Morocco
Tangier's Skyline Controversy: Historic Monument Overshadowed by Luxury Towers
In Tangier, a large real estate project underway on the city’s corniche is not well received by cultural actors and heritage defenders.
Topic
Real estate
Morocco
State Pays 363.7 Million Dirhams in Land Acquisitions: 347 Beneficiaries Compensated
In its annual report, the State Property Directorate revealed the total number of beneficiaries of financial compensation as part of real estate acquisitions carried out for the benefit of the State.
Morocco
Moroccan Expats Face Hidden Tax Hurdles on Homeland Properties
Many Moroccans residing abroad (MRE), owners of a primary or secondary residence in Morocco, are unaware of their tax obligations. These real estate properties are subject to two major taxes: the housing tax and the municipal services tax.
Morocco
Morocco's Real Estate Boom: World Cup 2030 and Earthquake Recovery Fuel Sector Growth
"The real estate sector in Morocco experienced a slight recovery in 2023, with forecasts of significant progress in the future thanks to the 2030 World Cup and the reconstruction of the areas affected by the Al-Haouz earthquake," reveals the first annual report of the National Agency for Strategic Management of State Participations and monitoring the performance of public institutions and companies.
Morocco
Moroccan-French Investor Arrested: Hidden Camera Scandal Rocks Marrakech Airbnb
We now know a little more about the owner of the Airbnb apartment located in Marrakech in which a famous American TikTok influencer discovered a hidden camera.
Morocco
Morocco Launches Aggressive Campaign to Reclaim Usurped Public Lands from Mafia Networks
The State Property Directorate under the Ministry of Economy and Finance has adopted a new policy to recover public land properties that have been usurped by mafia networks.
Morocco
Moroccan Politician Jailed: Land Fraud Scandal Rocks Tangier's Real Estate Market
Targeted by an investigation into real estate transactions tainted with irregularities, an elected member of the National Rally of Independents (RNI), has been placed in pre-trial detention by the investigating judge at the Court of Appeal of Tangier.
Morocco
Fez Land Scandal: Officials Accused of Forging Documents to Steal Agricultural Project
Several elected officials and senior officials in Fez are suspected of having used false certificates to appropriate land intended for an agricultural project. An investigation has been opened to shed light on this matter.
Belgium
Eviction Looms for Single Mother: Social Housing Controversy Sparks Community Outcry in Molenbeek
For several years, Khadija, 50, and her family have been subject to an expulsion order due to the behavior of her sons. Currently, the mother is relying on the support of the CPAS, José Garcia from the Tenants’ Union, and various housing rights associations to secure decent housing.
Morocco
Influencer Uncovers Hidden Camera in Marrakech Airbnb, Sparking Global Privacy Crackdown
While on vacation in Marrakech with friends, an influencer discovers a hidden camera in her Airbnb accommodation. Alerted, the authorities arrested the owner.
Morocco
Morocco's Commercial Real Estate Crisis: Office Sales Plummet 40% as Investors Retreat
The commercial real estate sector in Morocco is going through a period of significant turbulence. In the first quarter of 2025, the market experienced a sharp decline, indicating a marked reluctance on the part of investors and buyers.
Morocco
Morocco's Real Estate Crisis: 30% Drop in Sales as Market Struggles to Bridge Supply-Demand Gap
The Moroccan real estate market is going through a major crisis, marked in particular by a 30% drop in transactions and a considerable gap between supply and demand. An expert proposes viable solutions to revive the sector.