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Property purchase costs in Morocco

Purchase costs for a MAD 500,000 property

For a new home bought for MAD 500,000 from a developer, plan about MAD 34,700 in purchase costs, i.e. 6.9% of the price. Here is the line-by-line breakdown, then the down payment and monthly payment.

Cost breakdown

ItemAmount
Registration duties (4%)MAD 20,000
Land registry (1.5% + fixed fees)MAD 7,700
Notary (≈ 1% + 10% VAT)MAD 5,500
SundriesMAD 1,500
Total costsMAD 34,700

Indicative figures for a new home bought from a developer. Notary fees can be negotiated; a mortgage adds further costs (charge registration). To be confirmed by your notary.

Down payment and monthly payment for MAD 500,000

PriceMAD 500,000
20% down paymentMAD 100,000
Purchase costs (≈ 7%)MAD 30,000
Cash needed (down payment + costs)MAD 130,000
Loan amountMAD 400,000
Monthly payment, 20 years (4.5%)MAD 2,500
Monthly payment, 25 yearsMAD 2,200
Recommended net income (25 years)MAD 5,500

Excluding insurance, indicative 2026 fixed rate. Banks usually cap repayments at 40% of net income. Prices based on new-build benchmarks, to be confirmed property by property.

What MAD 500,000 buys by city

CityAverage sizeHome type
Oujda80 m²2-bedroom
Meknes75 m²1-bedroom
Fez65 m²1-bedroom
Kenitra60 m²1-bedroom
Tetouan55 m²1-bedroom
El Jadida55 m²1-bedroom
Agadir50 m²studio
Tangier45 m²studio
Mohammedia45 m²studio
Casablanca40 m²studio
Marrakech40 m²studio
Essaouira40 m²studio
Rabat35 m²studio

Costs for other prices

Frequently asked questions

How much are notary fees for MAD 500,000?

About MAD 34,700 in total for a new build: registration duties, land registry, fees and sundries.

Can purchase costs be financed?

Rarely: banks finance the price, costs come from your savings. For MAD 500,000, plan about MAD 130,000 in cash with 20% down.

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Last updated: 2026-10-20

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