Three years after its launch, the direct housing assistance program is getting a makeover. Starting in 2026, the state will adjust the eligibility criteria and length of occupancy to curb speculation, while expanding access to co-owners.
Bad news for the many Moroccans who have invested in real estate in Spain. The government of Pedro Sánchez has launched a major offensive against tourist rentals , aiming to remove several tens of thousands of homes from platforms like Airbnb and Booking. New strict rules are coming into effect, complicating the task of owners.
The case is likely to cause a stir in Casablanca. An influential real estate developer from Bouskoura is accused of pressuring his clients to make cash payments, even though his project is heavily mortgaged and legally unsellable. Revelations about a race against time that looks like a desperate escape.
With 700 million dirhams already secured, Sunset Village in Marrakech, led by singer Gims , confirms the viability of its model. This commercial project would be endorsed by Moroccans living abroad.
Three out of ten urban homes remain unoccupied in Morocco. This record volume of 2.4 million vacant or secondary units starkly contrasts with the reality of 372,000 households forced to cohabit, revealing a major distortion in the real estate market in 2024.
The dream of decent housing in Morocco is turning into a financial nightmare for households. Intended to alleviate the burden on families, the direct aid program is fueling a wild speculation where the "black market" and shoddy workmanship dictate their law, emptying the system of its social purpose.
Faced with the surge in land prices and the affordable housing crisis, a former cooperative model is coming to the forefront. Real estate associations are once again becoming the only way for thousands of households to access property, but their potential remains threatened by the lack of an appropriate legal framework.
The administrative capital stands out from the rest of the country due to the strength of its real estate market . While the national average remains more moderate, Rabat recorded the strongest price increase in the Kingdom in the third quarter of 2025, accompanied by a spectacular surge in the volume of transactions.
A municipal plot, initially classified as a green space, was found to be registered in the name of a private company without any official decision being made. This "suspicious" transfer of ownership, discovered in the Aïn Sebaâ area, caused a political storm during the extraordinary session of the Casablanca municipal council this Tuesday, with elected officials denouncing a "real estate scandal" and demanding accountability.
The real estate prices in Casablanca are experiencing a moderate increase, but commercial activity is booming. While the overall value of properties increased by 1.2% in the third quarter of 2025, the volume of transactions jumped by nearly a quarter over the same period, driven by a rush on apartments.
Real estate prices continue to rise in Morocco, but it is above all the volume of sales that is soaring. The latest barometer of the sector reveals intense activity in the third quarter of 2025, marking a lasting consolidation of the market after months of uncertainty.
The real estate prices in Marrakech continue to rise, but commercial activity is stagnating. While the value of properties increased by 1% in the third quarter of 2025, the overall volume of transactions recorded a slight decline, weighed down by a collapse in the professional segment that masks the good health of the residential sector.