Agadir is Morocco's leading seaside city and one of the hosts of the 2030 World Cup. I've been closing deals here for years: demand from Moroccans living abroad — mainly in France, Belgium and the Netherlands — doesn't let up, and there's a European clientele that spends 3 to 6 months a year on the bay.
The official number, though, is clear. The IPAI index of Bank Al-Maghrib and ANCFCC closed the first quarter of 2026 with a national drop of -0.4% year-on-year in prices and -9.3% in transactions. Agadir doesn't appear in the index's city-by-city breakdown, and local listings have held up better: around +5% in nominal terms over twelve months. Translation: the market is adjusting, not taking off, and there's more room to negotiate than two years ago.
The gap between neighborhoods is brutal: from the cheapest flat to the most expensive resort there's more than 15,000 MAD/m². Here's the real picture by area, with data verified as of August 2026.
Real m² prices in Agadir (August 2026)
| Neighborhood | Apartment (MAD/m²) | Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist Sector (Secteur Touristique) | 20,900–26,800 | Beachfront resorts, pools, pure tourism product |
| Agadir Oufella | ~19,000 | Hill above the kasbah, views, well-built new construction |
| Founty | ~16,500 | Beachfront, French lycée, expats' favorite |
| Talborjt | ~13,400 | Rebuilt historic center, neighborhood life |
| Taddart | ~12,700 | Established residential, family-oriented |
| Riad Salam | ~12,700 | Families from abroad, shops on the doorstep |
| Haut Founty | ~12,400 | Extension of Founty, apartments and villas |
| Quartier Industriel | ~11,600 | Next to the industrial zone, practical |
| Anza | ~10,500 | Beach to the north, surf, family feel |
| Hay Amzile | ~10,300 | Popular residential, well connected |
| Afoulki | ~8,600 | North, first home |
| Tadamoune | ~8,100 | Dense, family-oriented, entry prices |
| Zaytoune | ~7,700 | Popular, the most affordable option |
| Hay Mohammadi, Hay Salam, Haut Anza | 7,000–11,000 | Entry zone, new developments |
Tourist Sector values swing a lot depending on the complex — hence the wide range. A property's condition, floor and view move any figure by ±15%.
City-wide figures (2026): median around 10,200 MAD/m² and average around 12,800 MAD/m². The median home price sits near 1,050,000 MAD, and 80% of deals close between 550,000 and 4,200,000 MAD. Villas of 300-600 m² in Founty, Cité Suisse or Illigh run from 5 to 16 million.
An agent's tip: listings are published 8-10% above the closing price. Negotiate: in 2026 there's room.
Buying process and real costs
The process hasn't changed: a preliminary sales agreement before a notary with a 10% deposit, opening a convertible dirham account and transferring funds from abroad, then the notarized deed. The convertible account matters: if you ever sell, you can only repatriate what entered through an international transfer.
Costs on the declared price: 4% registration duty, 1.5% land registry, 0.5-1% notary and 400-700 MAD in disbursements. In total, budget 7-9% extra. Example: a 1,000,000 MAD flat → between 70,000 and 90,000 MAD in costs. The agency commission (2.5-3%) is paid by the seller by custom.
Taxes that actually apply: rental income from new builds is exempt from income tax for the first 3 years (then a 40% allowance); the urban tax is exempt for 5 years on new construction; capital gains are not taxed if the flat was your main residence for at least 8 years; and direct heirs pay no inheritance tax.
What nobody tells you
- •The listing price is not the sale price. Most deals close below what's published: the gap between listing and closing runs 8-10%. Always ask how long the listing has been live.
- •The notary is not optional. No notarized deed, no ownership — and the notary checks for liens and seizures.
- •Agadir was rebuilt to seismic standards after the 1960 earthquake. Most of the housing stock meets modern anti-seismic standards. Ask for the technical file on older buildings.
- •Demand peaks in May and August. If you're selling, list in April or July; if buying, September to February is better.
- •Watch the "sea view". An empty plot in front of your building can become a tower in two years. Check the urban plan before paying the view premium.
- •Off-plan purchase (VEFA) with guarantees. Law 107-12 protects the buyer, but verify the permits and the developer's track record.
FAQ
How much does an 80 m² apartment cost in Agadir?
In Founty it's around 1,300,000 MAD; in Talborjt, about 1,070,000; in Anza, close to 840,000. In the entry zone (Hay Mohammadi, Hay Salam, Haut Anza), a 55-70 m² flat goes for 480,000-750,000 MAD.
Can a foreigner buy in Agadir?
Yes, without restrictions. You don't need to live in Morocco or be Moroccan. You open a convertible dirham account, transfer funds from abroad, and the notary notifies the Exchange Office of the purchase.
Which neighborhood offers the best value for money?
Talborjt (13,400 MAD/m²): center, neighborhood life and a mid-range price. If beach and budget come first, Anza (~10,500). If you want new construction without Founty prices, Haut Founty (~12,400).
Are prices going up or down?
Nationally, IPAI Q1-2026 shows -0.4% year-on-year and -9.3% in transactions: a correcting market. In Agadir, listings hold at +5% nominal annually thanks to foreign demand and tourism, but the room for negotiation is wider than in 2024.
Sources consulted
- •Bank Al-Maghrib and ANCFCC — IPAI index, first quarter 2026 (June 2026)
- •L'Opinion (with MAP) — IPAI Q1-2026 analysis (June 2026)
- •Haut-Commissariat au Plan (HCP) — national and Souss-Massa economic context (2026)
- •Neighborhood listing price reference — Agadir (August 2026)
- •Market data: median, ranges and listing-to-closing gap — Agadir (2026)