Choose the Medina for riads and short-let income, the Palmeraie, Hivernage and Guéliz for villas and comfort, and Guéliz for lock-up-and-leave apartments. The right area depends on whether you want a rental engine, a second home or a retirement base.
Riads in the Medina
Districts like Mouassine, Dar El Bacha, Riad Laarous and Sidi Ben Slimane offer authentic riads close to Jemaa el-Fna, popular with short-stay guests. Expect higher maintenance and no vehicle access down the narrow derbs.
Villas: Palmeraie, Hivernage, Guéliz
The Palmeraie is a palm-grove oasis of prestige villas; Hivernage is upmarket and central; Guéliz mixes villas with the modern town. These suit buyers wanting space, privacy and security.
Apartments in Guéliz
Contemporary apartments in the ville nouvelle are the simplest to own and let, with shops, cafes and restaurants on the doorstep.
Match the area to your goal
Investors chasing yield lean to Medina riads and central apartments; retirees and second-home buyers favour villas for comfort and easy upkeep.
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