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Buying as a family in Essaouira: areas and schools
Buying as a family in Essaouira: which areas for schools, space and quiet, and what budget for a 2 or 3-bedroom?
Family areas in Essaouira
| Neighbourhood | 2-bedroom (≈ 95 m²) | 3-bedroom (≈ 130 m²) |
|---|---|---|
| Ghazoua · Route de Marrakech · Diabat | MAD 760,000 – MAD 1,240,000 | MAD 1,040,000 – MAD 1,690,000 |
| Médina · seafront | MAD 1,140,000 – MAD 1,900,000 | MAD 1,560,000 – MAD 2,600,000 |
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.
Choosing an area as a family
Frequent wind, a mild climate, a slow pace.
Financing a 2-bedroom in Essaouira
| Price | MAD 1,190,000 |
| 20% down payment | MAD 240,000 |
| Purchase costs (≈ 7%) | MAD 80,000 |
| Cash needed (down payment + costs) | MAD 320,000 |
| Loan amount | MAD 950,000 |
| Monthly payment, 20 years (4.5%) | MAD 6,000 |
| Monthly payment, 25 years | MAD 5,300 |
| Recommended net income (25 years) | MAD 13,300 |
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Which area for a family in Essaouira?
The most family-friendly areas are Ghazoua · Route de Marrakech · Diabat, Médina · seafront.
What budget for a 2-bedroom in Essaouira?
On average MAD 1,190,000 for a new build, from MAD 760,000 – MAD 1,240,000 in Ghazoua · Route de Marrakech · Diabat.
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Last updated: 2026-10-20