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Practical guides for buying, investing, renting or settling in Marrakech.

Jemaa el-Fna in Marrakech under sun, useful context for heat travel.

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Morocco heat wave in July 2026: how to adapt travel without panic

July heat in Morocco needs planning, not panic. Official vigilance bulletins should guide daily decisions.

July 21, 2026Read article

Moroccan dirham banknotes illustrating property payment traceability in 2026.

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Buying property in Morocco: what the penalty on non-traceable payments changes

Since 1 July 2026, Moroccan property deeds above MAD 300,000 may trigger an additional 2% registration duty when payment is not traceable or when the deed does not state payment references. For business goodwill, the MAD 300,000 threshold does not apply.

July 17, 2026Read article

Real-estate documents in Morocco illustrating the role of legal texts and dahirs.

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What is a dahir in Morocco? Definition and examples

The word dahir appears in Moroccan legal texts, land references and some real-estate documents. Here is a plain-language definition for non-lawyers.

July 17, 2026Read article

Residential construction site illustrating checks to carry out before buying from a real-estate developer in Morocco.

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Buying from a real-estate developer in Morocco: essential documents

Before buying a new-build or off-plan apartment in Morocco, a brochure is never enough. Developer, land, permits, contract and delivery documents must be verified.

July 17, 2026Read article

Contract signing illustrating payment traceability in a Moroccan property purchase.

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Securing a Moroccan property purchase through payment traceability

Securing a Moroccan property purchase starts with traceability for every payment: deposit, advance, stage payment, notary account, final balance and delivery.

July 17, 2026Read article

Traditional carved riad door in Marrakech, symbolizing the stages of a property purchase in Morocco.

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Buying Property in Morocco: The Step-by-Step Process in 2026

Since January 1, 2025, the Land Registry systematically rejects any sale deed not accompanied by a DGI registration certificate — a new administrative circuit that directly affects buyers, residents and MRE alike.

July 15, 2026Read article

Interior courtyard of a Moroccan residence with a fountain, illustrating the real costs of a premium property investment.

Guides6 min

Real Estate Taxes in Marrakech 2026: What Buying, Renting and Reselling Really Costs

Between registration duties, housing tax, rental income tax and the capital gains levy, taxation can eat over 10% of the purchase price and 20% of the resale profit. Here is the breakdown, item by item.

July 14, 2026Read article

Real estate documents in Morocco illustrating the importance of legal framework and Dahirs in a property purchase.

Guides12 min

Dahir in Morocco: what a real estate buyer should understand before buying

The word Dahir often appears in Moroccan legal texts. Buyers do not need to become lawyers, but they should understand why official texts and documents matter.

July 1, 2026Read article