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Property in Marrakech: the Rules, the Notary and the Agents

What a foreign buyer needs to know in Marrakech: who can buy, the title deed and the notary, paying through a convertible account, and the agents. We never publish prices.

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  1. GOV.UK

    Who can buy: registered, non-agricultural, urban

    Morocco·Rules

    Foreigners can buy registered property for non-agricultural use within an urban agglomeration.

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  2. Appoint a notary

    The title deed and the notary

    Morocco·Rules

    Without the title deeds you do not officially own the property; you must appoint a notary.

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The back story 1

What a foreign buyer needs to know first.

  1. The back story

    Buying in Marrakech: riads, villas and the notary

    Marrakech·In depth

    A foreigner can buy registered, non-agricultural property within a town in Morocco; the title deed, the notary and a payment through the bank are what make it yours. What to know before you fall for a riad.

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The rules 4

From GOV.UK.

  1. Through the bank

    Paying through a convertible account

    Morocco·Rules

    The secure way to pay is a bank transfer from a convertible account.

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  2. Tax

    Renting out and selling

    Morocco·Rules

    Rental income is taxed; a sale at a profit is subject to capital gains tax.

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  3. Appoint a notary

    The title deed and the notary

    Morocco·Rules

    Without the title deeds you do not officially own the property; you must appoint a notary.

    Explore View on map

  4. GOV.UK

    Who can buy: registered, non-agricultural, urban

    Morocco·Rules

    Foreigners can buy registered property for non-agricultural use within an urban agglomeration.

    Explore View on map

Agents 2

In Marrakech.

  1. In Marrakech since 2015

    BARNES Marrakech

    Marrakech·Estate agent

    The luxury agency’s Marrakech office, selling and letting riads, villas and apartments since 2015.

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  2. Prestige property

    Emile Garcin Marrakech

    Marrakech·Estate agent

    The French prestige agency, with an office in Marrakech.

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