Yes. Foreigners can buy titled property in Morocco outright, in their own name, with the same freehold rights as Moroccan nationals. There is no nationality bar and no residency requirement for a standard home. The single condition that protects you is the Titre Foncier — Morocco’s official registered land title. Buy only titled property, and only through a notaire.
What can a foreigner own?
Apartments, villas and riads on titled urban land can be owned freehold and indefinitely. Ownership is registered at the Conservation Foncière (land registry) in your name.
The one restriction: agricultural land
Land classified as “agricultural vocation” — common on axes like the Route de l’Ourika or towards Fès — cannot be bought freely by foreigners without a special derogation (often called an AVNA). If a plot is not titled, or is agricultural, treat it as a red flag until a notaire confirms the position.
Why the Titre Foncier matters
The Titre Foncier is the definitive legal proof of ownership and boundaries. Property without a clean title — for example held under old “melkia” deeds — is far harder to register and to resell. Your notaire will request a fresh Certificat de Propriété to confirm ownership, boundaries, mortgages and any disputes before you commit.
Verified against Moroccan practice as of 2026. Rules on agricultural land can change — confirm with your notaire.
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