Rabat guide
Investing in property in Rabat in 2026
Administrative capital, green and well organised, with the ocean and the Bouregreg. Steady demand from civil servants, diplomats and executives; high prices in central districts, alternatives on the southern coast (Harhoura, Témara) and in Salé. Where to invest in Rabat, with what budget and which rental strategy? Benchmarks area by area.
Why invest in Rabat
Stable rental market (administrations, universities, embassies). Agdal and Hay Riad hold their value well.
Official trend (IPAI Bank Al-Maghrib / ANCFCC, Q2 2026) in Rabat: apartment prices +1.9% over one quarter, apartment sales +62.5%.
Where to invest in Rabat
| Neighbourhood | Price per m² (new) | 1-bedroom (≈ 65 m²) |
|---|---|---|
| Salé · Sala Al Jadida · Bettana | 6,000 – 10,000 MAD/m² | MAD 390,000 – MAD 650,000 |
| Hassan · Centre · Océan | 11,000 – 18,000 MAD/m² | MAD 720,000 – MAD 1,170,000 |
| Agdal | 15,000 – 23,000 MAD/m² | MAD 980,000 – MAD 1,500,000 |
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.
Which rental strategy?
Small, well-located units (studio, 1-bedroom) rent and resell fastest: in Rabat, a new 1-bedroom costs MAD 590,000 – MAD 1,170,000.
Long-term letting for steady income, furnished or seasonal letting where tourist demand exists (licence to check). Yield is never guaranteed: it depends on location, vacancy, charges and tax.
Tax: rental income taxed at 10 to 15% of gross rents; capital gains on resale taxed at 20% (minimum 3% of the price). To confirm with a notary or tax adviser.
Financing a 1-bedroom at the Rabat average price
| Price | MAD 880,000 |
| 20% down payment | MAD 180,000 |
| Purchase costs (≈ 7%) | MAD 60,000 |
| Cash needed (down payment + costs) | MAD 240,000 |
| Loan amount | MAD 700,000 |
| Monthly payment, 20 years (4.5%) | MAD 4,400 |
| Monthly payment, 25 years | MAD 3,900 |
| Recommended net income (25 years) | MAD 9,800 |
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
Where to invest in Rabat?
Areas with strong rental demand are Salé · Sala Al Jadida · Bettana, Hassan · Centre · Océan, Agdal. Stable rental market (administrations, universities, embassies). Agdal and Hay Riad hold their value well.
What budget to invest in Rabat?
Expect MAD 240,000 – MAD 400,000 for a studio in the most affordable area (Salé · Sala Al Jadida · Bettana), and on average MAD 880,000 for a 1-bedroom.
A project in Rabat?
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Last updated: 2026-10-20