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Tangier or Mohammedia: where to buy?
Tangier and Mohammedia have similar new-build prices per m². The choice comes down to lifestyle, commutes and the type of home.
Figures side by side
| Criterion | Tangier | Mohammedia |
|---|---|---|
| Price per m² (new) | 7,500 – 14,000 MAD/m² | 8,000 – 14,000 MAD/m² |
| Studio (≈ 40 m²) | MAD 300,000 – MAD 560,000 | MAD 320,000 – MAD 560,000 |
| 2-bedroom (≈ 95 m²) | MAD 710,000 – MAD 1,330,000 | MAD 760,000 – MAD 1,330,000 |
| Size for MAD 1 million | 95 m² | 90 m² |
| Most affordable area | Gzenaya · Free zone | Bouznika · Benslimane |
| Most expensive area | Malabata · Corniche · Bay | Centre · Parc · Plage |
| Seaside areas | 2 | 2 |
| Villa areas | 1 | 1 |
| Apartment prices (IPAI, 1 quarter) | +0.8% | — |
| 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 Mohammedia are even on this point.
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 Mohammedia
Between Casablanca and Rabat, with beaches and golf, and prices below Casablanca for a seaside setting.
Daily commute to Casablanca by motorway or train.
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 Mohammedia
Main homes for Casablanca executives, summer rentals.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to buy in Tangier or Mohammedia?
For new builds, Tangier: 7,500 – 14,000 MAD/m²; Mohammedia: 8,000 – 14,000 MAD/m². Both cities are close.
How much is a 2-bedroom in Tangier and in Mohammedia?
About MAD 710,000 – MAD 1,330,000 in Tangier and MAD 760,000 – MAD 1,330,000 in Mohammedia, before purchase costs (≈ 7%).
What size for MAD 1 million in Tangier or Mohammedia?
About 95 m² in Tangier and 90 m² in Mohammedia, at the average new-build price.
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Last updated: 2026-10-20