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Morocco property for sale ranges from palm-grove villas and restored riads in Marrakech to Atlantic and Mediterranean homes, and foreigners can buy most residential real estate on the same terms as Moroccans.
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At a glance
Morocco is a few hours' flight from Europe and has nonstop service to the US, and it offers a lifestyle built around gardens, craftsmanship and hospitality. Marrakech has long attracted designers and second-home owners, while Tangier, Rabat and the Atlantic coast appeal to buyers who want sea air. See our Marrakech luxury riads and hotels, Tangier and Taghazout and Agadir guides, or the Morocco country guide.
Morocco will co-host the 2030 football World Cup, and infrastructure is improving fast, including high-speed rail between Tangier and Casablanca.
Foreigners can buy titled residential property freely. Agricultural land is the main exception: it generally needs to be converted or bought through a structure approved by the authorities. Always check whether a property is fully titled (titré) with the Land Registry; many medina riads have older forms of title that need careful legal work.
Sales are completed by a notary, and buyers who bring funds from abroad in foreign currency through a Moroccan bank can later repatriate the proceeds of a sale.
Villas set in a vast palm grove a short drive from the medina, with large plots and privacy.
Estates and golf-course villas with views of the Atlas Mountains.
Restored riads around courtyards, popular as guesthouses and pied-à-terres.
Bay-view apartments and villas on the Old Mountain, across the strait from Spain.
A surf and golf resort town north of Agadir with hotel-branded homes.
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A golf community with villas and a resort hotel.
A government-backed resort destination with homes beside international hotels.
Several luxury hotel groups in Marrakech offer villas or residences with hotel services; ask an adviser which are currently for sale.
Indicative prices and rental
| Segment | Approximate price | Indicative gross yield |
|---|---|---|
| Restored medina riad | From about $350,000 to $2 million | About 5% to 8% as a guesthouse |
| Palmeraie or golf villa | From about $800,000 to $5 million+ | About 3% to 5% |
| Coastal apartment | From about $200,000 to $700,000 | About 4% to 6% |
| Item | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Registration duty | About 4% of price |
| Land registry fee | About 1.5% of price plus fixed fees |
| Notary fees | About 1% plus VAT |
| Agency commission | Often 2.5% to 5% |
| Annual taxes | Local housing and services taxes |
Morocco does not run a property-based golden visa. Americans can visit visa-free for up to 90 days, and owners who wish to stay longer apply for a residence card, showing accommodation and means. Our page on residency by investment compares programs across the region.
How an American buys property in Morocco
The notary handles the sale; a separate lawyer protects your interests.
Confirm the property is titled and free of charges at the Land Registry.
Pay a deposit, typically 10%, held by the notary.
Transfer through a Moroccan bank so that funds can be repatriated later.
The notary registers the sale and the title is updated.
Yes. Foreigners can buy titled residential property freely.
Yes, with the right tourism license; many buyers hire a management company.
Roughly 6% to 7% of the price for taxes and notary, plus agency fees.
Not automatically. Owners apply for a residence card if they wish to stay longer than 90 days.
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This guide is general information, not financial, legal or tax advice. Rules, fees and thresholds change; confirm every figure with the official authority and a licensed local lawyer before you commit funds.
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Three ways to buy
Not every buyer arrives on holiday. Whichever way you buy, every buyer is pointed to a licensed Luxury Real Estate Agency or Developer in the Territory.
Many buyers discover a place as guests, return to view homes in person and buy on a later visit. Our guides to resorts, flights and cities help plan the journey.
Many international buyers own before they ever visit. They view homes and projects by video and virtual tour, work with a licensed agency, developer and lawyer, and sign and pay from home, often through a power of attorney where the law allows.
Funds, family offices and companies buy whole floors, buildings and portfolios. Tell us your mandate and we will point you to developers and agencies with the scale and investor relations to match.
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Register interestThis page is general information to help you start your research. It is not financial, legal, tax or immigration advice. Rules, prices and thresholds change; confirm every detail with a licensed adviser and the official authority before you act.
Checked October 2026. Prices and dates are approximate and can change. See our standard.
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