Morocco
Morocco's Real Estate Crisis: Buyers Trapped in Web of Fraud and Delays
In Morocco, the acquisition of real estate is a long path strewn with pitfalls for many families due to the recurring problems facing the sector.
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Real estate
Morocco
Moroccan Expat's Dream Investment Turns Nightmare: 10-Day Demolition Ultimatum Shocks Returning Entrepreneur
A Moroccan expatriate who returned to Morocco after 18 years abroad finds himself in a delicate situation: he receives a warning giving him only 10 days to demolish his real estate properties in Azemmour, the result of a significant investment.
Morocco
Morocco's New Tax Rules Shake Up Joint Property Ownership: What Co-Owners Need to Know
When a property is held in joint ownership in Morocco, each co-owner is fiscally responsible for their own share upon sale.
Morocco
Moroccan Officials Implicated in Massive Real Estate Scandal Spanning Major Cities
Reports from the interior affairs services have revealed the involvement of elected officials and civil servants from the regions of Casablanca-Settat, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra and Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma in real estate speculation operations on subdivisions located in areas under their jurisdiction.
Morocco
Interior Ministry Cracks Down: No More Partial Permits for Unfinished Buildings
Henceforth, occupancy permits or certificates of compliance will only be issued after the complete completion of constructions. This is the decision of the Ministry of the Interior. The measure aims to fight against irregularities and preserve urban aesthetics.
Morocco
Tangier Court Sentences French Duo in High-Profile Villa Joséphine Fraud Case
The court of first instance in Tangier has handed down lengthy prison sentences to two French nationals involved in a case of falsification of real estate documents related to the "Villa Joséphine" property, one of the prestigious tourist sites in the city.
Morocco
Morocco Overhauls Urban Tax System: New Rates and Local Collectors to Boost Revenue
A major reform in local taxation in Morocco, Law No. 14-25, published in the Official Bulletin on June 12, 2025, has carried out a complete revision of the tax scale for undeveloped land (TNB) and entrusted the collection to municipal tax collectors.
Morocco
Morocco Unveils Ambitious Plan to Revolutionize Urban Housing for Middle Class
The Moroccan government intends to create a real estate product adapted to the financial capacities of the middle class, while guaranteeing standards of quality and comfort. In this sense, it has launched an assistance mission aimed at organizing a national market for intermediate rental housing.
Morocco
Moroccan Renters Face 100% Commission Shock: Calls for Urgent Real Estate Reform
Consumer protection associations in Morocco are fed up with certain practices of real estate intermediaries who impose excessive and unjustified commissions, sometimes reaching 100% of the rental amount, particularly in large cities like the capital, Rabat.
Morocco
Moroccan Authorities Probe Student-Linked Real Estate Money Laundering Scheme
Following the receipt of information concerning the fraudulent use of "student" identities in money laundering operations through real estate investments in a legal form, the National Financial Intelligence Authority (ANRF) is investigating the compliance of unusual financial transfers between Moroccan students abroad, particularly in France and Canada, and managers of real estate associations located mainly in the Rabat-Casablanca axis, and the origin of these operations.
Morocco
Morocco Offers Tax-Free Haven for Foreign Property Owners' Home Furnishings
Foreign property owners who own real estate in Morocco without residing there permanently have a little-known option. The Moroccan administration can grant them a total exemption from import duties and taxes on their personal effects and household goods.
Morocco
Illegal Key Holders Threaten Tourist Safety in Moroccan Coastal Cities
The scene repeats itself every summer. People line up at the entrance of the city of Tetouan and other surrounding municipalities, waving keys to offer rental apartments to passers-by.