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Tetouan or El Jadida: where to buy?
Tetouan and El Jadida have similar new-build prices per m². The choice comes down to lifestyle, commutes and the type of home.
Figures side by side
| Criterion | Tetouan | El Jadida |
|---|---|---|
| Price per m² (new) | 6,000 – 13,000 MAD/m² | 6,500 – 12,000 MAD/m² |
| Studio (≈ 40 m²) | MAD 240,000 – MAD 520,000 | MAD 260,000 – MAD 480,000 |
| 2-bedroom (≈ 95 m²) | MAD 570,000 – MAD 1,240,000 | MAD 620,000 – MAD 1,140,000 |
| Size for MAD 1 million | 105 m² | 110 m² |
| Most affordable area | Tétouan centre · Wilaya · Touabel | Centre · Plage · Sidi Bouzid |
| Most expensive area | Cabo Negro · Marina Smir | Mazagan Beach Resort |
| Seaside areas | 2 | 2 |
| Villa areas | 1 | 1 |
| Apartment prices (IPAI, 1 quarter) | — | +0.7% |
| Areas tracked | 3 | 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: Tetouan (one affordable area, lower average price).
Families: Tetouan and El Jadida are even on this point.
Buy-to-let: Tetouan (one area with strong rental demand).
Near the sea: Tetouan and El Jadida are even on this point.
Upscale: Tetouan and El Jadida are even on this point.
Living in Tetouan
The Mediterranean coast: Tetouan to live in, Martil, M’diq and Cabo Negro for seaside second homes.
Strongly seasonal: check how lively it is outside summer.
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 Tetouan
Summer rentals, to weigh against vacancy out of season.
Investing in El Jadida
Summer rentals and Jorf Lasfar executives.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to buy in Tetouan or El Jadida?
For new builds, Tetouan: 6,000 – 13,000 MAD/m²; El Jadida: 6,500 – 12,000 MAD/m². Both cities are close.
How much is a 2-bedroom in Tetouan and in El Jadida?
About MAD 570,000 – MAD 1,240,000 in Tetouan and MAD 620,000 – MAD 1,140,000 in El Jadida, before purchase costs (≈ 7%).
What size for MAD 1 million in Tetouan or El Jadida?
About 105 m² in Tetouan and 110 m² in El Jadida, at the average new-build price.
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Last updated: 2026-10-20