Budget roughly 6–8% of the purchase price in closing costs, then plan for annual and resale taxes. The biggest single item at purchase is registration duty, commonly around 4% of the price, plus notary fees, land-registry charges and stamps.
Costs at purchase (6–8%)
Registration duty (~4%), notaire fees plus VAT, land-registry (Conservation Foncière) fees and administrative stamps together add up to about 6–8% of the price.
Annual property tax
Annual taxes in Marrakech typically run from a few thousand dirhams for apartments to more for villas, calculated on assessed rental value, with a significant reduction for a primary residence. Palmeraie villas sit at the higher end.
Capital gains tax on resale
A capital-gains tax of around 20% applies when you sell, calculated on the gain, with reliefs available in certain cases (for example a long-held primary residence).
Tax on rental income
Rental income is taxable in Morocco; short-let income is treated as professional income and should be declared.
Figures reflect Moroccan practice as of 2026 and vary by property and use — confirm current rates with your notaire or accountant.
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