Question 1

Can foreigners buy property in Medina Essaouira, Essaouira?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Non-residents may buy freehold property in Medina Essaouira, Essaouira (agricultural land is the main exception); the sale is registered as a titre foncier before a notary. No Moroccan residency is required to own.

Question 2

How far is Medina Essaouira from transport and 2030 World Cup venues?

Accepted Answer

Medina Essaouira sits about 999km from the nearest TGV station, 14.5km from the airport and 175km from the nearest 2030 FIFA World Cup venue.

Question 3

What does the Medina Essaouira scarcity tier mean?

Accepted Answer

Medina Essaouira is graded Tier S1 on our scarcity scale (S1 = top scarcity / tightest supply). It reflects relative supply constraint and location desirability, not a price guarantee.

Question 4

What are the total transaction costs when buying in Medina Essaouira, Essaouira?

Accepted Answer

Budget roughly 7–9% on top of the price: registration duty (DGI) ~4% on resale (a preferential 2.5% on a developer new-build first sale), land-conservation ~1.5%, notary ~0.5–1.5% (degressive scale) plus 20% VAT on the fee, and agency ~2.5% where applicable. Figures vary by property — confirm with your notary.

Question 5

Can I repatriate rental income or resale proceeds from Medina Essaouira, Essaouira?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if you fund the purchase through a compte en dirhams convertibles (convertible-dirham account) declared to the Office des Changes. That records the foreign-currency inflow and lets you repatriate net rental income and resale proceeds in hard currency.

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