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Tangier or Oujda: where to buy?
For new builds, Oujda is on average about 42% cheaper than Tangier. Here are the figures side by side, then our reading by project.
Figures side by side
| Criterion | Tangier | Oujda |
|---|---|---|
| Price per m² (new) | 7,500 – 14,000 MAD/m² | 4,500 – 8,000 MAD/m² |
| Studio (≈ 40 m²) | MAD 300,000 – MAD 560,000 | MAD 180,000 – MAD 320,000 |
| 2-bedroom (≈ 95 m²) | MAD 710,000 – MAD 1,330,000 | MAD 430,000 – MAD 760,000 |
| Size for MAD 1 million | 95 m² | 160 m² |
| Most affordable area | Gzenaya · Free zone | Centre · Lazaret · Al Qods |
| Most expensive area | Malabata · Corniche · Bay | Saïdia (seaside resort) |
| Seaside areas | 2 | 1 |
| Villa areas | 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 (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 (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 Oujda
Capital of the Oriental region with very affordable prices; Saïdia for the seaside.
A large diaspora (France, Belgium, the Netherlands), many purchases made from abroad.
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 Oujda
Limited rental demand outside the centre; Saïdia is very seasonal.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to buy in Tangier or Oujda?
For new builds, Tangier: 7,500 – 14,000 MAD/m²; Oujda: 4,500 – 8,000 MAD/m². Oujda is about 42% cheaper.
How much is a 2-bedroom in Tangier and in Oujda?
About MAD 710,000 – MAD 1,330,000 in Tangier and MAD 430,000 – MAD 760,000 in Oujda, before purchase costs (≈ 7%).
What size for MAD 1 million in Tangier or Oujda?
About 95 m² in Tangier and 160 m² in Oujda, at the average new-build price.
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Last updated: 2026-10-20