Journal · Investment & Art of living

The journal for investing well in Morocco

Practical guides, expert advice and live Moroccan market data. For individuals, investors, expats and Moroccans living abroad.

28 articles published · 16 categories

Guide · 9 min read

Settling in Morocco: a relocation guide for the French

Climate, taxation, schools, art de vivre: why Morocco draws more and more French residents, and how to prepare every stage of your move with confidence.

14 May 2026Read the article

Guide · 9 min read

Buying a villa in Morocco: process and key points

Land title, the notary’s role, acquisition costs, the preliminary sale agreement: the complete guide to a confident property purchase in Morocco.

12 May 2026Read the article

Art of living · 9 min read

Casablanca or Marrakech: where to settle?

Two cities, two temperaments. A measured comparison for French and international families torn between the Atlantic metropolis and the ochre city.

8 May 2026Read the article

Investment · 9 min read

MRE status and property investment in Morocco

Moroccans living abroad enjoy a privileged framework for investing back home — attachment, foreign-currency funding, rental yield, succession. A complete overview.

5 May 2026Read the article

Family · 9 min read

Schooling your children in Morocco: the international schools

French, American or British curricula: Morocco offers an unusually strong international schooling landscape. A complete guide to choosing the school, the neighbourhood and easing your children’s transition.

30 April 2026Read the article

Art of living · 9 min read

The cost of living in Morocco for a French family

Housing, household help, schooling, healthcare, leisure: what relocating to Morocco genuinely changes for a family’s budget, line by line.

24 April 2026Read the article

Art of living · 9 min read

Living between Dar Bouazza and the Palmeraie

Two addresses, two atmospheres: the relaxed seaside of Dar Bouazza and the verdant calm of the Palmeraie. A guide to understanding the spirit of each place and finding your own rhythm there.

18 April 2026Read the article

Selling · 9 min read

Selling a property in Morocco in 2026: the complete guide

Steps, documents, taxes, negotiation and mistakes to avoid when selling an apartment, house or villa in Morocco. Independent agency advice.

26 May 2026Read the article

Valuation · 7 min read

Property valuation in Morocco: 6 pitfalls to avoid

Why so many properties are mispriced in Morocco and how to correctly value yours. Methods, reliable sources, adjustments.

26 May 2026Read the article

Fees · 6 min read

Real estate agency fees in Morocco: 2026 rates and negotiation

What do you really pay an agency in Morocco? Rates for sale, rental, management. What's negotiable and what isn't.

26 May 2026Read the article

Market · 11 min read

Casablanca property prices in 2026: medians per neighborhood from 12,000+ listings

Updated sale and rental medians for Casablanca's 60 main districts, recomputed daily from active Yakeey + Sarouty listings.

27 May 2026Read the article

Selling · 8 min read

Exclusive vs open mandate in Morocco: which one sells faster?

Exclusive, open, semi-exclusive mandates: what changes in sale time, agency fees and service quality.

27 May 2026Read the article

Financing · 10 min read

MRE mortgage in Morocco 2026: conditions, rates, banks, procedures

How to finance a Moroccan property purchase from abroad: down payment, term, rates, documents, comparison Attijariwafa / BMCE / CIH / BP.

27 May 2026Read the article

Buying · 9 min read

Purchase agreement in Morocco: procedure, clauses, pitfalls and timing

Purchase agreement, promise of sale, deposit, suspensive conditions, notary signing — what actually happens between accepted offer and title transfer.

27 May 2026Read the article

Taxation · 9 min read

Rental income taxation in Morocco 2026: income tax, municipal taxes, MRE treaties

What do you really pay in taxes on Moroccan rental income in 2026? Tax brackets, municipal taxes, MRE non-double-taxation treaties — concrete calculations for net rental budgets.

27 May 2026Read the article

Market · 10 min read

Marrakech property prices in 2026: medians per neighborhood (Gueliz, Hivernage, Palmeraie...)

Sale and rental medians for Marrakech's main neighborhoods, computed from 5,000+ active Yakeey + Sarouty listings. Tourist specifics, high yields, zone trends.

27 May 2026Read the article

Market · 9 min read

Tangier property prices in 2026: medians per neighborhood and market trends

Tangier combines economic growth, architectural heritage and Atlantic coast. Sale and rental medians per district, computed on 5,700+ active listings.

27 May 2026Read the article

Buying · 11 min read

Off-plan purchases in Morocco: reservation contract, payment schedule, delivery, pitfalls

Complete guide to off-plan purchases in Morocco: legal rules, preliminary contract, payment schedule, completion guarantees, real-world timelines.

27 May 2026Read the article

Investing · 9 min read

Casablanca vs Marrakech: where to invest in Moroccan real estate in 2026?

Numerical comparison between Morocco's two major markets: prices per m², rental yield, liquidity, tenant profile, trend — to decide where to invest in 2026.

27 May 2026Read the article

Buying · 8 min read

Buying new vs old in Morocco 2026: comparing costs, guarantees, taxation

New, off-plan, renovated old, old to renovate: 4 options that don't behave the same. Numerical comparison on price, purchase fees, charges, taxation, expected gains, liquidity.

27 May 2026Read the article

Offices · 8 min read

Renting an office in Casablanca: complete guide by district

Rents, available spaces, commercial lease constraints, charges, taxation. Everything to know before signing in Casa.

26 May 2026Read the article

Offices · 6 min read

CFC, Marina, Maarif, Sidi Maarouf: Casablanca business districts compared

Which Casablanca district for your offices based on activity, budget and image? Objective comparison of the 5 main hubs.

26 May 2026Read the article

Living · 9 min read

Renting a Villa with a Private Padel Court near Marrakech: Estate, Services and Editor's Pick

Padel is becoming the go-to social sport for group stays in Marrakech, but very few short-term villas actually offer a private court. What to know before booking — and the one address we've picked.

28 May 2026Read the article

Buying · 10 min read

Choosing a Real Estate Agency in Casablanca in 2026: Marketplaces, Franchise Networks or Specialised Independent Agencies — A Guide

Buying, selling or renting in Casablanca: three intermediation models coexist, each with its own use case. How to choose depending on your property type, profile and goal.

29 May 2026Read the article

MRE Guide · 9 min read

Transferring money from the Gulf to Morocco: AED, SAR, QAR, KWD → MAD, the complete guide

How to cleanly repatriate savings from Dubai, Riyadh or Doha to buy in Morocco: convertible-dirham account, Office des Changes declaration, wire fees, repatriation guarantee — the complete playbook for Gulf-based MRE.

12 June 2026Read the article

MRE Guide · 10 min read

Buying property in Morocco remotely: power of attorney, notary, signature — the complete 2026 guide

From Dubai, Paris or Montreal, you can buy property in Morocco without ever boarding a plane: consulate-legalised power of attorney, contracts signed by proxy, live video tours. Steps, documents, pitfalls and timelines — the complete guide.

12 June 2026Read the article

Decision · 8 min read

Moving back from Dubai to Morocco: rent first or buy straight away?

Leaving Dubai or the Gulf to move back to Morocco: should you buy before returning, or rent for 6-12 months while you choose? Decision tree, 18-month cost comparison, and the three typical profiles — with real market data.

12 June 2026Read the article

Taxation · 9 min read

Taxation for MRE moving back to Morocco: purchase advantages and what changes on return

Buying as an MRE then moving back to Morocco changes your tax status. Reduced registration duties, main-residence exemptions, customs relief on relocation, tax residency, Gulf income: what to optimise BEFORE the return.

12 June 2026Read the article