|---|
| Price per m² (new) | 7,500 – 14,000 MAD/m² | 5,000 – 8,500 MAD/m² |
| Studio (≈ 40 m²) | MAD 300,000 – MAD 560,000 | MAD 200,000 – MAD 340,000 |
| 2-bedroom (≈ 95 m²) | MAD 710,000 – MAD 1,330,000 | MAD 480,000 – MAD 810,000 |
| Size for MAD 1 million | 95 m² | 150 m² |
| Most affordable area | Gzenaya · Free zone | Toulal · Ouislane · Route d’Agouray |
| Most expensive area | Malabata · Corniche · Bay | Hamria · Centre · Marjane |
| Seaside areas | 2 | — |
| Villa areas | 1 | 1 |
| Apartment prices (IPAI, 1 quarter) | +0.8% | −0.1% |
| 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 and Meknes 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 Meknes
A calm imperial city 60 km from Fez. Prices among the most affordable of Morocco’s large cities.
A peaceful setting and a moderate cost of living.
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 Meknes
Returns supported by low entry prices, with narrower rental demand.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to buy in Tangier or Meknes?
For new builds, Tangier: 7,500 – 14,000 MAD/m²; Meknes: 5,000 – 8,500 MAD/m². Meknes is about 37% cheaper.
How much is a 2-bedroom in Tangier and in Meknes?
About MAD 710,000 – MAD 1,330,000 in Tangier and MAD 480,000 – MAD 810,000 in Meknes, before purchase costs (≈ 7%).
What size for MAD 1 million in Tangier or Meknes?
About 95 m² in Tangier and 150 m² in Meknes, at the average new-build price.
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Last updated: 2026-10-20